UCLA Health

Senior Care Physician, Encino

UCLA Health$142K — $348K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Board certified/eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine, required.
  • Board certified/eligible in Geriatric Medicine, preferred.
  • California licensed or licensed-eligible, required.
  • Passion for delivering patient-centered geriatric care and improving health outcomes for older adults.
  • Comfortable with telehealth appointments, as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive primary care for adults aged 65 and older.
  • Deliver high-value, patient-centered primary care in an innovative clinic setting.
  • Collaborate with Clinical Advisor RNs, Care Coordinators, and Social Workers to enhance patient services.
  • Dedicate significant hours per week to direct patient care and chronic care management activities.
  • Drive quality improvement initiatives and evaluate new care delivery models alongside the Medical Director.

Benefits

  • Enjoy longer visit times with a smaller patient panel for personalized care.
  • Professional development through specialized education in chronic care management and population health.
  • Competitive salary plus quality-based incentives linked to performance and patient panel metrics.
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General Information

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Work Location: Encino, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8a-5p, Schedule may be flexible- dependent on physician preferences & clinic needs.

Posted Date

05/14/2026

Salary Range: $142100 - 348100 Annually

Employment Type

1 - Staff: Contract

Duration

2 year

Job #

30824

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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UCLA Health is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Physician to join our innovative Senior Care Model clinic in Encino. This role is designed to deliver high-value, patient-centered primary care for adults aged 65 and older. Built on the Age-Friendly Health System's "5Ms" framework-What Matters, Medication, Mentation, Mobility, and Multi-Complexity-this clinic will provide longitudinal primary and acute care services tailored to the needs of the aging population.

Learn more about the expansion of our Encino Primary Care clinic.

At UCLA Health, you can:
  • Provide comprehensive primary care for a smaller patient panel to enhance patient access and personalized care.
  • Enjoy sharing quality visit times with your patients with longer visits
  • Work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team including Clinical Advisor RNs, Comprehensive Care Coordinators, and Licensed Clinical Social Workers to support patient care.
  • Dedicate 32 hours per week to direct patient care, with additional time allocated for administration and chronic care management.
  • Develop professionally through specialized education focused on chronic care management, value-based care, and population health strategies.
  • Collaborate with the Senior Care Model Medical Director to drive quality improvement initiatives and evaluate new care delivery models.
  • Receive a competitive salary plus quality-based incentives linked to panel size, acuity, and performance on key quality metrics.

The University of California, Los Angeles is required to provide an estimate of the salary range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. Salary offers are determined based on candidate qualifications and experience. The target base salary range for this position is 270,000.00-300,000.00 annual base salary. Productivity models, Quality Incentives, and additional income channels may supplement base salary for a total compensation of up to 450,000 annually.

Job Qualifications

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  • Board certified/eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine, required.
  • Board certified/eligible in Geriatric Medicine, preferred.
  • California licensed or licensed-eligible, required.
  • Passion for delivering patient-centered geriatric care and improving health outcomes for older adults.
  • Ideal candidates will be comfortable with telehealth appointments, as needed.

About UCLA Health Senior Care Model:

The Senior Care Model at UCLA Health is an innovative primary care initiative designed to enhance healthcare delivery for older adults. It integrates evidence-based geriatric care, population health strategies, and advanced coordination services to ensure seniors receive the highest-quality care tailored to their needs.

Living in the North San Fernando Valley

Across the Valley, Northridge, and Porter Ranch offer welcoming neighborhoods and, of course, easy access to all that Los Angeles has to offer. Further west, Simi Valley has wide-open spaces and tremendous views of the mountains. It was also recently selected as a "Best City to Work In." North of the Valley, Santa Clarita is home to a wealth of dining and shopping spots, not to mention Six Flags Magic Mountain. Simply put, Valley living is a great choice for professionals looking for a little more space - and all the comforts of suburban living.

About UCLA Health

UCLA Health is a world-renowned academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It comprises four hospitals, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and more than 200 primary and specialty care clinics. UCLA Health is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States. The health system employs over 20,000 people and serves as a major center for patient care, medical education, and research.
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