Primary Care Physician (52132)

Redwood Coast PACE with Humboldt Senior Resource Center is looking for either a part-time or full-time Primary Care Physician to provide care for our participants. Redwood Coast PACE a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly is a comprehensive health plan for older adults who wish to remain living in their home and community. We provide medical social nutritional rehabilitation and support services for eligible adults. At Redwood Coast PACE the goal is to help people stay as healthy and independent as possible. Because their health is monitored on a regular basis many PACE participants report fewer health crises and better overall health.

JOB SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Medical Director works in collaboration with the Clinic team and assumes responsibility for primary care of Redwood Coast PACE participants.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs initial assessment including comprehensive history and physical of assigned participants at intake and at least every 6 months in cooperation with family member and/or caregiver and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) members.
2. Develops and implements a therapeutic Plan of Care at least every 6 months and when participant conditions change. Monitors Plan of Care on an ongoing basis. Presents and coordinates the Plan of Care with the IDT.
3. Helps ensure that participants experience a smooth transition into Redwood Coast PACE by coordinating with previous medical providers.
4. Provides evaluation treatment and ongoing monitoring of episodic illness.
5. Refers participants to medical specialist as indicated.
6. Provides oversight of hospitalized participants (in collaboration with a hospitalist as appropriate) including but not limited to providing primary care responsibilities for management providing updates to the team on a regular basis judiciously utilizing medical specialty consultants and coordinating discharge planning with the IDT.
7. Provides primary care to participants in a manner consistent with professional standards and regulation including but not limited to providing regular visits performing telephone contacts with nursing home staff as required and admitting to hospital as necessary.
8. Collaborates with internal Nurse Practitioners by providing consultation and medical leadership.
9. Participates as an active member of the IDT by attending IDT meetings family meetings and clinical case conferences consulting with Nurses and other team members as medical care issues arise and attending team and other meetings as applicable.
10. Provides on-call medical coverage to participants after normal Clinic business hours.
11. Participates actively in Redwood Coast PACE Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.
12. Works closely with Redwood Coast PACE Nurse Practitioners and Registered Nurses to provide clinical care. Assigns orders and delegates appropriate nursing interventions to Registered Nurses as determined by the participants Plan of Care.
13. Participates in primary care program development and implementation as determined by the needs of Redwood Coast PACE.
14. Understands fiscal issues and is appropriately involved in meeting budget targets.
15. Complies with safety policies and procedures including identifying and immediately reporting unsafe acts or conditions to the Medical Director and Director of Redwood Coast PACE. Takes necessary measures to ensure a safe environment.
16. Continually seeks better ways for delivering services and communicating with participants.
17. Understands the importance of community involvement and participates as appropriate in activities that link Redwood Coast PACE to the community.
18. Effectively collaborates with staff peers and contractors to meet Redwood Coast PACE goals and further success.
19. Complies with all policy and procedures of Redwood Coast PACE.
20. Makes home visits as needed in coordination with the IDT.
21. Participates in the process of teaching training and mentoring student interns and volunteers working within the program area.
22. Acts in a manner consistent with agency values.
23. Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION &/or EXPERIENCE:

1. Graduate of an accredited School of Medicine. Board certified in Internal Medicine or Family Practice. Board certification granted by the American Boards of Internal Medicine and Family Practice. Certificate of Added Qualifications in Geriatric Medicine (CAQ) preferred.
2. Two (2) years of experience working with a frail or elderly population required preferably in a hospital or long-term care facility. Experience working as part of an IDT preferred.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES:

1. Licensed by the California Medicine Board to practice medicine in California. Board certification in internal medicine or family practice required.
2. Valid California Drivers License and personal auto liability insurance preferred. Personal vehicle in good driving/operating condition insured for State minimum liability requirements that can be used for the applicable job functions noted above.

PRE-SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

1. Requires clearance of a DOJ and FBI criminal history background check
2. Pre-employment physical and PPD skin test.
3. Requires Motor Vehicle Report verification.
4. COVID-19 and Influenza (flu) vaccines preferred.

JOB SKILLS:

1. Medical knowledge and skills necessary to treat participants and manage complex clinical situations.
2. Knowledge and experience working with physical social and mental health programs operating within a licensed health facility or clinic.
3. Ability to deliver comprehensive interdisciplinary geriatric care.
4. Ability to provide care for the frail and elderly and interest in working with elderly and disabled adults to enhance and encourage their independence.
5. Demonstrates respect for and promotes participants rights including dignity self-determination access to care confidentiality and independence.
6. Ability to function effectively within a multi-service community-based nonprofit agency.
7. Ability to comply with program requirements and applicable government regulations.
8. Sound verbal and written communication skills to convey information effectively and openly with other team members on the status of participants and their needs.
9. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain a positive attitude and balance in work relationships including team-building successful negotiation and conflict resolution.
10. Ability to use good judgment resourcefulness flexibility and problem-solving skills.
11. Ability to provide leadership work independently and interact effectively with the ID a diverse team consisting of various occupations.
12. Possesses Strong organizational skills.
13. Ability to prioritize and complete duties within an agreed upon time frame adjust personal schedule as required and adapt appropriately to changes in priorities and workload.
14. Ability to incorporate an understanding of detailed requirements in work activities. Ability to develop and implement action plans. Ability to collect and analyze data.
15. Ability to coordinate advocate and cooperate with other agencies for seniors with tact and diplomacy.
16. Ability to speak to public and private community groups about agency programs and to participate in various outreach and fundraising efforts as required.
17. Strong basic computer skills (Microsoft Outlook Word Power Point and Excel). Ability to navigate use and maintain database software programs. Basic knowledge of web-based applications such as timekeeping training and email programs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Physical abilities sufficient to move between different staff work areas communicate with co-workers and the public operate a computer produce reports talk on the telephone and travel to other agency worksites.
2. Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed. They are not to be considered an exhaustive list of all job tasks performed. The agency reserves the right to change job descriptions work hours or work sites as required by the program.

The Humboldt Senior Resource Center is a private non-profit multi-purpose senior center providing a continuum of social and health related services. The agency currently holds contracts with the California Department of Aging and Area One Agency on Aging.

The Humboldt Senior Resource Center is an equal opportunity employer. We will not unlawfully discriminate against qualified applicants or employees with respect to any terms or conditions of employment based on race color national origin ancestry sex sexual orientation age religion physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy breastfeeding gender identity marital status citizenship status military or veteran status genetic information or other basis protected by applicable Federal or State law.