Internal Medicine - Geriatrics Physician at InnovAge summary:

The Internal Medicine - Geriatrics Physician at InnovAge is responsible for overseeing medical operations for elderly patients in a PACE program, which provides customized healthcare at home. This role includes managing a patient panel, mentoring medical staff, and participating in interdisciplinary team meetings to formulate care plans. With a focus on quality care and no requirement for weekend work, the physician plays a crucial part in enhancing the quality of life for seniors while supporting InnovAge's strategic goals.

Welcome to InnovAge, the largest PACE organization in the country!

InnovAge s Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is an alternative to nursing facilities. Our clinics have worked through PACE for more than 30 years. InnovAge PACE is a program that provides seniors customized healthcare and social support at a nearby PACE center supported by a team of medical experts dedicated to providing personalized healthcare and support to help them age at home. Each PACE participant receives customized care that is planned and delivered by a coordinated, interdisciplinary team of professionals.

Center Medical Directors report to the State Medical Director. The Center Medical Director is also responsible for oversight of day-to-day medical operations at the center(s) and provides supervision of physicians and adult nurse practitioners. The Center Medical Director assists with keeping expenses with department budget, quality initiatives, utilization and resource management and providing support to Executive staff.

Highlights:

4-6 average patients a day.
Responsible for a patient panel of 80 enrollees
Focus on Quality versus Quantity with No Production Metrics
Treat them at the facility with support services within an arm s reach
No weekends! Open Weekdays Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
38 Days of time off, including PTO, Holidays and CME
Participate within IDT to formulate care plans.
Epic EMR

Details:

Assists the Regional Medical Officer with the preparation of the primary care budget.
Mentor nurse practitioners and center physicians
Supports the strategic goals and vision of InnovAge and InnovAge PACE; Participate in smart growth.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; recognizing and rewarding employees; corrective disciplinary procedures and practices (under direction of supervisor and in partnership with Human Resources), addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Ensures annual employee performance reviews are conducted in a timely and effective manner. Evaluates performance of employees for compliance with established policies and objectives of the organization and contributions in attaining objectives.
Helps set the department's tone to ensure morale, teamwork, and the organization's positive employment culture is maintained.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable state and federal employment laws.
Regularly schedules leadership/management, department, and staff 1:1 meeting to provide leadership, development, and a forum for communication to ensure coordination and collaboration in meeting organization and individual goals.

Required:

A minimum of one year working with the frail or elderly is required.
MD/DO
Current active state Medical License
DEA license
Board Certification or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
Not on the CMS Preclusion List

As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer InnovAge is committed to and values an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, pregnancy or any other status prohibited by applicable law.

Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience, and geographic location. Range is not inclusive of potential bonus or benefits. Comprehensive benefits include m/d/v, short and long-term disability, life insurance and add, supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) savings, paid time off, and company paid holidays.

Keywords:

internal medicine, geriatric physician, PACE program, elderly care, healthcare management, medical director, patient care, chronic disease management, interdisciplinary team, physician job

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