Family Medicine, Virtual Primary Care Physician

Under the supervision of the medical director, the

Primary Care physician (PCP) provides primary medical care to PACE

Organization (PO) participants, including assessment, development

of a plan of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team,

provision of direct participant medical care, and evaluation of

effectiveness of the plan of care. Functions in a collegial

relationship with the other health care professionals, making

independent decisions regarding medical needs and health regimens.

Carries out medical procedures as indicated. Mercy LIFE Assisi

House is the retirement convent for the Sisters of St. A

person-centered care approach fosters a sense of family throughout

the 125 bed, multi-level care facility, which includes an

Alzheimers and Dementia unit. Mercy Life Valley View provides both

housing and the Mercy LIFE PACE program for senior adults. This

program provides services to a community specifically comprised of

deaf seniors. Candidates must be willing to learn American Sign

Language. This position will serve two 8 hour days at Assisi House

and one 4 hour day at Valley View. Days worked during the week are

flexible. No night, weekend, on call or holidays coverage is

required with this position. Provide initial and ongoing

participant assessments, care plan development, and implementation

of care plan. Integrate the primary care treatment plan into the

overall plan of care developed by the interdisciplinary team. Refer

participants to medical specialist as indicated. Manages all care

of participants in the nursing home : Provides regular visits to

manage the care of participants in the nursing home in

collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team; maintains

communication with nursing home staff for continuous monitoring of

PACE participants on a case-by-case basis; admits nursing home

participants to hospital when necessary. Oversees and manages

participants use of medical specialist and inpatient care. Review

medical outcomes to establish best practices and improve

participant health. Advise the Medical Director in ways and means

to establish better accountability of PO services to participants

and referral sources, keeps Medical Director aware of needed

material and human resources as program expands. Assist with the

development of policies and procedure, standards of care; provides

guidance and training to staff regarding medical and quality

assurance issues. Participate in provider on-call rotation as

required. Minimum Qualifications : Doctorate Degree (Includes PhDs) :

MD or DO. Current and active plenary physician license to practice

in state of PO required. CDS Certification and DEA Registration

required. Board Certification Internal Medicine or Family Practice

required. Must be willing to learn American Sign Language. A

minimum of one (1) year working with the frail or elderly

population required Must have a valid drivers license, proof of

insurance and use of personal vehicle required. Proficiency with

Microsoft Office suite Ability to change and adapt to changing

priorities. Periodic travel within the Center's geographic region.

Comprehensive benefit including 1st Day medical coverage, dental,

vision, paid time off, 403B and educational assistance. Access to

daily pay and employee referral incentives. Ministry / Facility

Information Both of these facilities are a part of Trinity Health

PACE, which provides high-quality care to seniors in the

communities we serve.