Primary Care Physician - Geriatrics - Onsite Stockton, California

Permanent - Primary Care Physician - Geriatrics - Onsite Stockton, California

We invite applications for a permanent Primary Care Physician in Geriatrics. This role provides specialized care to the elderly, emphasizing individualized treatment and preventive measures in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

• The Primary Care Physician performs in-person comprehensive assessments and coordinates with the IDT to develop a care plan for each participant.

• At the direction of the Medical Director, the Primary Care Physician oversees all care of participants in nursing homes and hospitals including admits and discharges for acute, short-term, and long-term placement and the use of medical specialists to ensure effective care coordination.

• The Primary Care Physician also provides direction and support to Nurse Practitioners and other members of the IDT.

• Provide comprehensive, patient-centered primary care for geriatric populations, ensuring regular monitoring and management of chronic conditions.

  Conduct thorough assessments and formulate individualized care plans tailored to the unique needs of older adults.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care, optimize treatment outcomes, and support patients' overall well-being.

• Manage complex medication regimens, routinely reviewing and adjusting treatments to minimize risks and adverse effects.

• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on preventive healthcare measures, lifestyle modifications, and disease management.

• Uphold the highest standards of professional practice in compliance with healthcare regulations and ethical guidelines.

• Engage in continuous professional development and quality improvement initiatives to enhance geriatric healthcare services.

Essential

Job Duties:

• Provide assessment, planning, primary care, and continuous medical coverage to participants

• Collaborate with community-based physicians and IDT in discharge planning from acute or long-term settings

• Actively participate in IDT, communicating participant changes, collaborating on care planning decisions, and coordinating 24-hour care delivery

• Help maintain care of participants in the nursing home, making regular visits as dictated by participant need

• Take part in rotating night and weekend call

• Possession of an MD or DO degree from an accredited medical institution with comprehensive training in geriatric care.

• Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics, ensuring advanced clinical competence.

• Valid state medical license and demonstrated commitment to meeting all regulatory standards.

• Proven experience in diagnosing, treating, and managing complex geriatric conditions in a clinical setting.

• Proficiency in employing evidence-based practices to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care for elderly populations.

• Exceptional communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

• A strong commitment to lifelong learning and continual professional development in primary care and geriatric medicine.

• Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)

• Work/life balance - we mean it! 17 days of personal time off (PTO), 12 holidays observed annually, and sick time

• 401 K savings + match

• Advancement opportunities - we’ve got a track record of hiring and promoting from within, meaning you can create your own path!

• CME and Paid Time Away

• Equity grants – typically reserved for executives, we want all team members to celebrate our success as a rapidly scaling company

• Malpractice Insurance