We are seeking a Physician who is passionate about providing quality care to the geriatric population. The Physician participates as a member of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team in the care of high risk older adults living in the community with a strong focus on the participant's goals as well as excellent geriatric care management. The Physician is the leader of the Clinical Team whose primary mission is to assist frail older adults to remain living in the community for as long as it is safe. Care meets the objectives, standards and policies of the PACE model. Incumbent demonstrates proficiency in collaborating with an interdisciplinary team and treating participants with multiple chronic and acute illnesses from diverse backgrounds.
This is a full-time position, Monday- Friday 8-4 position; no nights, weekends or holidays!
Responsibilities:
Completes initial, periodic and annual physical examinations of the participants.
Evaluates participants for episodic visits, for acute illnesses and for follow-ups of hospitalizations in the clinic, at home or at a nursing home.
Makes nursing home visits in accordance with the state nursing home requirements and as needed.
Use telehealth as needed and where appropriate
Participates in the PACE hospital rounding system and the on-call schedule.
Evaluates the needs of the participants and develops treatment plans in concert with the other members of the Interdisciplinary Team.
Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications:
Bilingual in Mandarin: Required
Demonstrated ability to work within urban communities, particularly with racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse, low income, and special needs populations.
Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Practice, or eligibility for Board Certification (for recent graduates).
Board Certified in Geriatric Medicine, preferred.
Current License to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Current Massachusetts and DEA Prescription Privileges. Suboxone Waiver preferred.
Maintains appropriate hospital and long term care facility credentials and privileges.
Current CPR Certification.
1 year geriatrics experience preferred
Ability to be able to relate well to participants, to anticipate their needs and to encourage their independence.
Preferred: At least one (1) year of experience working with low income and diverse cultural groups.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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