Primary Care Opportunity - PACE
Company: Trinity Health
Location: Woodlyn
Posted on: November 3, 2025
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Job Description:
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. ?The PCP also functions in a collegial
relationship with the other health care professionals, making
independent decisions regarding medical needs and health regimens
and carries out medical procedures as indicated. What you will do:
- Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and
in initial, semi-annual, unscheduled, and annual assessments;
attend morning updates and report changes in participants baseline
status to appropriate staff on a daily basis. - 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. Communicates and follows up with specialist regarding outcome
of visit. - Function as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
Maintains regular attendance at, and participants in
interdisciplinary team meetings; communicates participant changes,
collaborates on care planning decisions and coordination for
24-hour care delivery. - At the direction of the Medical Director
reviews medical outcomes/statistical and utilization data,
including reviewing of necessity of hospitalizations, and use of
specialists. When problems are identified he/she works with the
Medical Director to establish best practices and works with
clinical staff and interdisciplinary team to make appropriate
procedural and or operational changes to avoid unnecessary
hospitalizations and improve the health of participants. - Complete
documentation and uses appropriate diagnostic coding. - 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; performs on-going monitoring and
evaluation of patient care practice and service delivery; provides
guidance and training to staff regarding medical and quality
assurance issues. 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. Current BLS required. - Board
Certification Internal Medicine or Family Practice required. Board
Certification in Geriatrics preferred. - A minimum of one (1) year
working with the frail or elderly population required. - Must have
a valid drivers license, proof of insurance and have means of
transportation. - Must be action-oriented, have business acumen,
manage conflict well, be customer focused, have high decision
quality, flexibility to adapt to ongoing change and have
organizational agility. Ability to work with minimal supervision
and exercise independent judgment. - Possess interpersonal skills
to drive collaboration, commitment and productivity when working
with cross functional teams, customers and end users. Must be
comfortable functioning in a virtual, collaborative shared
leadership environment. - Demonstrates superior written and verbal
communication and presentation skills appropriate for audience
comprehension. Able to communicate effectively with individuals and
groups representing diverse perspectives. - Comprehensive to expert
proficiency with Microsoft product suite (MS Word, Excel, Power
Point, etc. Ability to use other software as required to perform
the essential functions of the job. - Excellent organizational
skills. Ability to perform multiple duties and functions related to
daily operations and maintain excellent customer service skills.
Ability to perform frequent detailed tasks and provide immediate
service with frequent interruptions. Ability to change and be
flexible with work priorities. Strong problem-solving skills. -
Must exhibit critical thinking skills and possess the ability to
prioritize workload. - Position requires periodic travel within the
Centers geographic region Position Highlights and Benefits: -
Comprehensive benefit packages available, including 1st Day medical
coverage, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B and educational
assistance. - Access to wages earned daily through Daily Pay. -
Ability to earn incentives through our Employee Referral program. -
Warm and supportive environment with a truly patient-centered
focus. - Comprehensive Orientation and professional development
opportunities
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