Physician

Employment Type:
Full time

Shift:
Day Shift

Description:
PHYSICIAN

Location: Kinder Park

Status: Full time

Incentives: 1st Day Health Insurance Coverage

Position Purpose:
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 decisionsregarding medical needs and health regimens andcarries out medical procedures asindicated.

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 staffon a daily basis.
• Provide initial and ongoing participant assessments, care plan development, and implementation of care plan. Integrate the primary care treatment plan intothe overall plan of care developed by the interdisciplinary team.
• Refer participants to medical specialist asindicated. 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 participant’s use of medical specialist and inpatient care. Communicates and follows up with specialistregarding 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 andutilization data, including reviewing of necessity of hospitalizations, and use of specialists. When problems areidentified he/she works with the Medical Director toestablish best practices and works with clinical staff and interdisciplinary team to makeappropriate procedural and or operational changes to avoid unnecessary hospitalizations and improve the health of participants.
• Complete documentation and usesappropriate diagnostic coding.
• Advise the Medical Director in ways and means toestablish 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 staffregarding 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 POrequired. CDS Certification and DEA Registrationrequired. Current BLSrequired.
• Board Certification Internal Medicine or Family Practicerequired. Board Certification in Geriatrics preferred.
• A minimum of one (1) year working with the frail or elderly populationrequired.
• Must have a valid driver’s 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 skillsappropriate for audience comprehension. Able to communicate effectively with individuals and groupsrepresenting diverse perspectives.
• Comprehensive to expertproficiency with Microsoft product suite (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc. Ability to use other software asrequired to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Excellent organizational skills. Ability to perform multiple duties and functions related to daily operations andmaintain 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.
• Mustexhibit critical thinking skills andpossess the ability to prioritize workload.
• Position requires periodic travel within the Centers geographicregion

PositionHighlights and Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including 1st Day medical coverage, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B and educationalassistance.
• 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

Ministry/Facility Information

LIFE at Kinder Parkis a part ofTrinity Health PACE. Trinity Health PACE programs are nationally recognized for providing high quality, comprehensive care in the communities we serve.  We are one of the largest PACE providers in the country and a part of Trinity Health, which isone of the largest not for profit,faith-based health care systems in the nation.

Trinity Health PACE programs offer continuous, quality care to the elderly, allowing them the independence of living at home.Seniors who qualify for nursing home care alternatively have the option to receive comprehensive care from an interdisciplinary team of experts, all focused on improving participants’ health.

At our centers, seniors receive clinical and rehabilitation therapy and build relationships with doctors,nurses and fellow participants – all under one roof.

We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Our core values: Reverence, Commitment to Those Who are Poor, Safety, Justice, Stewardship, Integrity

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.