Trinity Health is hiring: Primary Care Physician in Philadelphia County

Trinity Health PACE is seeking a part-time (20 hours/week) Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatric Medicine physician to provide services at Mercy LIFE Assisi House and Mercy Life Valley View located in greater Philadelphia. 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. Position Details: Mercy LIFE Assisi House is the retirement convent for the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia. It is located across the street from Our Lady of Angels Convent, the congregations motherhouse. 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! What you will do: Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and in initial, semi-annual, unscheduled, and annual assessments. 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. Review medical outcomes to establish best practices and improve participant health. 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. 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. Current BLS required. Board Certification Internal Medicine or Family Practice required. Board Certification in Geriatrics preferred. 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. Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Able to communicate effectively with individuals and groups representing diverse perspectives. Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite Ability to change and adapt to changing priorities. Must exhibit critical thinking skills and possess the ability to prioritize workload. Periodic travel within the Center's geographic region. Position Highlights and Benefits: Comprehensive benefit including 1st Day medical coverage, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B and educational assistance. Access to daily pay and employee referral incentives. Supportive environment with a patient-centered focus. Opportunities for professional development. 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. Our interdisciplinary team offers comprehensive services, allowing seniors to remain independent at home. We are guided by core values of reverence, commitment, safety, justice, stewardship, and integrity. Apply today!

In Summary: Mercy LIFE Assisi House is the retirement convent for the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia . It is located across the street from Our Lady of Angels Convent, the congregations motherhouse . Mercy Life Valley View provides both housing and the Mercy LIFE PACE program for senior adults . Candidates must be willing to learn American Sign Language .

En Español: Bajo la supervisión del director médico, el médico de atención primaria (PCP) proporciona asistencia médica básica a los participantes de la Organización PACE (PO), incluida la evaluación, desarrollo de un plan de cuidado en colaboración con el equipo interdisciplinario, provisión de atención médica directa al participante y evaluación de la eficacia del plan de atención. Funciones en una relación colegial con otros profesionales de la salud, tomando decisiones independientes sobre necesidades médicas y regímenes sanitarios. Realiza procedimientos médicos según indicado. Detalles de posición: Mercy LIFE Assisi House es el convento de jubilación para las Hermanas de San Francisco de Filadelfia. Está ubicado enfrente de Nuestra Señora de Ángeles Convento, la casa matriz de las congregaciones. Un enfoque de atención centrada en persona fomenta un sentido de familia durante toda la cama 125, cuidados a nivel de facilidad, que incluye una unidad multi-hora de Alzheimer y servicios comunitarios. Lo que va a hacer: Participar como miembro del equipo interdisciplinario (IDT) y en las evaluaciones iniciales, semestrales, no programadas y anuales. Informar los cambios de estado básico de los participantes al personal apropiado sobre una base diaria. Proporcionar valoraciones iniciales y continuas del participante, desarrollo de un plan de atención y implementación del plan de cuidado. Integrar el plan de tratamiento de la atención primaria en el plan general de atención desarrollado por el grupo interdisciplinar. Enviar a los participantes a especialistas médicos según sea indicado. Gestionar todos los cuidados de los participants en el centro de enfermería: provee visitas regulares para gestionar la atención de los participantes en el hogar de ancianos en colaboración con el Equipo Interdisciplinary; mantiene la comunicación con el personal del Centro de Infancia para el monitoreo continuo de participantes en PACE caso por caso; remite a los asistentes hospitalarios cuando sea necesario. Asistir con el desarrollo de políticas y procedimientos, estándares de atención; realiza un seguimiento continuo y evaluación de la práctica del cuidado del paciente y prestación de servicios; proporciona orientación y capacitación al personal sobre cuestiones médicas y de garantía de calidad. Participa en la rotación del proveedor a pedido según sea necesario. Calificaciones mínimas: Doctorado (Incluye PhDs): MD o DO. Licencia médica plenaria actual y activa para practicar en estado de PO requerida. Se requiere Certificación CDS y Registro DEA requerido. Se necesita BLS corriente. Un entorno de apoyo con un enfoque centrado en el paciente. Oportunidades para el desarrollo profesional. Ministerio/Información de las instalaciones Ambos centros forman parte de Trinity Health PACE, que brinda atención de alta calidad a los ancianos en las comunidades a las que servimos. Nuestro equipo interdisciplinario ofrece servicios integrales, permitiendo que los mayores permanezcan independientes en casa.