Primary Care Physician - Mercy Life PACE Broad St.

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 congregation’s motherhouse. A “person-centered care” approach fosters a sense of family throughout the 125 bed, multi-level care facility, which includes an Alzheimer’s 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 hous 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 participant’s 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 driver’s 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!

Mercy LIFE PA offers 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 the center of Mercy LIFE PA is our LIFE Health Center where seniors receive clinical and rehabilitation therapy and build relationships with doctors, nurses and fellow participants – all under one roof. As a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), our multi-touch, integrative approach includes services free to those who qualify. Participants must be eligible for Medicaid, Medicaid and Medicare, or able to privately pay.

Trinity Health PACE programs are nationally recognized for providing high quality, comprehensive care in the communities we serve. Our services are built upon a 30-year history of Programs of All-Inclusive Care (PACE) for the elderly in the United States. Trinity Health PACE is one of the largest PACE providers in the country with 15 owned and managed programs. We have 25 PACE centers in 12 states, and our more than 1,000 colleagues provide services for more than 3,000 seniors. We are proud to be a part of Trinity Health, one of the largest Catholic healthcare 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.

Trinity Health PACE is a member of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the fifth-most-populous city in the United States, and the core of the sixth-largest metropolitan area in the country.

Located in the western suburbs of Philadelphia, the area boasts wonderful family oriented residential communities. There is quick access to historic Philadelphia with fabulous cultural opportunities, theater, orchestra, museums and restaurants. Beaches, mountains, New York City and Washington DC are also just a short drive away.

Craving some fun in the fresh air and sunshine? Enjoy biking, fishing, hunting, horseback riding, golf and our many parks. The Countryside has more outdoor activities than you can shake a walking stick at including wine trails and even Appalachian trails, the possibilities are endless.

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Trinity Health is one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. We serve people and communities in 22 states from coast to coast with more than 90 hospitals and 100 continuing care facilities – including home care, hospice, PACE and senior living facilities and programs that provide nearly two and a half million visits annually. Trinity Health employs more than 133,000 colleagues, including 7,800 employed physicians and clinicians.

Our mission: We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. We support this mission by living our core values of Reverence, Commitment to Those Who are Poor, Justice, Stewardship, and Integrity. Committed to recruiting talented physicians, we are looking for physicians who share our values and want to help us fulfill the health care needs of the communities we serve.

At Trinity Health, we value the physician relationship and focus on partnering with our physicians. Whether you are a practicing physician looking to relocate or a medical resident, we offer opportunities with the flexibility to fit your individual needs. If you would like to be part of Trinity Health, we encourage you to explore this opportunity at www.trinity-health.org.

If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to submit your CV, please email Trinity Health Recruitment at docopps@trinity-health.org.