Primary Care Physician – LIFE/PACE – Pennsylvania

Primary Care PhysicianReports To (position): Medical DirectorJOB SUMMARYUnder the direction of the Kinship Health Regional Medical Director, the Primary Care Provider (PCP)provides primary care services for participants of the assigned PACE Center. This includes assessment,development of care plans in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team (IDT), provision of directmedical care and treatment, and evaluation of the effectiveness of care.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates as a member of the IDT and conducts initial, semi-annual, and unscheduledreassessments as required. Develop and implement care plans for participants in conjunctionwith the IDT.
• Attends morning meeting and reports changes in participants' baseline to appropriate staff daily
• Obtains a complete health history and records the findings in a systematic and organizedmanner. Completes charting and paperwork in a timely manner.
• Performs functional status evaluations and/or mental status examinations using standardprocedures.
• Triages status changes in participants and facilitates appropriate management of problem(s)identified.
• Provides preventative health care and health promotion for Kinship Health participants.
• Treats and manages acute and chronic illnesses.
• Regulates and adjusts medications as needed.
• Facilitates medical specialist consultation as needed.
• Educates participants and families regarding health maintenance and their chronic medicalconditions, in cooperation with nursing staff.
• Understands fiscal issues and is appropriately involved in meeting budget targets.
• Consistently meets or exceeds Kinship Health targets for productivity.
• Continually seeks better ways for delivering services and communicating with participants.
• Consistently meets or exceeds Kinship Health customer service targets.
• Demonstrates respect for and promotes participant rights including dignity, self- determination,access to care, confidentiality, and independence.
• Understands the importance of community involvement and participates as appropriate inactivities that link Kinship PACE to its communities.
• Effectively collaborates with staff peers and contractors to meet Kinship Health goals and tofurther success.
• Demonstrates proficiency in delivering age-specific care.JOB DESCRIPTIONThis job description is an overview of the duties and responsibilities assigned to the role identifiedbelow. It is not intended to cover every work assignment the job may have, but rather to coverthose work assignments which are essential, predominant, and recurring. Responsibilities andduties may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.
• Consistently meets or exceeds Kinship Health quality assessment and performance improvementtargets.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-services, projects, and committees as assigned.
• Adheres to and support the center's practices, procedures, and policies including assigned breaktimes and attendance.
• Accepts assigned duties in a cooperative manner; and performs all other related duties asassigned.
• Flexible in the schedule of hours worked. On-call hours are required.
• May require use of personal vehicle.
• Other duties as assigned by Regional Medical Director.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Medical knowledge of physical, mental, and social needs of elderly adults
• Knowledge and ability to maintain a consistent level of productivity
• Understanding of detailed requirements in action plans and implementation
• Knowledge required to commission and conduct data analysis for decision-making
• Excellent interpersonal skills that result in team building, successful negotiation, conflictresolution, and effective handling of complex interpersonal situations
• Leadership skills to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team setting
• Ability to inspire confidence and open communication necessary for a learning environment
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and balance in relationships with others
• Effective social interaction with physicians, management, board members, and business andcommunity contacts.
• Strong organizational and supervisory skills
• Ability to complete duties within an agreed-upon timeframe and adapt appropriately to changeof priorities and workload and to adjust personal schedule, if required
• Sound written and verbal communication skills to convey information effectively
• Able to perform responsibilities with frequent interruptions and competing priorities
• Work with moderate exposure to excessive noise, dust, and temperature
• Utilization of personal computers for clinical/financial database systems
• Clinical Areas, Category I: Tasks that may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue
• Non-Clinical Areas, Category III: Tasks that may involve occasional exposure to blood, body fluidsor tissue, and Category I tasks are not a condition of employmentROLE QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION & EXPERIENCEREQUIRED
• Graduate of an accredited school of medicine
• Board certified in internal medicine or family practice. Board certification granted by theAmerican Boards of Internal Medicine and Family Practice for Added Qualification in GeriatricMedicine preferred
• Licensed by the State Medicine Board to practice medicine
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in caring for senior​​​​​​​Minimum of two (2) years of documented experience working with a frail or elderly population ina long-term care setting preferred
• Medically cleared for communicable diseases and has all immunizations up to date beforeengaging in direct participant contact. TB screening and successful completion of a healthexamination by a provider is required for employment.
• CPR certification required
• Valid and up-to-date DEA certificate is required.
• Basic Life Support certified by the American Heart Association or client required
• Minimum two (2) years' experience working as an Adult, Family, or Geriatric NP, including one (1)year of experience working with frail elderly, preferably in a long-term care or primary medicalcare setting.
• Valid driver's license
• Proven track record of strategic leadership, program expansion, and provider relations in acomplex healthcare environment.
• Strong understanding of value-based care models, risk-based contracting, and regulatorycompliance within Medicare/Medicaid frameworks.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with diverse audiences.
• Exceptional customer service skills. Results-oriented; ability to handle multiple, time-sensitiveprojects and prioritize accordingly, while focusing on delivering required outcomes
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills written and oral; demonstrated ability toinfluence outcomes and work effectively with all organizational levels.
• Commitment to demonstrating the highest standard of ethical conduct and integrity; strongwillingness to continually embrace personal and professional development.
• Visionary and strategic thinker with strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and lead cross-functional teams.
• Deep commitment to serving older adults and vulnerable populations.
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office.
• Willing to travel as needed.