• The program serves as the primary care provider and the insurance carrier for its patients (participants).
• The interdisciplinary team includes Nursing, Social Services, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Recreational Therapy, Nutritional Services, Transportation, Day Center Staff and Home Care.
• Enrollees must to be 55 years or older, live in Onondaga County and need of long-term medical care services.

• Assumes responsibility for the primary medical care of PACE participants, and provides direct medical care including evaluation, treatment of episodic and chronic illnesses, and end-of-life care. Services are usually provided in the clinic, but may also be offered in the patient’s home.
• As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the PCP performs pre-enrollment assessments of potential enrollees, initial medical evaluations of new participants, develops treatment plans in cooperation with participant, family, and team members, performs semiannual assessments, participates in family meetings, and participates in the daily team meetings.
• Actively participates in QA activities.
• Hours are typically 8 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday at our day center, with a generous vacation, sick leave and retirement package. Work/life balance is important to the practice.
• Typical day consists of patient visits and team meetings at the day center.
• Typical caseload is 80-100 participants, seeing 5 to 10 patients per day.
• Call (which occurs with team support) is managed by phone calls and does not result in travel.
• We are not fee-for-service. We do not have “quotas.” Our “billing” is based on our patients’ risk scores and reflects a managed care program. Visits are not rushed by insurance requirements.
• Our providers are very supported, and have access to multiple content expert colleagues who can assist in patient care. PACE is a collegial operation, and very committed to providing high quality care.

• Graduate of accredited medical school and post graduate residency program with current license to practice medicine in New York State.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine granted by the American Board of Internal Medicine or in Family Practice granted by the American Board of Family Practice.
• Current DEA privileges.
• Demonstrated experience in caring for patients.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication required. Willingness to work in an interdisciplinary setting necessary. Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.
• Willingness and ability to learn EMR software as required.

INDPRO

• Excellent medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance
• Disability coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) Retirement/Pension Plans
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Free Loretto Health Clinic Visits
• Generous Paid Time-Off Accrual
• Fun events for employees
• Convenient locations with free parking
• Employee Coaches - to help you achieve life goals
• Diaper Assistance Program
• Opportunity for career growth and movement within 19 sites!