Geriatrics Physician
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Location: Flint, Michigan
Facility Name: Ascension Living PACE Michigan
Schedule: Full Time
Salary: Paid every 2 weeks plus
CME allowance each year
Malpractice coverage with tail
This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.
Position Highlights
- Join an established team of 2 other physicians and 3 Apps
- Call structure: 1:6
- Practice setting: Majority of time will be in the outpatient clinic, ability to round on patients as needed in local hospital(s) and occasionally a home visit might be necessary.
- Employed position within a nonprofit health system
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine required with Geriatrics fellowship preferred
- Eligible for state medical license and DEA registration
About PACE:
- The Program for All Inclusive Care (PACE) is an alternative to nursing home care and – through an interdisciplinary care team of physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, and aides – coordinates and provides preventive, primary, acute, and long-term care services, so older individuals can continue living in the community.
- Aged 55 years old or older.
- Live in a PACE provider’s service area.
- Certified by the state as meeting the need for the nursing home level of care.
- Able to live safely in the community with the help of PACE services at the time you enroll.
- While there are no financial eligibility requirements, PACE programs are covered by Medicare and Medicaid for eligible individuals.
- PACE services are also available on a private pay basis.
Why Physicians Choose Ascension
- Physician-led, collaborative culture
- Long-term practice stability
- National network with local autonomy
- Mission-centered care rooted in service
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Physician MD/DO obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education:
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.
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