Physician, SeniorCare PACE Program (Sacramento, CA)

Opportunity Information

Practice Medicine With Time to Care for the Whole Patient

Sutter SeniorCare PACE is seeking an experienced Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics physician to join our interdisciplinary team in Sacramento. This is a different kind of primary care practice. You will care for medically complex older adults with longer appointments, approximately 6 to 10 visits per day, and a multidisciplinary team working alongside you. PACE, the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, brings medical care, rehabilitation, behavioral health, social services, and other support together in one coordinated program. Our goal is to help older adults remain healthy, independent, and safely in their communities for as long as possible.

What Your Practice Looks Like

• 6 to 10 patient visits per day
• Monday through Friday schedule, generally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• 90-minute comprehensive assessments for new participants
• 60-minute semiannual reassessments
• 30-minute follow-up and urgent visits
• Daily interdisciplinary team collaboration and care planning
• Longitudinal relationships with a medically complex geriatric population
• Approximately 500 participants served across the Sacramento PACE program
• Resources spanning primary care, nursing, rehabilitation, behavioral health, social services, dental, optometry, podiatry, and audiology

The practice is structured around the complexity of the patient rather than maximizing visit volume. 

A Truly Team-Based Model

At PACE, you are not managing complex older adults in isolation. Physicians work closely with nurse practitioners, nursing, medical assistants, social services, rehabilitation professionals, behavioral health clinicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary team. Daily team meetings are built into the practice. This creates dedicated time to coordinate care, anticipate changes in a participant's condition, and develop plans that incorporate medical, functional, behavioral, and social needs. For a physician who enjoys geriatrics, complex chronic disease management, goals-of-care conversations, or reducing unnecessary hospital utilization, PACE provides an opportunity to practice that work in a highly coordinated environment.

Call

Call is shared among approximately six physicians and nurse practitioners.

• Approximately one weekday call every 1.5 weeks
• Approximately every sixth weekend
• Weeknight coverage generally runs 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
• An after-hours triage service screens calls before escalating provider-level issues
• Typical weekday volume is approximately 0 to 1 calls per night
• Physician backup is available for nurse practitioner call

Why Consider PACE?

If you enjoy the complexity and relationships of geriatric medicine but want an alternative to traditional high-volume primary care, this role offers something increasingly difficult to find:  Fewer daily visits. Longer appointments. A multidisciplinary team. And the opportunity to know your patients well enough to make a meaningful difference in how they live, not simply how their disease is treated.

Qualifications

• MD or DO
• Board certified in one of the following:
  • Internal Medicine
  • Family Medicine
  • Geriatrics
• Minimum five years of physician experience due to the clinical complexity of the participant population
• Commitment to a 1.0 FTE position
• Strong interest in caring for medically complex older adults
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary, team-based model

Join Us and Enjoy

• Salaried position starting at $285,000 plus a sign-on bonus
• Health/dental/vision insurance at no charge for you and qualified family members
• 26 days of paid time off benefits (vacation, holiday, etc.)
• Paid time off benefits (vacation, holiday, etc.)
• Leaves of absence, including family care, bereavement, etc.
• Generous compensation and benefits, including employer-matched 403(b)
• 24 hours of education time off and $3,000 education expense reimbursement annually
• Malpractice Insurance
• A positive work-life balance and Northern California's natural beauty and lifestyle
• Relocation assistance available

Organization Details

Sutter SeniorCare PACE, which stands for “Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly,” provides high-quality comprehensive home and community-based healthcare services to participants, always anticipating problems to help avoid hospitalization and prevent premature nursing home placement. PACE is a federal and state-funded program. Most PACE participants are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid and enjoy PACE at little or no cost.

Community Information

Sacramento, the capital city of California, offers an exceptional quality of life that makes it a great place to live. One of the standout features of Sacramento is its vibrant food scene. Known as the "Farm-to-Fork Capital," the city boasts a plethora of restaurants, farmers' markets, and food festivals that celebrate fresh, locally sourced ingredients. This culinary richness is complemented by a strong sense of community, where residents enjoy a variety of local events, cultural festivals, and community activities that foster a warm and inclusive atmosphere. Additionally, Sacramento's strategic location provides easy access to some of California's most popular destinations. Just a short drive away, you can find yourself in the bustling city of San Francisco, enjoying the world-class wine country of Napa Valley, or experiencing the stunning natural beauty of Lake Tahoe, which offers both winter sports and summer recreational activities. The city's proximity to diverse landscapes means residents can easily enjoy the snow-capped mountains, scenic coastlines, and lush forests. Sports enthusiasts in Sacramento also have much to cheer about. The city is home to the Sacramento Kings, an NBA team that brings exciting basketball action to the Golden 1 Center. Moreover, the recent relocation of the Oakland A's to Sacramento has added another layer of excitement for baseball fans. With its rich cultural scene, convenient location, and passionate sports culture, Sacramento truly stands out as a dynamic and desirable place to live.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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