Physician PACE

Highlights of Summit Elder Care

• Primary care physicians and staff with expertise in geriatrics (the care of older adults)
• Specialty care
• Full prescription drug coverage
• 100% hospitalization coverage
• Adult day / Medical Setting/health program
• Medical transportation
• Specialized dementia and geriatric care

• Support the intake and enrollment process by meeting with participants and caregivers to represent the program and conduct initial assessments.
• Conduct biannual participant assessments.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of participant care plans.
• Participate in the interdisciplinary team (IDT) process. Provide routine, preventive, and urgent care to participants.
• Promote strong collaborative relationships between participants, their caregivers and other PACE staff.
• Provide and arrange for specialty care consultations in support of participant care plans.
• Incorporate and coordinate specialist reports and recommendations into the medical record, assessments and care planning.
• Complete all required documentation in the participant chart and other forms as directed.
• Participate in after hours on call arrangements as determined by the PACE Medical Director.
• Provide care and assessments of participants in the most appropriate setting, including the PACE clinic, inpatient facilities, or participants’ homes.
• Participate in committees and work teams as requested by the Medical Director.
• Work in partnership with the PACE transitional care coordinator to support achievement of quality and utilization goals.
• Develop effective collaborative relationships with community physicians and other providers.
• Perform participant chart audits as requested by the PACE Medical Director.
• Document complete diagnostic and procedure codes in the participant chart and encounter forms to support care plans and accurate revenue collection.
• Conduct community presentations or represent Summit Elder Care at external functions or meetings upon request of the Medical Director or Executive Director.
• Pursue professional growth through continuing education that, at a minimum, meets the Massachusetts Board of Registration requirements for license renewal.
• Assist with the education of PACE staff upon request.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Medical degree, Geriatric specialty strongly desired

A doctor of medicine or osteopathy legally authorized to practice medicine or surgery in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Current DEA certificate.

Board certification in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, or Family Practice preferred. Reliable transportation required.