Geriatrics Physician

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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