The Brandman Centers for Senior Care (BCSC), a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), provides high-quality, comprehensive healthcare services. We are a program of the Los Angeles Jewish Home, renowned for providing quality care to vulnerable seniors

We put the well-being of seniors first, promoting independence in the comfort of their own homes, even when their health challenges makes them eligible for nursing home care. Services for each individual are based on recommendations and coordination of the Interdisciplinary Team. BCSC offers primary medical care on-site, preventive health services, rehabilitation, and transportation to and from the Center.

Following a thorough assessment, each participant in PACE receives customized care, as recommended by an Interdisciplinary Team very familiar with the individual. When a higher level of care is required, such as home healthcare or nursing home care, the Interdisciplinary Team will approve and arrange for this.

We value our employees! We offer long term employment opportunities with job stability, including supporting and encouraging career growth advancement. We offer Health, Dental and Vision insurance, Paid Time Off, 9 Paid Holidays, 403(b) with Matching Retirement Plan, Life insurance (paid by the company) and a team spirit workplace culture!

Candidates should be aware that Los Angeles Jewish Health (LAJH) currently maintains a policy requiring employees to be fully vaccinated. New LAJH employees should be fully vaccinated (i.e., two weeks after last dose) by their start date. LAJH is an equal opportunity employer, and will provide reasonable accommodation to those unable to be vaccinated where it is not an undue hardship to the company to do so as provided under federal, state, and local law.

The Primary Care Physician’s responsibilities are but not limited to:

• Performs pre-enrollment/initial assessments and 6 month evaluations including comprehensive history and physical exams of assigned participants at intake and at least quarterly if needed, in cooperation with family member and/or caregiver and Interdisciplinary Team members.
• Develops and implements a therapeutic Plan of Care at least quarterly and when a participant’s condition changes. Monitors the Plan of Care on an ongoing basis. Presents and coordinates the Plan of Care with the Interdisciplinary Team and clinic.
• Helps ensure that participants experience a smooth transition into BCSC by coordinating with previous medical providers and/or specialists.
• Provides evaluation, treatment and ongoing monitoring of episodic illness.
• Refers participants to medical specialist as indicated with Interdisciplinary Team input.
• Provides daily oversight of hospitalized participants (in collaboration with a hospitalist as appropriate) including: providing primary care (attending) responsibilities for management; providing updates to the team on a regular basis; judiciously utilizing medical specialty consultants; and coordinating discharge planning with the Interdisciplinary Team and TOC team.
• Provides primary care to participants in a manner consistent with professional standards and regulations, including: providing regular visits; making telephone contacts with nursing home staff as required; and conducting hospital admissions as necessary.
• Collaborates with and supervises Nurse Practitioner activities including: reviewing quarterly participant assessments and co-signing Plans of Care; providing consultation, reviewing evaluations and co-signing intervention plans for episodic illness; and performing formal assessment and physical exams on every participant followed by the Nurse Practitioner at least annually.
• Participates as an active member of the Interdisciplinary Team by attending Intake and Assessment meetings; participating in daily meetings, family meetings and clinical case conferences as needed; consulting with Nurses and other staff as medical care issues arise; and attending staff and other meetings when appropriate and possible.
• Provides on-call medical coverage to participants after normal business hours.
• Participates actively in BCSC Quality Improvement (QI) activities.
• Works closely with BCSC Nurse(s) to provide clinical care.
• Understands fiscal issues and is appropriately involved in meeting budget targets.
• Complies with safety policies and procedures. Identifies and immediately reports unsafe acts or conditions to the Center Manager. Takes necessary measures to ensure a safe environment for oneself, co-workers, contractors, participants, visitors and others.
• Consistently meets or exceeds BCSC targets for productivity and goals.
• Continually seeks better ways for delivering services and communicating with participants.
• Continually meets or exceeds BCSC customer services targets.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Degree and diplomas: Graduate of an accredited School of Medicine. Board certified in Internal Medicine or Family Practice. Board certification granted by the American Boards of Internal Medicine and Family Practice for Added Qualification in Geriatric Medicine preferred.
• Certificates, Licenses: Licensed by the California Medicine Board to practice medicine in California. Valid California driver’s license with good driving record. TB Screening and successful completion of a health examination is required for employment.
• Experience: At least two years experience in caring for seniors or frail elderly. Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team preferred.
• Skills/Aptitudes: Medical knowledge and skills necessary to treat participants and manage complex medical problems. Ability to provide care for the frail elderly. Ability to provide leadership and interact effectively with an Interdisciplinary Team. Good organization and supervisory skills. Ability to handle complex interpersonal situations.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, participants, visitors and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of medical terminology, laws, and regulations as they pertain to long term care.
• Must possess the ability to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must possess the ability to minimize waste of supplies, misuse of equipment, etc.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Be knowledgeable in computers, data input and output.
• Must be able to relate information concerning a participant’s condition.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.