This Staff Physician role at AltaMed delivers comprehensive primary care for elderly participants enrolled in a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), functioning within an Interdisciplinary Team across PACE centers, home visits, virtual consultations, and skilled nursing facilities. The position requires board certification/eligibility in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Geriatrics and an active, unrestricted California medical license.
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Grow Healthy
If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference. We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone. Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day.
Job Overview
The Staff Physician delivers comprehensive primary care services to participants of AltaMed’s Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). This provider plays a central role within the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), ensuring high-quality, patient-centered, and regulatory-compliant care. Care delivery spans multiple settings, including the PACE center, participants’ homes, virtual consultations, and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). The provider is responsible for managing a defined panel of participants, promoting wellness, preventing illness, and coordinating care with specialists and IDT members.
Minimum Requirements
Primary Care Physicians who are Board-certified and eligible in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or Geriatrics.
Physician with an active unrestricted CA license to practice medicine by the Medical Board of California.
Previous experience with computer-based systems required; Electronic Medical Records experience preferred.
Current DEA license required.
A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.
Compensation
$274,684.80 - $329,621.76 annuallyCompensation Disclaimer
Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.
Benefits & Career Development
Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement
AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
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