Primary Care Physician, Pod Leader

Primary Care Physician, Pod Leader

La Quinta, CaliforniaPosted 1mo agoattending physician
Internal Medicine8am-5pm, Monday through Friday, including home visits · Rotating on-call schedule - a few nights or weekends per month, available by phone only

Overview

Location
La Quinta, California
Schedule
8am-5pm, Monday through Friday, including home visits · Rotating on-call schedule - a few nights OR weekends per month, available by phone only
Practice
Community-based, comprehensive primary care (PACE program) · Not stated

Role summary

This position is for a full-time Primary Care Physician Pod Leader in a community-based PACE program serving vulnerable seniors, with a work week Monday to Friday 8am-5pm including home visits, an average of 8 patients daily, and rotating on-call duties by phone a few nights or weekends monthly. Compensation is base salary plus quarterly bonus with a competitive benefits package including PTO, CME, malpractice, retirement match and insurance.

What the posting highlights

  • Rotating on-call by phone
  • Care setting: Outpatient focused, no hospital rounds
  • Patient population: Vulnerable seniors, Medicare and Medi-Cal participants

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Posted pay$309k–$364k
Physician-reported total comp$310k–$390k · $350k median
$299kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$400k

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Compensation

Compensation model
Base salary plus quarterly bonus
Bonus / incentives
Quarterly bonus based on performance
PTO
3.4 weeks

Benefits named in the posting

  • 17 days PTO
  • 6 sick days
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Relocation assistance
  • CME reimbursement
  • Malpractice/tail coverage
  • 401(k) savings + match
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
Next steps

Employer

WelbeHealth

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EHR
Not stated in posting
Source
Public ATS source (greenhouse)
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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Community-based, comprehensive primary care (PACE program)
Facility type
Not stated
Patient population
Vulnerable seniors, Medicare and Medi-Cal participants
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
California
Physician
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Community-based, comprehensive primary care (PACE program)

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Questions to ask the employer

  • Is $308,811–$363,655 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
  • How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?

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Work Design

Schedule
8am-5pm, Monday through Friday, including home visits
Call burden
Rotating on-call schedule - a few nights or weekends per month, available by phone only
Shift type
Day shift
Patient volume
Average of 8 patients per day
Inpatient / outpatient
Outpatient focused, no hospital rounds
Coverage model
Rotating on-call by phone
Admin burden
Lead and partner with interdisciplinary team to develop care plans, coordinate discharges
FTE
1
Teaching
No
Research
No

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Public ATS source (greenhouse)
First seen
1 mo ago
Last verified
today
Extraction confidence
95%

Full description

Make a difference where it matters most by providing life-changing, community-based care to our most vulnerable seniors. As part of our mission-driven interdisciplinary team, our Primary Care Physicians can build deeper, long-term relationships with fewer patients than in a traditional healthcare model, allowing you to see the impact of your care every day. Our value-based PACE program allows our Primary Care Physicians to provide truly comprehensive, holistic care, so you can focus on what really matters: your patients. We also care about our providers. That’s why we offer: Competitive compensation with quarterly bonus Generous time off - weekends off, 17 days PTO, 6 sick days, and 12 paid holidays Relocation assistance available CME reimbursement and malpractice/tail coverage Growth opportunities to become a medical director 401K savings + match Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision) Regular hours of 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday, including home visits Rotating on-call schedule - a few nights or weekends per month, available by phone only Essential job duties include: Perform comprehensive in-person assessments, leading and partnering with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to develop a personalized care plan for each participant Coordinate discharge for acute, short-term, and long-term placement No hospital rounds – focus on comprehensive care, seeing an average of 8 patients a day Job requirements include: Successful completion of a residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Master's or doctorate Degree Board Certification preferred Active state physician license without restrictions State CDS certification and DEA registration Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 180 days of hire and maintain certification thereafter; CPR and First Aid certification upon hire preferred We are seeking Primary Care Physicians in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine or Geriatrics. Must be eligible for enrollment to provide services to Medicare and Medi-Cal participants. Board certification preferred. If you’re ready to join a healthcare team that values both its patients and its providers, we’d love to hear from you. Compensation consists of base salary plus bonus. WelbeHealth offers a competitive total rewards package that includes a 401(k) match, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and a broad range of additional benefits. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and relevant qualifications. Compensation Offering$308,811.36—$363,654.72 USD COVID-19 Vaccination Policy At WelbeHealth, our mission is to unlock the full potential of our vulnerable seniors. In this spirit, please note that we have a vaccination policy for all our employees and proof of vaccination, or a vaccine declination form will be required prior to employment. WelbeHealth maintains required infection control and PPE standards and has requirements relevant to all team members regarding vaccinations. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion At WelbeHealth, we embrace and cherish the diversity of our team members, and we're committed to building a culture of inclusion and belonging. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. People seeking employment at WelbeHealth are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), pregnancy or other status protected by applicable law. Beware of Scams Please ensure your application is being submitted through a WelbeHealth sponsored site only. Our emails will come from @welbehealth.com email addresses. You will never be asked to purchase your own employment equipment. You can report suspected scam activity to fraud.report@welbehealth.com