Regional Medical Officer
Orange, California, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Family Practice-Geriatrics
Salary $262,145 – $393,217 yearly
Degree Required MD/DO DPM
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Home Care/House Calls Clinic/Private Practice
Location 94203, Sacramento, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship No
Experience Level 2 years

Job Description

Last Update: 2/24/25

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Alignment Health is breaking the mold in conventional health care, committed to serving seniors and those who need it most: the chronically ill and frail. It takes an entire team of passionate and caring people, united in our mission to put the senior first. We have built a team of talented and experienced people who are passionate about transforming the lives of the seniors we serve. In this fast-growing company, you will find ample room for growth and innovation alongside the Alignment Health community. Working at Alignment Health provides an opportunity to do work that really matters, not only changing lives but saving them. Together.

By leveraging our world-class technology platform, innovative care delivery models, deep physician partnerships and our serving heart culture, Alignment Health is revolutionizing health care for seniors! From member experience professionals and clinicians to data scientists and operations leaders, we have built a talented and passionate team that is deeply committed to our mission of transforming health care for the seniors we serve. Ready to join us?

At Alignment, delivering exceptional care to seniors starts with ensuring an exceptional experience for our over 1,300 employees. At the center of our employee experience is a culture where employees at all levels and across all teams are encouraged to share their unique ideas and perspectives. After all, when you can bring your authentic self to work, whether that’s in a clinical setting, our corporate office or a home office, creativity, and innovation flourish! Another important part of the Alignment culture is a belief in continuous learning and growth. As a result, in this fast-growing company, you will find ample support to improve your skills and your career – with us.
Pay Range: $262,145.00 - $393,217.00

Here are some of the benefits you will enjoy:

  • Yearly Bonus
  • Restricted Stock Unit (RSU)
  • Continuing education reimbursement up to $2000 per calendar year + 3 CME days
  • 20 days of PTO, 8 paid holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401k matching contribution up to 4%
  • Paid parental leave

Job Responsibilities

Overview of the Role:

The Regional Medical Officer is a licensed Physician who provides services to the senior patient population across multiple settings. This individual will see, treat, and manage patients about 2-3 days a week in Sutter facilities or in the patients' home.

Responsibilities:

See, treat, and co-manage patients (high risk, frail population) in skilled nursing facilities and home setting. May also see patients in the hospital.
Communicate daily with covering care team members and specialty teams.
Coordinate care with community physicians and Alignment care managers to ensure smooth transitions between care settings.
Work with other clinicians and Case Managers to ensure all patients are seen.
Conference call with Alignment Case Managers to review patients and discuss the discharge needs and plans.
See, treat, and manage ‘skilled’ patients in the SNFs according to established protocols. These patients are seen at least twice a week while they remain skilled, which is normally about 2 weeks. Patients are also seen within 72 hours of admission to the skilled nursing facility.
Supervise, mentor, and assist Advanced Practice Clinicians (Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants) as needed.
Across all settings of care, create a comprehensive and coordinated plan of care which considers information from medical records, the patient and their families, primary care physicians, and specialists as necessary:
Medical records are to be completed in a timely fashion consistent with the standard of care.
Complete outpatients visit documentation within 24 hours of care.
Coordinate discharge plans with the Care Management Team
Communicate with patients or their families/care givers and the Primary Care Physician about the plan of care and any changes in the patient’s health condition.
Work with the Case Management Team to ensure the member is supported when care is transitioned from one setting to the next.
Participate in weekly complex case management multidisciplinary meeting.
Participate in on-call schedule as needed. (may vary by location.)
Develop and communicate recommendations to AHC leadership to continuously enhance care delivery system.
Travel locally between settings and travel to AHC corporate office on a quarterly basis or as directed.
Perform other administrative duties as deemed necessary.

Qualifications

2-3 years of Hospitalist, Family Practice, or Internist experience preferred but will also consider graduating residents and fellows.
Medical Doctorate (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.); Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Residency
Medical License in the state in which you are applying; DEA license, must be board certified or board eligible in specialty.
Career interest in management preferred.

Working Hours

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.