Physician Home Care LIFE Lawrence PA
Mars, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Family Practice-Without OB
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Home Care/House Calls
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
16101, New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
10/25/24
Lutheran SeniorLife provides a comprehensive array of community based health and social service programs throughout western Pennsylvania.
Our services include LIFE (Living Independence for the Elderly); skilled nursing, home health; personal care; adoption & foster care; assisted living; adult day services; memory care; hospice; palliative care; residential living; affordable housing; home safety monitoring; Meals on Wheels; rehabilitation services and private duty.
LIFE is a program that serves county residents living in Armstrong, Butler, Beaver and Lawrence Counties. It is an all-inclusive comprehensive program that helps individuals maintain their independence in their home and community through supportive services. The LIFE programs offer an array of person-centered services from medical care to adult day supports with the primary goal of allowing individuals to remain in their own home.
The Physician provides primary care and continuous medical coverage, and directly provides services to LIFE Program participants. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, plan care for, and provide medical care to frail elderly clients according to assigned responsibilities and LIFE standards.
Center hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and includes rotating night and weekend call with other LIFE primary care providers.
Qualifications
Physician must possess current M.D. or D.O. license from the state of Pennsylvania and a graduate of an accredited school of medicine.
Have at least one year experience with a frail or elderly population.
Physician must have working knowledge of current community health practice for the frail elderly from direct service experience, and have a working knowledge of the interdisciplinary model of care management.
Experience in internal or geriatric medicine in a managed care environment preferred.
Physician must have experience in working with cognitively impaired seniors, and must be able to relate well with seniors and their families to deal with sensitive issues and facilitate problem solving.
Working knowledge of computers, Microsoft Word and Excel required.
Benefits
Lutheran SeniorLife offers growth opportunities and a variety of benefits including but not limited to:
*based on employment status*
FREE** Benefit Model for Full-time Employees Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability. (**No per-pay contributions for Single Coverage)
Competitive Wages, Hiring Incentives, Generous Paid Time Off, Bereavement Leave & Paid Holidays
Low-Cost Benefit Model for Eligible Part-time Employees Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability
Additional Medical, Dental, Vision Options for Employees and Family Members
Voluntary Suite of Benefits Available at Low Group Rates including Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, and Additional Life Insurance Options
Immediate eligibility to participate in the employer sponsored retirement savings plan
Optional enrollment in a Flexible Spending Account
Total Wellness and WorkLife Balance resources, discounts, programs
Tuition Reimbursement, Mileage Reimbursement or Vehicle Program for Eligible Employees
Career Success - coaching, training, internships and recognition program
Flexible Schedule – **FT/PT Weekend and Week Day Positions, 3-12 Shifts and Casual Positions offered. **Available to specific positions.
Lutheran SeniorLife and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.
Our services include LIFE (Living Independence for the Elderly); skilled nursing, home health; personal care; adoption & foster care; assisted living; adult day services; memory care; hospice; palliative care; residential living; affordable housing; home safety monitoring; Meals on Wheels; rehabilitation services and private duty.
LIFE is a program that serves county residents living in Armstrong, Butler, Beaver and Lawrence Counties. It is an all-inclusive comprehensive program that helps individuals maintain their independence in their home and community through supportive services. The LIFE programs offer an array of person-centered services from medical care to adult day supports with the primary goal of allowing individuals to remain in their own home.
The Physician provides primary care and continuous medical coverage, and directly provides services to LIFE Program participants. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, plan care for, and provide medical care to frail elderly clients according to assigned responsibilities and LIFE standards.
Center hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and includes rotating night and weekend call with other LIFE primary care providers.
Qualifications
Physician must possess current M.D. or D.O. license from the state of Pennsylvania and a graduate of an accredited school of medicine.
Have at least one year experience with a frail or elderly population.
Physician must have working knowledge of current community health practice for the frail elderly from direct service experience, and have a working knowledge of the interdisciplinary model of care management.
Experience in internal or geriatric medicine in a managed care environment preferred.
Physician must have experience in working with cognitively impaired seniors, and must be able to relate well with seniors and their families to deal with sensitive issues and facilitate problem solving.
Working knowledge of computers, Microsoft Word and Excel required.
Benefits
Lutheran SeniorLife offers growth opportunities and a variety of benefits including but not limited to:
*based on employment status*
FREE** Benefit Model for Full-time Employees Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability. (**No per-pay contributions for Single Coverage)
Competitive Wages, Hiring Incentives, Generous Paid Time Off, Bereavement Leave & Paid Holidays
Low-Cost Benefit Model for Eligible Part-time Employees Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability
Additional Medical, Dental, Vision Options for Employees and Family Members
Voluntary Suite of Benefits Available at Low Group Rates including Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, and Additional Life Insurance Options
Immediate eligibility to participate in the employer sponsored retirement savings plan
Optional enrollment in a Flexible Spending Account
Total Wellness and WorkLife Balance resources, discounts, programs
Tuition Reimbursement, Mileage Reimbursement or Vehicle Program for Eligible Employees
Career Success - coaching, training, internships and recognition program
Flexible Schedule – **FT/PT Weekend and Week Day Positions, 3-12 Shifts and Casual Positions offered. **Available to specific positions.
Lutheran SeniorLife and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.
Job Responsibilities
Completes a semi-annual (H&P) on established participants.
Evaluation and treatment of participants during acute illness.
Determining the need and facilitating referrals to other medical specialists when deemed necessary.
Discussing care guidelines with participants.