PACE Family or Internal Medicine Physician | Stockton Golden Valley Health Centers | Sign On Bonus | Top 2% Health Plan

Purpose/Summary The PACE MD/DO (Family Medicine and/or Internal Medicine) supports Golden Valley Health Centers’ mission by overseeing the Central Valley PACE Clinic in Stockton, CA. This role ensures high-quality, patient-centered care through provider leadership, effective communication, and oversight of clinical operations and committees.

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Responsibilities include supervision of care delivery, policy development, patient and employee satisfaction, provider productivity, and maintaining a safe environment. The provider also collaborates on special projects, operational improvements, and provider development to achieve excellence in team-based care.

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Operational/Leadership Duties

• Oversees care delivery, clinical outcomes, and medical services.
• Provides leadership in developing medical policies, procedures, and clinical standards.
• Directs Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives and corrective action plans.
• Trains and supports interdisciplinary teams; develops provider education programs.
• Collaborates with training and contract management on workflow, coding (HCC), care planning, and provider communications.
• Conducts chart audits to ensure compliance with PACE regulations and documentation standards.
• Leads performance evaluations for Primary Care Physicians.
• Represents PACE programs to external, professional, and regulatory organizations.
• Ensures appropriate supervision and mentorship of NPs, PAs, and physicians per GVHC standards and regulations.
• Demonstrates required competencies and supports continuous improvement initiatives.

Clinical Duties

• Provides at least 10 hours/week of direct outpatient care.
• Delivers comprehensive, patient-centered primary care.
• Ensures compliance with clinical protocols, personnel policies, and supervision requirements (including chart sign-off for NP/PAs).
• Participates in medical staff meetings and assigned committees.
• Supervises NP/PA staff and serves as a preceptor when needed.
• Monitors patient status and reports changes to the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintains active membership in relevant professional organizations.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Licensed MD or DO; Board Certified/Eligible in Primary Care specialty.
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership/administrative role.
• At least 1 year of experience with frail, elderly, or long-term care populations.
• Minimum 2 years in a managed care environment, including experience with utilization review, quality management, performance improvement, credentialing, peer review, and physician leadership.

Why Stockton?

Stockton offers an affordable California lifestyle with easy access to the Bay Area, Sacramento, Yosemite National Park, and Lake Tahoe. Enjoy diverse communities, family-friendly neighborhoods, and abundant outdoor recreation while building a rewarding career in healthcare.

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