Albany, New York, United States

Primary Care Physician

 Job Description:

Overview: 

This is a great opportunity to work in a regionally integrated healthcare system that offers its communities compassionate, high-quality, leading-edge healthcare and wellness services. It has around 11,500 employees and is partnered with a renowned medical university college. We have 8 of these positions across the system.

Responsibilities:

As our Primary Care Physician, you will be the heart of a powerful, interdisciplinary care model. You'll perform in-person comprehensive assessments for our participants, partnering closely with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to craft individualized, life-changing care plans.

Working alongside and under the leadership of our inspiring Medical Director, you oversee participant care across nursing homes and hospitals, handling admissions, discharges, and coordinating short-term, long-term, and acute placements. Your strategic use of medical specialists ensures each participant receives seamless, effective care every step of the way.

This is more than just a clinical role it's leadership in action. You'll also mentor and guide Nurse Practitioners and support IDT members, helping elevate standards of care across the board.

  • Conduct thorough in-person assessments and develop customized care plans.
  • Coordinate care across multiple settings including nursing homes and hospitals.
  • Manage admissions and discharges for all placement types: acute, short-term, and long-term.
  • Leverage a network of medical specialists to ensure the highest quality outcomes.
  • Lead, support, and mentor Nurse Practitioners and other clinical team members.
  • Ensure care strategies align with the Medical Directors vision and organizational standards.

Qualifications:

  • Board Certified in Family Medicine, Geriatrics, or Internal Medicine
  • Successful completion of a residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
  • Masters Degree/ Doctorate Degree
  • Active California Physician License without Restrictions
  • State CDS Certification and DEA Registration
  • Valid State Drivers License with a clean DMV record
  • Copy of recent Vehicle Insurance required

Essential Duties:

  • Provide assessment, planning, primary care, and continuous medical coverage to participants
  • Collaborate with community-based physicians and IDT in discharge planning from acute or long-term settings
  • Actively participate in IDT, communicating participant changes, collaborating on care planning decisions, and coordinating 24-hour care delivery
  • Help maintain care of participants in the nursing home, making regular visits as dictated by participant need
  • Take part in rotating night and weekend call

Job Requirements:

  • Successful completion of a residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
  • Masters Degree/ Doctorate Degree
  • Board Certification Internal Medicine or Family Practice
  • Board Certification Geriatrics preferred
  • Active NY Physician License without Restrictions
  • State CDS Certification and DEA Registration
  • Valid State Drivers License with a clean DMV record
  • Copy of recent Vehicle Insurance required
  • less than 1 year experience in specialty, new graduates considered


  Required Skills:

Wellness Offers Medicine Hospitals Nursing Registration Healthcare Directors Insurance Education Planning Leadership

 Package Details:


  • NO visa sponsorship available
  • Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Work/life balance - 17 days of personal time off (PTO), 12 holidays observed annually, and sick time
  • 401 K savings + Employer matching
  • Advancement opportunities - This system has a track record of hiring and promoting from within.
  • CME and Paid Time Away
  • Equity grants and incentives to support this rapidly scaling health system
  • Malpractice Insurance
  • Full relocation package available
  • Interview expenses covered