About the Job

Primary Care Physician – Family Medicine / Internal Medicine

Location: Fresno, California
Employment Type: Full-Time | Day Shift
Salary: $250,000–$280,000 Annually
Specialty: Primary Care / Geriatrics

Position Highlights

HealthPlus Staffing is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician for a full-time opportunity in Fresno, California.

This position focuses on providing comprehensive, patient-centered medical care to frail and elderly adults through a PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) model.

The physician will play an important role in managing complex chronic conditions, developing individualized treatment plans, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to help older adults maintain their independence and quality of life.

The opportunity offers a predictable weekday schedule, manageable patient volume, and an emphasis on continuity of care rather than high-volume patient visits.

Practice Details

• Schedule: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

• Average Patient Volume: Approximately 6 visits per day

• Call: None

• EMR: Intus

• Patient Population: Frail and elderly adults with complex medical needs

• Practice Setting: PACE / Community-Based Primary Care

• Care Model: Interdisciplinary, team-based care

• Clinical Focus: Preventive medicine, chronic disease management, geriatric care, and care coordination

• Hospital Coordination: Inpatient attending responsibilities and coordination of care when participants are hospitalized or admitted to nursing facilities

• Clinical Leadership: Supervision of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants at the assigned location

• Travel: Local travel and occasional use of a personal vehicle may be required

Clinical Responsibilities

Comprehensive Patient Assessment

• Conduct initial, annual, semiannual, and unscheduled medical assessments.

• Obtain comprehensive medical histories and perform physical examinations.

• Assess patients' physical, cognitive, functional, and emotional health.

• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.

• Order, review, and interpret laboratory and diagnostic testing.

• Identify medical, social, cultural, and financial factors affecting patient care.

• Evaluate changes in patients' health status and coordinate appropriate interventions.

• Participate in interdisciplinary assessments and care planning.

Treatment & Chronic Disease Management

• Provide comprehensive primary care to frail and elderly adults.

• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.

• Manage chronic medical conditions and acute illnesses.

• Prescribe, regulate, and adjust medications as clinically appropriate.

• Provide preventive healthcare, screenings, and health education.

• Coordinate specialty referrals and consultations.

• Educate patients and families regarding chronic disease management and preventive care.

• Coordinate medical management when patients are hospitalized or admitted to nursing facilities.

• Collaborate with clinical staff to ensure continuity of care.

Interdisciplinary Care & Clinical Leadership

• Serve as an active member of the interdisciplinary care team.

• Participate in daily clinical updates, assessments, and care conferences.

• Collaborate with nurses, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.

• Provide medical expertise regarding complex geriatric conditions.

• Supervise Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants as assigned.

• Evaluate treatment effectiveness and modify care plans when necessary.

• Support coordinated care across outpatient, hospital, nursing facility, and community settings.

• Promote patient independence, dignity, and quality of life.

Quality Improvement & Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete medical documentation.

• Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.

• Attend staff meetings, clinical conferences, and educational programs.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical policies and procedures.

• Ensure compliance with applicable healthcare regulations and clinical standards.

• Participate in committees and organizational initiatives as requested.

• Maintain professional development and continuing medical education.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Salary: $250,000–$280,000

• Paid Time Off: 3 weeks

• CME Time: 1 week

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• 401(k) and retirement plan

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Paid sick time

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee discount program

• Employee referral program

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.

• Active California medical license.

• Active DEA registration.

• Minimum one year of documented experience caring for frail or elderly patients.

• Current CPR/BLS certification.

• Ability to obtain medical staff privileges at contracted hospitals.

• Must not be restricted from treating Medicare or Medi-Cal patients.

• Strong physical assessment and chronic disease management skills.

• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and clinical decision-making skills.

• Ability to manage changing priorities based on patient needs.

• Compliance with applicable pre-employment health and immunization requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional certification or qualifications in Geriatric Medicine.

• Experience providing care within a PACE program.

• Experience managing medically complex older adults.

• Experience supervising Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants.

• Familiarity with interdisciplinary geriatric care models.

• Experience coordinating care across outpatient, hospital, and nursing facility settings.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a compassionate Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician who enjoys providing comprehensive medical care to older adults.

They have experience managing complex chronic conditions, value continuity of care, and are comfortable working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

A physician with geriatric experience, strong clinical judgment, and a genuine interest in improving the quality of life of frail and elderly patients would be an excellent fit.

Additional Information

• Local travel may be required.

• The position may involve occasional physical assistance with patient care activities, consistent with workplace safety policies.

Why Work With Us?

At HealthPlus Staffing, we believe physicians deserve transparency throughout the recruitment process.

• Direct access to hiring decision-makers whenever possible

• Timely communication and application updates

• Detailed information about the opportunity, practice environment, and compensation structure

• Guidance throughout the interview, negotiation, and onboarding process

Interested in learning more? Apply today or contact HealthPlus Staffing at 561-291-7787.