Primary Care Physician (MD/DO) Skilled Nursing Facility Focus

LIFE Pittsburgh’s Primary Care Physician Role Overview

LIFE Pittsburgh, a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), is seeking a dedicated MD or DO Primary Care Physician to join our mission-driven team. This role is ideal for a provider passionate about improving the lives of older adults through holistic, coordinated care in a collaborative environment.

As a PACE organization, LIFE Pittsburgh assumes full responsibility for the medical, social, and supportive care of our Participants, enabling providers to focus on quality care without productivity quotas or billing constraints. Our integrated model emphasizes preventive care, proactive management, and seamless transitions to keep seniors living safely in their communities.

Some Participants require care in skilled nursing facilities (SNF), either for short-term rehabilitation or, in certain cases, long-term custodial stays. LIFE Pittsburgh continues to manage and coordinate care for these individuals while they are in a skilled nursing setting. We are seeking a full-time physician to oversee and direct the care of Participants in these facilities, ensuring continuity, quality, and alignment with the PACE philosophy. 

As the designated Skilled Nursing Facility physician, your primary responsibility will be to provide comprehensive medical oversight for LIFE Pittsburgh Participants residing in SNFs. This includes routinely rounding on these Participants, managing their medical needs, and ensuring continuity of care. You will work closely with the PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to coordinate treatment plans, facilitate care transitions, and make decisions regarding hospital admissions or discharges back to the community setting in alignment with PACE philosophy.

In addition to SNF responsibilities, you will also assist with enrollment assessments for new Participants. This involves performing a thorough evaluation, developing an initial care plan, and completing medication reconciliation. Once the assessment is complete, you will transition ongoing care to the Participant’s designated Primary Care Provider at their LIFE Pittsburgh center.

Key Responsibilities

As a Skilled Nursing Facility Primary Care Physician, you will:

• Serve as the      primary medical provider for Participants residing in six contracted skilled      nursing facilities, managing both short-term skilled patients and      long-term residents.
• Collaborate      closely with interdisciplinary PACE teams to coordinate care plans and      ensure continuity across settings.
• Facilitate      timely discharges from skilled nursing facilities to community settings,      aligning with PACE philosophy and clinical appropriateness.
• Communicate      effectively with Participants, families, and team members to align care      decisions with personal goals.
• Manage acute      and chronic conditions with a focus on preventive care and quality of      life.
• Participate in      daily IDT meetings and contribute to real-time care planning.
• Support PACE’s      mission to reduce unnecessary hospitalizations through proactive      intervention and effective care transitions.
• Conduct      comprehensive evaluations and assessments for newly enrolled Participants,      then transition them to their designated center PCP for ongoing      management.
• Share      responsibility for on-call coverage (phone-based): approximately 1:6      weeknight and weekend/holiday rotation. On-call coverage includes a team      with nursing and home care. 

Why PACE is Different

PACE offers a unique, integrated approach to senior care:

• No productivity      quotas or billing pressures—focus entirely on patient care.
• Collaborative      team environment—work alongside nurses, social workers, therapists, and      specialists.
• Whole-person      care model—prioritize dignity, independence, and quality of life for older      adults.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Mission-Driven: Committed to      LIFE Pittsburgh’s vision of helping seniors age with dignity and      independence.
• Collaborative: Thrives in an      interdisciplinary team setting.
• Holistically      Minded: Embraces preventive, whole-person care.
• Strong      Communicator: Builds trust with Participants, families, and colleagues.
• Geriatric      Experience Preferred: Background in geriatrics,      palliative care, or chronic disease management is a plus. Prior skilled      nursing facility management preferred.
• Adaptable: Comfortable      with flexible schedules and non-traditional care environments.

Requirements

• Active      Pennsylvania Medical License (MD or DO).
• Board Certified      in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• DEA      registration for prescribing controlled substances.
• Experience in      geriatrics, skilled nursing facility or complex care preferred, but not      required.
• Strong      communication and leadership skills.
• Commitment to      participant-centered, value-based care.

The Opportunity

Join LIFE Pittsburgh and help transform senior care in Allegheny County. Enjoy a rewarding career where you can:

• Build      meaningful relationships with patients.
• Work in a      collaborative, mission-driven environment.
• Influence      innovation within the PACE model.

If you are ready to make a real difference, apply today and help us make LIFE phenomenal.