Primary Care Physician

Primary Care Physician (PACE) – Springfield, MA

Job Type: Full-time, onsite

Comp Range: $280,000–$300,000

Reports To: Medical Director

This is a PACE Primary Care Physician (MD/DO) role caring for a frail, older adult population enrolled in the PACE program. It’s a team-based, relationship-driven model — not fee-for-service, not RVU-heavy, and not traditional clinic “volume churn.”

Ideal for physicians looking for work-life balance, manageable panel sizes, true continuity of care, and an interdisciplinary environment where quality > speed.

Must-Haves

• MD or DO — Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Strong comfort with: Complex geriatric medical needs; Behavioral + psychosocial issues; Chronic disease management; Primary care; Geriatrics (preferred); Community health, FQHC, VA, home-based medicine, SNF, PACE, or hospice
• Desire to work in a PACE environment: low-volume, high-acuity, interdisciplinary
• Clear communication skills; team-first attitude
• Organizational maturity; able to collaborate with IDT (nursing, PT/OT, social work, behavioral health, transportation, etc.)
• Required(Currently): Bilingual Russian

Preferred but Not Required

• Experience with: AMR/Epic/other EMR transitions; Interdisciplinary team collaboration; Home visits; Community-based clinical navigation (Day Center + Participant homes)

The physician must be comfortable with:

• Providing primary medical care to a frail older adult population
• Conducting assessments and developing care plans in collaboration with the IDT
• Participating in daily huddles or IDT rounds
• Aligning medical plans with social, mental health, and functional needs
• Performing procedures within scope
• Occasional home visits or in-center visits
• Evaluating care plans for effectiveness and adjusting as needed
• Working collegially with NP/PA, RN, PT/OT, Social Work, Dietician, and Transportation staff

Why Physicians Choose PACE (Sell Points for Recruiters)

When pitching candidates, emphasize the culture, schedule, and lifestyle benefits:

Work-Life Balance

• Reasonable call rotation (very light compared to hospitalist/urgent care)
• No RVUs, no productivity quotas
• No nights, no inpatient rounding, no weekends (varies — but usually minimal)

Clinical Satisfaction

• Panel size is significantly smaller than traditional primary care
• Ability to truly know patients, families, and long-term goals
• Meaningful continuity in a program built around aging-in-place
• You get to practice medicine without speed pressure
• Team-based care with daily support and a Medical Director who understands PACE

Organizational Advantages

• Competitive salary ($280k–$300k)
• PTO, relocation assistance, and professional development funded
• Supportive leadership and strong IDT culture
• Modern EMR and coordinated care workflows
• Stability: This program is expanding with long-term PCP needs

This role is perfect for physicians burned out by hospital or fee-for-service volume, and ideal for those who value quality, continuity, predictability, and mission-driven care.

“PACE physicians get to practice medicine the way it should be practiced — slow enough to build real relationships, with a supportive care team around you, and without the RVU pressure or burnout you see in traditional primary care. This program in Springfield is growing, the schedule is forgiving, and the call rotation is light. If you’re looking for meaning, predictability, stability, and a chance to care for older adults in a team-based environment, this is one of the best-kept secrets in primary care.”