Primary Care Physician - Geriatrics
Listed compensation
$195k-$250k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting and time off.
Job Description
About Us:
Community LIFE is changing the way our communities view aging. We are a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, which integrates population health management and comprehensive health and social services (operating as LIFE – Living Independently for the Elderly).
Community LIFE is committed to helping seniors stay at home safely for as long they are able. Our program brings the region’s experts in geriatric medicine and care together to work as a team in specialized Day Centers, to help older adults enjoy the highest quality of life possible.
Our wide range of services are designed to meet the varied needs of seniors, and include medical care, social services, meals, activities, transportation and much more. You can read more about the PACE model of care here.
Shift: Mon-Fri, 7:30am-4:00pm plus limited on-call
Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Relocation assistance may be available
Summary of Job Duties: Our Primary Care Physician is responsible for periodic and episodic assessment and management of individual participants’ medical conditions, and for oversight of their use of medical specialists and inpatient care. Our Physician typically sees 4-6 patients per day.
Patients are seen in our on-site clinic, plus occasional visits to homes or SNFs. The Physician is part of an Interdisciplinary Team who works together to assess, plan care for, and provide service to frail, elderly participants.
Required Education
Graduate of an accredited school of medicine. Completion of residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine. Fellowship training in geriatrics preferred.
Required Licensure
Must have a current license to practice medicine in Pennsylvania (MD or DO), current DEA license, Medicare provider enrollment, and a valid PA driver’s license.
Required Experience
A minimum of one year of primary care experience with a frail or elderly population.
Required Skills
- Geriatric Assessment and management of co-morbidity.
- Effective listening and communication skills with patients, families and IDT members.
- Clear and complete documentation.
- Effective Team skills including but not limited to reliability, active listening, positive approaches, courtesy and respect in line with Community LIFE Mission and Values statements.
Benefits
Community LIFE offers a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, Life insurance, Disability insurance, 5 weeks Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, company contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan, Mileage Reimbursement, and more.
Key Responsibilities
The physician is responsible for the periodic and episodic assessment and management of participants' medical conditions. They work as part of an interdisciplinary team to plan and provide care for frail, elderly participants in an on-site clinic and other settings.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited school of medicine with a completed residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine and a current Pennsylvania medical license. A minimum of one year of primary care experience with a frail or elderly population is required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Primary Care — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$223k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $228k in an average-cost state. 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.1 / 10 · above average in primary care | ranked against 1,358 Primary Care listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $195k–$250k | Primary Care median $275k (middle half $266k–$306k)180 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$228k in purchasing power | Pennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Primary Care listings in Pennsylvania | 32 active | 1,363 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Pennsylvania Physician listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $65k) · 16% offer loan repayment923 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Primary Care pay trend | +1.9% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Confidential Employer | #2 of 14 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Primary Care Physician - Geriatrics at Confidential Employer a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Primary Care — ranked against 1,358 active Primary Care listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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- No weekends
- No nights
- Includes call
About Confidential Employer
Benefits & Perks
Living in McKeesport
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $109k≈ 0.6× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,054/mo≈ 6% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 27 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 94.7
- State income tax
- Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Pittsburgh, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.