Geriatrician

MD/DO - Internal Medicine Physician - Geriatrician

The Central Valley's largest city makes for a surprisingly lively place to live. Seven stadiums and a pair of arenas satisfy sporty types, and an annual Woodward Shakespeare Festival in lush Woodward Park reveals Fresno's cultural bent. But make no mistake: Agriculture is king in this centerpiece city of the San Joaquin Valley, California's most prolific growing region. In early spring, get a closer look by driving or biking along the 62-mile Blossom Trail, with the route lined with fruit and nut trees in full bloom. In summer, the route morphs into the Fresno County Fruit Trail, and fruit stands overflow with ripe seasonal produce. Back in town, explore a subterranean living space at Forestiere Underground Gardens, hand-dug by an Italian immigrant who saw that going underground was a great way to keep cool and comfortable during the Central Valley's hot summers. Kids love Chaffee Zoo, especially the frolicking pinnipeds in Sea Lion Cove. Find quality handmade gifts in Fresno's Mural District, a hotbed of artists' studios and gallery spaces; monthly Art Hops are a great way to explore. After dark, restaurants and clubs light up the neon-bright Tower District.

VA Central California Health Care System (VACCHCS), located in Fresno, California, is part of VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN21), which includes facilities in California, Nevada, and Hawaii. VACCHCS is a 57-bed acute care, general medical and surgical center with state of the art primary, secondary and tertiary care in major diagnostic, and treatment specializations. In addition, a 54-bed Community Living Center (CLC) is located on campus and provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation care.

Position Overview (Duties Include But Are Not Limited To)

• Physician (as appropriate and within scope of practice/privileging) shall be responsible for providing Geriatric care
• Medical management and treatment for patients admitted to the skilled nursing home for IV antibiotics, rehab, wound care, palliative and hospice care.
• Admissions and Discharges to and from the Community Living Center (CLC).
• CLC Unit Rounds.
• Physician shall follow all established medication policies and procedures.
• No sample medications shall be provided to patients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be Board Certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM).
• Additional Certification in Geriatrics is preferred, but not required.
• Must have current license to practice medicine in any state, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia.
• Must have current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) as certified by the American Heart Association (AHA).