Geriatric Specialist- RSU

Job Description The Geriatrician functions as the attending physician for geriatric (and other) patients within one or more clinical venues of Hebrew Rehabilitation Center (HRC). Works closely with other members of the clinical care team including specialty consultants, nurse practitioners, therapists, nursing staff and other care providers. This position may also involve teaching responsibilities in connection with the Harvard Medical School Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine, for which HRC is a primary clinical teaching site. Benefits Excellent medical and dental benefits available on your first day for positions over 24 hours/week A 403b retirement plan open to all employees, including per diems Generous paid time off On-site health and wellness programming Tuition reimbursement and scholarships Employee recognition program Responsibilities Perform medical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment for long-term chronic care patients, post-acute care inpatients, and/or outpatients. Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions; knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage. Refer patients to specialists and relevant patient care components as appropriate. Direct and coordinate patient care activities of clinical team members and support staff as required. Coordinate with members of multidisciplinary team to help meet each patient’s individual needs. Participate in overnight, weekend and holiday call as appropriate for area of practice. Document each patient encounter in a timely manner (typically the same day) using the appropriate electronic medical record system; sign/completes documentation in a timely manner to allow for submission of charges by off-site billing company. Follow established department policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards and quality measures. Successfully meet productivity benchmarks as established by Department of Medicine Administration. Participate in specified health promotion, education and/or preventative programs throughout HRC as appropriate. Train and supervise medical students, residents and fellows engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate. Participate in medical staff quality improvement and review activities. Participate in weekly medical staff meetings. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Qualifications Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) with ABIM recognized internal medicine or family practice residency (3 years minimum). Valid and unrestricted Massachusetts Medical License. American Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine currently valid or renewed prior to expiration. ABIM added certification in geriatric medicine preferred. Federal DEA Certification. CPR, BLS, ACLS as indicated by specific practice location. Experience in caring for seniors in long-term chronic care, community, or home settings. Experience delivering effective medical care within an inpatient environment. Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise. Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards. Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise. Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area. Experience Completion of a geriatric medicine fellowship program is preferred; experience in teaching and supervising medical students, residents, and fellows is required. Remote Type On-site Salary Range $197,901.00 - $279,389.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr Hebrew Rehabilitation Center