Internal Medicine - Geriatric Physician

Job Description

Job Description

We're Humanizing Healthcare

At HHM Health, our mission is to provide high quality and compassionate healthcare to all. Our vision is to be the best patient-focused health center providing personalized physical, mental, and spiritual care for every individual. We are led by our CARES Values (Compassion, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence, Servant Heart). Together, our CARES-givers are making a difference in Dallas and surrounding communities.

Opportunities available in South Dallas

We are seeking an energetic Physician to join our growing team of providers. The Internal Medicine – Geriatric Physician provides comprehensive, patient-centered primary and geriatric care to adult and older adult patients within HHM Health. The physician is responsible for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and longitudinal management of acute and chronic medical conditions, with particular attention to the complex medical, functional, cognitive, and psychosocial needs of older adults. The physician works as part of an interdisciplinary care team to improve health outcomes, promote healthy aging, preserve independence, reduce avoidable hospital and emergency department utilization, and ensure appropriate coordination across the continuum of care.

Location: South Dallas, TX (3639 Holmes Street Dallas, TX 75215)

Here's a sneak peek at what you'll do:

• Provide comprehensive primary care to adult and geriatric patients, including preventive, acute, and chronic care.
• Diagnose and manage complex conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular, kidney, pulmonary, and musculoskeletal diseases.
• Perform comprehensive geriatric assessments addressing medical, functional, cognitive, behavioral, and social needs.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans and provide age-appropriate screenings, immunizations, and health counseling.
• Assess andmanagegeriatric syndromes including falls, frailty, dementia, delirium, incontinence, malnutrition, and functional decline.
• Review medications for effectiveness, interactions, adverse effects, and polypharmacy concerns.
• Support advance care planning, goals-of-care discussions, andappropriate palliativecare for patients with serious or advanced illness.
• Order, interpret, and follow up onappropriate laboratory, imaging, and diagnostic studies and make necessary specialist referrals.
• Providetimelyfollow -up after emergency visits, hospitalizations, and other transitions of care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including APPs, nurses, pharmacists, behavioral health, social workers, and care coordinators.
• Coordinate care with hospitals, specialists, home health, rehabilitation, skilled nursing facilities, and community partners.
• Identify social determinants of health and connect patients with appropriate community and supportive resources.
• Participate in population health initiatives focused on chronic disease management, preventive care, medication adherence, and improved outcomes.
• Support initiatives to reduce avoidable emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and readmissions while promoting aging in place and functional independence.
• MaintainaccurateandtimelyEHR documentation while following organizational standards for coding, chart completion, and clinical workflows.
• Support UDS, HEDIS, HRSA, quality improvement, peer review, and other clinical performance initiatives whilemaintainingregulatory compliance.
• Provide compassionate, culturally responsive,patient-centered care and engage patients and families through shared decision-making.
• Build long-term therapeutic relationships by communicating clearly, supporting caregivers, and promoting continuity of care while respecting patient autonomy and confidentiality.

What you need to succeed

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution and successful completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency.
• Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine with a current, unrestricted Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain one.
• Current DEA registration or eligibility to obtain registration, along with current BLS certification.
• Must be eligible for credentialing and privileging with HHM Health, hospitals, health plans, and applicable governmental programs.
• Geriatric Medicine fellowship training or board certification/eligibility is preferred, along with experience caring for medically complex older adults.
• FQHC, community health center, safety-net, or underserved healthcare experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with value-based care, population health, quality improvement, interdisciplinary care, and EHR systems; eClinicalWorks experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Internal Medicine, geriatric care, chronic disease management, multimorbidity, and medication/polypharmacy management.
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, organization, documentation, and teamwork skills, with a commitment to health equity and patient safety.
• Ability to perform outpatient clinical duties, communicate effectively with patients and care teams, use clinical technology, and travel between HHM Health locations or community settings as needed.

What We Offer

At HHM Health, our mission starts with caring for people and that includes you. We believe that when our team feels supported, valued, and healthy, they can make the greatest impact in the communities we serve. That’s why we invest in our employees’ well-being with free vision, dental, and life insurance, plus competitive medical premiums. 

Our full-time team members also receive a robust benefits package designed to empower you to thrive- at work, at home, and in your purpose so you can focus on what matters most: delivering compassionate, high-quality care to every patient.  

• Health Savings Account
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 3% and match 50% of the next 2% (contribute 5% to get 4% matched). 100% vested upon enrollment.
• Accidental Death & Dismemberments (ADD) plan
• Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• HHM CARES Fund (employee emergency relief fund)

Perks for providers! 

• Generous Time-off package

• Up to 18 PTO days

• 8 Health & Wellness Days
• 2 Volunteer Days

• Loan Repayment Programs. As an NHSC facility, full-time/part-timeproviders may be eligible toparticipatein loan repayment programs.
• FTCA(Federal Tort Claims Act) malpractice coverage. Provided at no cost, offering peace of mind and protection so you can practice with confidence
• CME Support Financialassistanceup to $2500 for Continuing Medical Education (CME) expenses (amount varies by provider level), empowering you to grow, learn, and stay at the forefront of patient-centered care.
• Free up to date subscription

We’re battling the Dallas Community’s Healthcare Crisis

At HHM Health, our mission is to provide quality healthcare to all its neighbors with love, compassion, and respect. Our vision is to be the best patient-focused health center providing personalized physical, mental, and spiritual care for every individual. We are led by our CARES Values (Compassion, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence, Servant Heart). Together, our patient care teams are providing quality healthcare to the uninsured and underinsured communities in Dallas and surrounding counties.

To learn more about how we’re making a difference, visit us online at