Geriatric Specialist- RSU

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview:

The Geriatrician serves as the primary physician for geriatric patients, as well as others, across various clinical settings within our organization. This role involves close collaboration with a diverse clinical care team, which includes specialty consultants, nurse practitioners, therapists, nursing staff, and additional healthcare providers. Additionally, this position may encompass teaching duties associated with the Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at a prestigious medical school, where our organization acts as a key clinical training site.

At our organization, employees are dedicated to transforming the aging experience. With empathy, resilience, and commitment, we positively impact the lives of patients, residents, their families, and the wider senior care community every day. These meaningful connections enrich our work and inspire us to reach our full potential. Here, we are encouraged to continuously grow, and as we evolve, so does our collective influence.

Benefits We Offer:

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, effective from your first day for roles exceeding 24 hours per week.

• A 403b retirement plan accessible to all employees, including per diem staff.

• Generous paid time off policies.

• On-site health and wellness initiatives.

• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.

• An employee recognition program to celebrate achievements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct medical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatments for long-term chronic care patients, including post-acute care inpatients and outpatients.

• Prescribe medications and treatment plans tailored to assessed medical conditions, demonstrating knowledge of relevant pharmaceuticals and non-pharmaceutical aids, along with proper dosage instructions for patients.

• Refer patients to specialists and relevant care components as necessary.

• Oversee and coordinate the patient care activities of clinical team members and support staff as needed.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to address each patient's unique needs.

• Participate in overnight, weekend, and holiday on-call duties as required for the practice area.

• Document each patient interaction promptly (typically on the same day) using the designated electronic medical record system.

• Complete necessary documentation in a timely manner to facilitate charge submissions by the off-site billing company.

• Adhere to established departmental policies, procedures, objectives, and quality improvement standards, including safety and infection control measures.

• Meet productivity benchmarks set by the Department of Medicine Administration.

• Engage in health promotion, education, and preventative programs throughout the organization as appropriate.

• Train and supervise medical students, residents, and fellows involved in specialty activities and procedures as needed.

• Contribute to quality improvement and review activities within the medical staff.

• Attend weekly Medical Staff Meetings.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: MD or DO degree with a residency in internal medicine or family practice (minimum of 3 years). Completion of an ACGME accredited geriatric medicine fellowship program is preferred.

• License: A valid and unrestricted Massachusetts Medical License.

• Certification: Current American Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine, renewed as necessary before expiration.

• Preferred ABIM added certification in geriatric medicine.

• Federal DEA Certification required.

• CPR, BLS, and ACLS certifications as required by the specific practice location.

• Experience in caring for seniors in long-term chronic care, community, or home settings, gained through training or practice.

• Proven ability to deliver effective medical care in an inpatient environment.

• Capacity to uphold quality, safety, and infection control standards.

• Familiarity with community medical diagnostic and patient care services relevant to the area of expertise.

• Experience working both independently and collaboratively within a team.

• Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment in the relevant field.

• Ability to supervise, mentor, and train clinical professionals and/or students in the area.

Work Environment:

On-site

Salary Range:

$197,901.00 - $279,389.00