Geriatric Medicine, Practice Geriatric Medicine in Outpatient Consultative Role in Saratoga Springs,

Job Description

This primarily outpatient position offers extended appointment times, fostering meaningful connections with patients and caregivers while delivering personalized care that aligns with individuals goals, values, and quality-of-life priorities. The primary clinical setting is an outpatient consultative geriatric assessment clinic and will play a key role in realizing the hospitals Center for Successful Aging initiative. 

Key Responsibilities: 

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• Provide comprehensive outpatient geriatric assessments and consultative care for older adults with complex medical and social needs.
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• Collaborate closely with the hospitals inpatient consultative geriatric service to ensure smooth transitions and continuity of care across settings. 
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• Work in a consultative role with community primary care providers, offering expertise in geriatric syndromes, polypharmacy management, functional assessment, dementia care, and advance care planning. 
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• Collaborate with other members of the Geriatric team including advanced practice providers, case management, social work and other interdisciplinary care teams to optimize patient outcomes through value-based, patient-centered team-based care.  
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• Opportunities for teaching family medicine residents and/or fellows exist based upon interest.
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Qualifications: 

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• MD or DO with board certification/eligibility in Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine or Family Medicine trained). 
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• Eligible for licensure in New York State
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• Strong clinical skills in geriatric medicine, including diagnosis, management, and care planning for older adults. 
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• Commitment to value-based, patient-centered care models with a consultative focus. 
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• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and healthcare professionals. 
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• Interest in innovation in Geriatric Medicine. 
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