Telehealth Geriatrician-Site Lead

• Serve as the primary point of contact for a Houston-based health system partner. Maintain knowledge of local resources and key stakeholders. Clearly communicate with health system partners, including but not limited to:
  • Representing the organization in regular meetings with health system leadership
  • Collaborating with partners to advance shared goals and strategic priorities
  • Leading responses to partner feedback and driving follow-up actions
• Perform telehealth geriatrics consultations to patients located at Houston-based ED, including the following key clinical tasks:
  • Identifying and triage patients appropriate for specialty geriatrics consults
  • Directing on-site ApogeeCare personnel to initiate and support virtual consults
  • Identifying underlying geriatric syndromes and psychosocial complexities beyond the acute medical illness resulting in the ED utilization
  • Developing care plans to facilitate safe dispositions and clearly communicating recommendations to ED providers
• Develop strong working relationships with ED provider staff. Coordinate with other disciplines (e.g., case management, pharmacy, psychiatry, palliative care and hospice) to address complex patient needs and establish clinically appropriate care plans.
• Document assessments and care plans in the electronic health record (e.g., EPIC). Maintain patient privacy as it relates to HIPPA and other relevant data security standards.

• Current licensure as a nurse practitioner (NP) or physician (MD/DO)
• At least five years of experience in geriatric medicine
• Board certification in geriatrics or gerontological nursing preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal
• Comfort with telemedicine technology and virtual patient interactions
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

About ApogeeCare

ApogeeCare is an innovative healthcare company on a mission to improve patient care for older adults. Our telehealth solutions bring geriatric medicine to the forefront of emergency care, preventing the hazards of hospitalization and allowing patients to return home safely. Our team of experienced, mission-driven clinicians work collaboratively with ED staff to develop tailored age-friendly care plans that address each patient's unique needs. Our goal is to become a global leader in geriatric emergency medicine, continuously innovating to meet the evolving needs of our aging population and setting new standards for compassionate, patient-centered care.