Geriatrician Physician

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Dignity Health Medical Group - Arizona ( is seeking a full-time Geriatrician to join our busy department in Prescott, Arizona

• Patient population includes Geriatrics, Dementia, and Palliative Care

• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams and Advance Practice Providers to enhance efficiency and care coordination to ensure comprehensive patient care

• Actively engage in patient education and shared decision-making to empower older adults and improve health outcomes

• Serve as a Geriatrics Consultant, including screening and diagnosing Dementia

• Clinic position with possibility of home visits

• Full time position, Monday through Friday

• Provider will have 4 hours of administrative time per week

• Daily patient volume: anticipated 6-10 patients per day

• Current programming includes multi-disciplinary Dementia Screening Clinic, Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Program (UCLA dissemination site), Outpatient and Inpatient Palliative Care, and GUIDE model participant

• Opportunity to enhance and expand services in the Cunningham Center for Compassionate Aging

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary

• Sign-on bonus and Relocation

• Excellent benefits package

• Retirement

• CME Benefits

• Loan repayment through Bright Horizons (for qualified candidates only)

• As a 501(c)3, we qualify for PSLF loan forgiveness

Job Requirements

• BE/BC in Geriatric Medicine (IM or FP), Neurology, or Hospice & Palliative Medicine (IM or FP)

• Experience or interest in working with Dementia/Alzheimer's Disease population

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Valid state medical license as MD or DO

• Valid DEA certificate

• Strong clinical skills and experience working with older adults

• Ability to work effectively in a team-based healthcare environment

• Demonstrate empathy, compassion, and respect for the unique needs of older adults and their care partners

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Where You'll Work

Yavapai Regional Medical Center was incorporated in 1942 and affiliated with Dignity Health in Arizona in 2020. Two state-of-the-art acute-care hospitals include the west campus, located

in Prescott, and the east campus, in Prescott Valley. The hospitals and associated outpatient diagnosis and treatment centers provide comprehensive medical and surgical treatments and specialty care, including cardiac, digestive health, emergency, geriatrics, lymphedema, maternity, neuro, obstetrics, orthopedic, vein and wound care and urologic treatments.

Our community - Come for the charm. Stay for the lifestyle in Prescott, AZ.

Picture a mid-sized mountain community location within 1.5 hours of a major metropolitan area. Imagine filling your lungs with the scent of pine trees as you enjoy a robust outdoor lifestyle. Let

your mind wander through the history of the Wild West as you explore a town brimming with history dating back to the days of Wyatt Earp. Envision practicing medicine with a

group of like-minded physicians who are dedicated to their community. Rich in history and charm, Prescott's many historic buildings, museums, state parks and sites offer a wide array of

ways to explore and experience the area:

• Locally owned and award-winning restaurants, bistros and cafés

• Charming shops and boutiques appealing to a wide variety of tastes

• Wide variety of festivals and arts/entertainment throughout the year

• Home to wineries and tasting rooms

• Closest metro area is Phoenix (99 miles) with a population of 1.6 million

• A 4-season climate with low humidity and plenty of sunshine!

• Regional airport with daily flights to Denver and Los Angeles

Pay Range

$250,016 - $280,010 /year

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.