Geriatric Specialist (N)

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 multidisciplinary 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 Geriatric Medicine Fellowship at a prestigious medical school, where our organization acts as a key clinical training site.

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 the assessed medical conditions, demonstrating knowledge of relevant pharmaceuticals and non-pharmaceutical aids, along with the ability to instruct patients on proper usage.
• Refer patients to specialists and other relevant care components as necessary.
• Oversee and coordinate the patient care activities of clinical team members and support staff as needed.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to address each patient’s unique needs.
• Participate in overnight, weekend, and holiday on-call duties as appropriate for the practice area.
• Document each patient interaction promptly (typically on the same day) using the designated electronic medical record system.
• Complete and sign documentation in a timely manner to facilitate charge submissions by the billing department.
• Adhere to established departmental policies, procedures, objectives, and quality improvement initiatives, as well as safety and infection control standards.
• 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.
• Contribute to quality improvement and review activities within the medical staff.
• Attend weekly Medical Staff Meetings.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education: Must possess an 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: Must hold a valid and unrestricted medical license in Massachusetts.
• Certification: Current American Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine, with renewal prior to expiration if necessary. Added certification in geriatric medicine from ABIM is preferred. Federal DEA Certification is required. CPR, BLS, and ACLS certifications as indicated by the specific practice location.

Experience:

• Experience in training and/or practice caring for seniors in long-term chronic care, community, or home settings.
• Proven ability to deliver effective medical care in an inpatient environment.
• Capability 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 area of expertise.
• Aptitude for supervising, advising, and training clinical professionals and/or students in the area of expertise.

Remote Work:

On-site

Compensation Range:

$197,901.00 - $279,389.00