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 diverse clinical care team, which includes specialty consultants, nurse practitioners, therapists, nursing staff, and additional healthcare providers.

Additionally, this position may encompass educational responsibilities related to the Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at a prestigious medical school, where our organization acts as a key clinical teaching facility.

• Conduct comprehensive medical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatments for long-term chronic care patients, including those transitioning from acute care, as well as outpatients.
• Prescribe medications and treatment plans tailored to the assessed medical conditions, demonstrating knowledge of relevant pharmaceuticals and non-pharmaceutical aids, while instructing 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 multidisciplinary team members to address each patient’s unique needs.
• Participate in on-call duties during nights, weekends, and holidays as required for the practice area.
• Document each patient interaction promptly, typically on the same day, utilizing the designated electronic medical record system.
• Complete and sign documentation in a timely manner to facilitate charge submissions by the external billing company.
• Adhere to established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, including continuous quality improvement initiatives and safety standards.
• Meet productivity benchmarks set by the Department of Medicine Administration.
• Engage in health promotion, education, and preventive 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.

Education: Must possess an MD or DO degree with a minimum of three years in an ABIM-recognized internal medicine or family practice residency. Completion of an ACGME-accredited geriatric medicine fellowship program is preferred.

Licensure: A valid and unrestricted Massachusetts Medical License is required.

Certification: Must hold 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 and CPR, BLS, ACLS certifications as required by the specific practice location are also necessary.

• 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 relevant field.
• Aptitude for supervising, advising, and training clinical professionals and/or students in the area of expertise.

This position is primarily on-site.

The salary range for this role is between $197,901.00 and $279,389.00.