Family Practice Physician - Geriatrics

Job Description

Job Description

Overview:
The Physician will provide direct primary medical care to patients. In this role, you will supervise a team of medical care personnel, including Nurse Practitioners, RNs, and Medical Assistants, ensuring high-quality care is delivered in collaboration with the broader care team. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of the elderly and frail population while working in a supportive and dynamic healthcare setting.

Essential Duties

• Perform comprehensive history and physical exams for new patient referrals.

• Conduct regular interval history and physical exams for established patients, quarterly or as needed.

• Evaluate and treat patients with episodic illnesses, providing comprehensive care.

• Refer patients to medical specialists as necessary.

• Admit patients to the hospital when required, providing primary care management, regular updates to the care team, judicious use of specialty consultants, and coordinating discharge planning.

• Manage care for patients residing in nursing homes, providing regular visits and communication with nursing home staff.

• Actively participate in family conferences to discuss care planning and implementation.

• Ensure 24-hour care delivery coordination.

• Document patient changes appropriately in medical records and communicate with the team in a timely manner.

• Participate in team meetings and patient care planning, contributing to overall care strategies.

• Continuously increase knowledge regarding clinical standards and best practices for the geriatric population.

• Participate in Ethics and Quality Improvement Committees and workgroups as assigned.

• Other duties as assigned.

What you must have:

• Valid MD/DO license in good standing to practice medicine in the State of practicing.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Medicine.

• Minimum of two years of clinical experience.

• At least one year of experience working with frail or elderly patients, or willingness to undergo training upon hire.

• Knowledge of geriatric medicine and the special needs of complex geriatric patients.

• Must have a strong understanding of the cultural and social needs of diverse populations.

Desired Qualifications

• Fellowship or additional training in Geriatrics is preferred.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.

• Ability to meet a standardized set of competencies established by our client and approved by CMS.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

• Demonstrated clinical leadership and decision-making ability.

• Ability to practice medicine within the scope of professional licensure.

• Medical clearance for communicable diseases and current immunizations before engaging in direct patient contact.

• Successful completion of a criminal background check, ensuring eligibility for participation in Medicare and Medicaid programs.

Setting : Outpatient Clinic working with the geriatric population.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, base on years of expirence, and can be flexible!

• Benefits package; Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, 401(k), and Employee assistance program, etc.

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing organization.

Location and Work Type
This is a full-time, on-site position.

If you are a skilled and compassionate physician with a passion for improving patient care, we invite you to join a dynamic team that is making a difference in the lives of older adults.

If you're interested, please reply to this advertisement or directly email your resume to me at [email protected] or by calling/texting (949) 295-5951.

I strive to reply within 48 hours. Looking forward to connecting with you soon. Thank you!