Geriatric Care Physician | Resident-Centered Medical Lead

Ju Eng Home for Senior Citizens; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ju Eng Home for Senior Citizens in Singapore is seeking a full-time Medical Doctor to provide comprehensive, resident-centred medical care. You will lead regular rounds, assess new admissions, diagnose and manage conditions, and develop individualized treatment plans in coordination with nursing and allied health staff.

You will oversee medication safety, conduct reviews, address polypharmacy, respond to emergencies, provide end-of-life and palliative guidance, and contribute to clinical

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular medical rounds across all wards to review residents' health conditions.
• Perform comprehensive medical assessments for newly admitted residents within regulatory timelines.
• Diagnose, treat and monitor acute and chronic conditions in elderly residents.
• Develop and review individualized medical treatment plans based on conditions and progress.
• Review residents with changes in medical condition, abnormal findings or deterioration.
• Arrange appropriate diagnostic investigations, medical referrals and hospital transfers when clinically indicated.
• Prescribe, review and adjust medications according to residents' conditions.
• Conduct regular medication reviews and reconciliation; assess polypharmacy and interactions.
• Provide timely medical assessment and management of residents with acute illness or deterioration.
• Support Advance Care Planning (ACP) and end-of-life care arrangements.
• Work with Nursing and allied health professionals to strengthen medical oversight and safety.

Job description

Ju Eng Home for Senior Citizens in Singapore is seeking a full-time Medical Doctor to provide comprehensive, resident-centred medical care. You will lead regular rounds, assess new admissions, diagnose and manage conditions, and develop individualized treatment plans in coordination with nursing and allied health staff.

You will oversee medication safety, conduct reviews, address polypharmacy, respond to emergencies, provide end-of-life and palliative guidance, and contribute to clinical