Academic Geriatrics Hospitalist – Inpatient Consults

American Geriatrics Society; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner University Medical Group in Phoenix seeks an experienced Consultant Geriatrician to expand inpatient geriatrics consultation services within a tertiary academic hospital setting. You will collaborate with medicine, surgery, and subspecialty teams to optimize care for older adults and advance geriatric principles in daily practice.

The role includes potential leadership responsibilities as an Associate Program Director for Quality Improvement, Patient Safety, and Scholarly Activity within

Qualifications

• Board-certified in geriatrics or palliative medicine with an active medical license.
• Proven track record in academic medicine and clinical teaching.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in a hospital-based setting.
• Commitment to scholarly activity and quality improvement in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Consultation: manage multi-morbidity, polypharmacy, co-management of complex cases.
• Academic Leadership: mentor residents/fellows, lead scholarly activity, and drive quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Geriatrics consultation

Team leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Medical education

Polypharmacy management

Education

Board Certification in Geriatric Medicine or Palliative Medicine

Job description

Banner University Medical Group in Phoenix seeks an experienced Consultant Geriatrician to expand inpatient geriatrics consultation services within a tertiary academic hospital setting. You will collaborate with medicine, surgery, and subspecialty teams to optimize care for older adults and advance geriatric principles in daily practice.

The role includes potential leadership responsibilities as an Associate Program Director for Quality Improvement, Patient Safety, and Scholarly Activity within