Family Practice - Geriatrics Physician

Summit Recruiting Group; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 231,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Mishawaka seeks a Geriatrics Director to oversee participant care and clinical outcomes. This full-time role involves providing medical direction, developing policies, and leading a team of healthcare providers. The ideal candidate will have experience with elderly populations, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to innovative healthcare. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Top-tier benefits

Salary guarantees

Interview and relocation expenses

Professional dues

Malpractice coverage

CME

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience working with elderly or frail populations.
• Must have a driver’s license and transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical direction and supervision for participant care.
• Conducts history and physical assessments, develops treatment plans.
• Participates actively in interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Organizational

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Flexibility

Education

Board-certified in FM/IM or Geriatrics Fellows

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Geriatrics Director - Mishawaka, IN

Located 5 miles south of South Bend, PACE Director

Position Details

• Full-time, permanent position
• Supervised by the Executive Director
• Provides medical direction and supervision for participant care
• Responsible for clinical outcomes, participant care delivery, and overseeing the QAPI program
• Develops and maintains medical policies, procedures, standards, and protocols
• Provides leadership to Primary Care Providers (PCPs) and APPs
• Guides program colleagues and local community providers
• Must have a driver’s license, proof of insurance, and transportation
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiar with email, calendaring, and other software
• Excellent organizational, customer service, flexibility, and problem-solving skills
• Willing to travel regionally as needed
• Conducts history and physical assessments, develops treatment plans, and provides necessary services across participant locations
• Participates in applicant interviews and assessments for PACE enrollment
• Discusses medical conditions and prognosis with participants and caregivers to support care planning
• Works collaboratively within a shared, team-oriented culture
• Contributes to the nursing treatment program
• Sets and works toward operational goals as part of leadership
• Participates actively in the interdisciplinary team, providing education and advice on diagnoses and treatment options
• Engages in team and family conferences and decision-making
• Educates participants and families on health maintenance and chronic conditions
• Supervises healthcare and treatment programs developed by the team
• Performs physical exams, orders and evaluates tests, and records results systematically
• Skilled in physical assessment and chronic disease management for frail older adults
• Desires to work in an innovative healthcare environment
• Adapts to changing priorities based on participant needs
• Participates in provider on-call rotation as required

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $231K - $280K, plus 10% bonus

Practice management support for building your practice

Competitive salaries and recruitment packages

Top-tier benefits, salary guarantees, interview and relocation expenses, professional dues, malpractice coverage, CME

Requirements

• Board-certified in FM/IM or Geriatrics Fellows
• Minimum 1 year experience working with elderly or frail populations (no new graduates)