Geriatric Care Physician - Full-Time or Part-Time Worcester, MA

Optum; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous PTO and CME allowance

Malpractice coverage provided

Retirement savings plan

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Reliant Medical Group, an Optum company, seeks a BC/BE physician in geriatrics or internal medicine with interest in geriatrics to join our post-acute and long-term care team in Worcester, MA. This is a SNF-based, patient-centered role with strong interdisciplinary collaboration across nursing, rehabilitation, social work, and care management.

You will deliver comprehensive geriatric care, coordinate transitions, and contribute to quality improvement within a supportive, growing program.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with board certification or eligibility in geriatric medicine, internal medicine, or family medicine.
• Strong interest in geriatrics and care for older adults.
• Experience in skilled nursing facilities, post-acute and geriatric settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care to residents in Skilled Nursing Facilities.
• Manage acute and chronic conditions in older adults and coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams.
• Lead admissions, follow-ups, discharge planning, and care transitions.
• Support quality improvement efforts and reduce avoidable hospital readmissions.

Skills

Communication skills

Team-based care

Interest in geriatrics

Experience in SNF/geriatric care

Education

MD or DO

Board Certified/Eligible in Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine

Job description

Reliant Medical Group, an Optum company, is seeking a BC/BE Geriatric Medicine Physician or an Internal Medicine Physician with a strong interest in Geriatrics to join our expanding post-acute and long-term care team serving a skilled nursing facility in Worcester, Massachusetts.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a physician who is passionate about caring for older adults and enjoys building meaningful relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams. Providers will deliver comprehensive medical care in Skilled Nursing Facilities, helping to improve quality of life and health outcomes for a complex geriatric population.

Position Highlights

• Skilled Nursing Facility-based practice
• Full-time or part-time schedules available
• Flexible scheduling options
• Focus on geriatric and post-acute care
• Collaborate closely with nursing, rehabilitation, social work, and care management teams
• Opportunity to develop expertise in complex chronic disease management, care transitions, and palliative care
• Strong clinical and operational support
• Meaningful patient relationships and continuity of care

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care to residents in Skilled Nursing Facilities
• Manage acute and chronic medical conditions in older adults
• Conduct admissions, follow-up visits, and discharge planning
• Collaborate with facility staff, specialists, patients, and families to coordinate care
• Support quality improvement initiatives and reduce avoidable hospital readmissions
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and team meetings

Qualifications

• MD or DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine
• Strong interest in Geriatric Medicine required
• Eligible for Massachusetts medical licensure
• Excellent communication and team-based care skills
• Experience in Skilled Nursing Facility, post-acute, long-term care, or geriatric settings preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Sign-on bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible providers
• Generous PTO and CME allowance
• Malpractice coverage provided
• Retirement savings plan
• Professional growth and leadership opportunities

Reliant Medical Group is one of Massachusetts' largest physician-led medical groups, providing coordinated, patient-centered care across primary and specialty services. Our clinicians benefit from an integrated care model, robust clinical resources, and a collaborative culture focused on delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.