Geriatric Medicine - Physician

Carle Health; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 310,000 - 315,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare system is seeking a dedicated Geriatrician to join their team in Urbana, Illinois. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in an ambulatory clinic alongside experienced colleagues while providing care in nursing homes. The position allows for a balanced work schedule, with no hospital practice required, and the potential for academic affiliation with a pioneering medical school. Enjoy a fulfilling career in a supportive community that values its healthcare providers and offers a comprehensive benefits package. This is a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of patients while enjoying the benefits of a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for academic affiliation

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Seeking a BE/BC Geriatrician with strong clinical and patient care skills.
• Experience in nursing home coverage and ambulatory clinic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing home coverage and care in ambulatory clinic settings.
• On-call duties for nursing home patients and geriatric service calls.

Skills

Geriatric Medicine

Clinical Skills

Patient Care

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Board Certification in Geriatrics

Job description

Overview

Carle Health is seeking a BE/BC Geriatrician to join our established practice in Urbana, Illinois.

Opportunity Details

• Join five Geriatricians in the ambulatory clinic, along with 9 APPs, and full-time nursing staff
• There are 50 hospitalists and a dedicated geriatric hospitalist to assist with hospital admissions
• Primary responsibilities include nursing home coverage and ambulatory clinic
• Planned clinic schedule is Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Provide service in sub-acute, rehabilitation and short-stay environments
• Opportunity for medical directorship and providing long-term care at a third nursing home in the area
• Hospital practice is not required
• There are no visit or staffing requirements for assisted-care facilities, home visits, hospice or palliative care
• Physicians will be on call for their nursing home patients during the week; and 1 in 12 weekday/weekend for geriatric service call (for ambulatory clinic patients)
• Part-time positions available
• Opportunity for academic and/or research affiliation with the Carle Illinois College of Medicine
• Carle Illinois College of Medicine is the nation’s first medical school focused at the intersection of healthcare and engineering

About Our Community

Champaign-Urbana has been defined as a micro-urban community, meaning we have many of the amenities of a much bigger city, with the feel of a smaller town. Almost equidistant to Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis for fun weekends away, the area offers excellent schools, a great downtown scene, the University of Illinois, Big 10 sports and an exciting college town atmosphere, including Krannert Center for the Performing Arts.

About Us

Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all here at Carle Health. Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,500 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses and is recognized as a Great Place to Work. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital and Carle Health Pekin Hospital hold Magnet designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $310,000 - $315,000. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.