Geriatric Physician - 141898

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology & Palliative Care at the University of California, San Diego is recruiting a full-time geriatrics-trained physician to serve in the San Diego area. The role includes outpatient and inpatient care in a hybrid model, with responsibilities across multiple clinical programs and teaching opportunities for learners.

Minimum qualifications include MD/DO, California license/DEA, and board certification or eligibility in geriatrics.

Qualifications

• Candidate must hold MD or DO and a valid California medical license/DEA.
• Board certification or eligibility in geriatrics is required.
• Experience caring for geriatric patients; teaching and scholarship are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care in outpatient and inpatient settings within a hybrid inpatient/outpatient geriatrics program.
• Teach medical students and trainees across settings.
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver comprehensive geriatric care.

Skills

Clinical care

Teaching

Geriatrics

Diversity

Education

MD or DO

California Medical License

Board-certified in geriatrics

Job description

The Department of Medicine (http://med.ucsd.edu) at University of California, San Diego is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. The Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology & Palliative Care is actively recruiting for a full-time geriatrics-trained physician to practice in the San Diego, CA area. We seek an individual who is willing to work in a wide range of clinical programs in our growing geriatrics program. We provide clinical care in the outpatient and inpatient setting. Position will cover various clinical settings as needed but is designed as a hybrid inpatient/outpatient role.UC San Diego Health offers a superb benefits package and excellent opportunities for teaching and pursuing other academic interests.

The Department is seeking candidates who have demonstrated commitment to excellence in clinical care, teaching, and service towards building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment. California medicine license/eligibility and board certification/eligibility in geriatrics required. The ideal candidate should have five or more years of geriatrics medicine experience in a variety of clinical care settings; clinical teaching; scholarship and institutional/committee service are preferred. Minimum basic qualification: must be board certified or board eligible in geriatrics.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy
• Valid California Medical License/DEA
• Board-Certified or Board- eligible in geriatric medicine required
• Experience caring for geriatric patients, ideally five or more years
• Strong track record in clinical care and collaborating across disciplines
• Experience and ability to teach medical students and trainees
• Demonstrated commitment to maintain the highest standards of clinical care, teaching, and professional activities, and to develop a climate that supports equality and diversity

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check, pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $0 - $0 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $0.00 - $0.00

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).