Geriatric Physician — Lead Senior Care Team

Senior LIFE PA; Allentown (Lehigh County); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior LIFE PA is seeking an accomplished physician to lead comprehensive geriatric care at our Allentown center. The role collaborates with social workers, dieticians, therapists and other caregivers to provide all-inclusive, elder-centered care within a Medicare/Medicaid funded program.

The ideal candidate holds a PA license in Pennsylvania, an MD/DO, and a geriatric fellowship is preferred. At least one year serving frail seniors and proven clinical leadership are expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical school with a PA license to practice in Pennsylvania.
• Geriatrics fellowship preferred.
• Minimum of one year experience working with frail/elderly population.
• Strong clinical leadership and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive histories and physicals for new referrals and set patient-centered goals.
• Perform interval histories and physicals for existing members per care schedules or changes in status.
• Evaluate and treat episodic illnesses with interdisciplinary teams.
• Arrange specialist referrals when beyond the scope of practice.
• Co-manage hospital admissions and provide attending support with facility physicians.
• Coordinate discharge plans with LIFE Center staff and therapists.
• Communicate treatment plans to staff, members, and family/caregivers to ensure understanding.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Geriatrics knowledge

Education

MD/DO medical degree

PA license in PA

Geriatrics fellowship preferred

Job description

Senior LIFE PA is seeking an accomplished physician to lead comprehensive geriatric care at our Allentown center. The role collaborates with social workers, dieticians, therapists and other caregivers to provide all-inclusive, elder-centered care within a Medicare/Medicaid funded program.

The ideal candidate holds a PA license in Pennsylvania, an MD/DO, and a geriatric fellowship is preferred. At least one year serving frail seniors and proven clinical leadership are expected.