Geriatric Physician & Senior Care Leader

Senior LIFE; Allentown (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior LIFE is seeking an accomplished physician to join our comprehensive senior care team in Allentown. The role emphasizes elder-focused medical oversight, collaboration with social workers, dietitians, and therapists to deliver integrated in-home and community-based care under Medicare/Medicaid programs.

Candidates will lead interdisciplinary teams, coordinate with LIFE Center staff, and contribute to high-quality outcomes for seniors living at home. EOE

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical school with a valid license to practice medicine in Pennsylvania.
• Minimum one year experience working with frail/elderly population.
• Strong clinical leadership and ability to work in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive histories and physicals on new referrals to determine best care and set member-specific goals.
• Perform interval histories and physicals on existing members per care schedules or changes in status.
• Evaluate and treat episodic illnesses with the interdisciplinary team.
• Refer to specialists when beyond the immediate scope of expertise.
• Admit and co-manage members in the hospital with facility physicians.
• Coordinate discharge plans with LIFE Center staff and other care professionals.
• Communicate treatment plans to members, families, and external caregivers.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Geriatrics expertise

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Medical degree

PA license in PA

Geriatrics fellowship preferred

Job description

Senior LIFE is seeking an accomplished physician to join our comprehensive senior care team in Allentown. The role emphasizes elder-focused medical oversight, collaboration with social workers, dietitians, and therapists to deliver integrated in-home and community-based care under Medicare/Medicaid programs.

Candidates will lead interdisciplinary teams, coordinate with LIFE Center staff, and contribute to high-quality outcomes for seniors living at home. EOE