Geriatric Primary Care Physician & Lead Clinician

Abode Hospice; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Abode Hospice is seeking a full-time clinical physician lead in Lexington, Kentucky. In this role, you will provide complex and geriatric care to patients, ensuring ethical and evidence-based decision-making. You will collaborate with nurse practitioners and other team members to enhance patient outcomes and participate in leadership duties.

Candidates should have administrative leadership experience in healthcare, board certification in relevant medical fields, and a Doctor of Medicine degree. Compassionate communication and excellent organizational skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of administrative leadership experience in healthcare.
• Clinical medical experience of seven years or more preferred.
• Board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine or Geriatrics is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality complex and geriatric care to residents and patients.
• Collaborate with facility leadership and other healthcare providers.
• Audit practitioner medical orders and documentation.
• Participate in company frontline/backup call processes for acute changes.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassion

Patience

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of medicine

Doctor of Medicine

Job description

Abode Hospice is seeking a full-time clinical physician lead in Lexington, Kentucky. In this role, you will provide complex and geriatric care to patients, ensuring ethical and evidence-based decision-making. You will collaborate with nurse practitioners and other team members to enhance patient outcomes and participate in leadership duties.

Candidates should have administrative leadership experience in healthcare, board certification in relevant medical fields, and a Doctor of Medicine degree. Compassionate communication and excellent organizational skills are essential for success in this role.