Geriatrician: Lead Community-Focused Elder Care

Sjch; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 285,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Loan repayment eligibility

PTO and holidays

Job summary

St. John's Community Health in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a compassionate Geriatrician to provide comprehensive primary and preventive care to older adults.

The role emphasizes cognitive assessments, medication management, and coordinating care across a multidisciplinary team. You will work within a faith-based community health setting, conduct home visits when needed, and contribute to quality improvement and community outreach initiatives.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• Residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine completed.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Active California Medical License, DEA, and BLS Certification.
• Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine preferred.
• Experience caring for geriatric populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary and preventive care for older adults.
• Manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Conduct geriatric, cognitive, and functional assessments.
• Evaluate and manage dementia, depression, frailty, and age-related conditions.
• Perform medication reconciliation and address polypharmacy concerns.
• Collaborate with specialists, behavioral health providers, social workers, pharmacists, and caregivers.
• Support advance care planning and goals-of-care discussions.
• Document patient care accurately in the EHR.
• Participate in quality improvement and community outreach initiatives.
• Supervise Advanced Practice Providers as assigned.

Skills

Geriatric care

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Home visits

Education

MD/DO

Internal Medicine or Family Medicine residency

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

St. John's Community Health in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a compassionate Geriatrician to provide comprehensive primary and preventive care to older adults.

The role emphasizes cognitive assessments, medication management, and coordinating care across a multidisciplinary team. You will work within a faith-based community health setting, conduct home visits when needed, and contribute to quality improvement and community outreach initiatives.