Geriatrician Physician

Saintpetershcs; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Geriatrician, where you'll have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of older adults. This full-time role combines outpatient services with visits to local long-term care facilities, allowing you to provide comprehensive care in a supportive environment. With a patient-centered approach, you'll be part of a team that values warmth, respect, and continuous learning. Enjoy a generous benefits package, including up to 44 days off per year and a 5% 401(k) match. Experience the vibrant community of New Brunswick, with easy access to cultural and urban amenities, making this an exciting opportunity for both professional and personal growth.

Benefits

Full benefits package

Up to 44 days off per year

5% 401(k) match

Supportive leadership

Qualifications

• Completion of residency in Geriatric Medicine is essential.
• Board-Certified or eligible in Geriatric Medicine required.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care in outpatient and nursing home settings.
• Develop care plans for patients with Alzheimer's and dementia.

Skills

Pain management

Minimally invasive surgery

Diabetes management

Mental health management

Nutrition management

Orthopedic services

Wound care

Geriatric Evaluation and Management Services

Education

ACGME or AOA accredited residency

MD or DO licensed in New Jersey

Job description

Geriatrician Physician

Geriatrics

We are seeking a Geriatrician to join one of our adult primary care practices in both outpatient and nursing homes settings.

Overview

Our patient-centered philosophy combines exceptional care with individualized attention, and the unique culture at Saint Peter's is one that cultivates warmth, inspiration, respect, and continual learning.

Saint Peter's University Hospital is a non-profit, 478-bed acute care teaching hospital sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen. Saint Peter's brings the latest medical practices and highly skilled professionals to the bedside. We employ more than 3,600 healthcare professionals and support personnel, and more than 1,000 doctors and dentists are on staff at our hospital. We treat more than 23,000 inpatients and more than 245,000 outpatients yearly.

Geriatric Medicine at Saint Peter's offers:

1. Pain management
2. Minimally invasive surgery
3. Diabetes, mental health, and nutrition management
4. Orthopedic services, including hip resurfacing and knee replacement
5. Wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for non-healing chronic wounds
6. Geriatric Evaluation and Management Services (GEMS) for assessment and care plan development for patients who suffer from Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

Opportunity Highlights

1. Full-time opportunity
2. Outpatient services and visiting patients in local long-term care and sub-acute services
3. Full benefits package with up to 44-days off per year and a 5% 401(k) match
4. Supportive leadership and administration: allowing for transparency and the open exchange of ideas

Community Highlights

Thriving area that has experienced a dramatic transformation in the past few decades. New Brunswick's robust downtown area, sitting along the Raritan River, provides a walkable, urban setting with bustling restaurants, bars, grocery stores, arts, entertainment, and it's the home of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey.

1. Enjoy fine cuisine as you walk these historical streets.
2. Home to several theatres including the State Theatre, museums, and local markets.
3. Centrally located with access to New York City and Philadelphia

Requirements:

1. Successful completion of an appropriate ACGME or AOA accredited residency and/or fellowship.
2. MD or DO licensed in the State of New Jersey
3. Board-Certified or eligible in Geriatric Medicine
4. CDS and DEA license required
5. Must qualify for Saint Peter's University Hospital Liability insurance

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