Geriatrician Physician

CommonSpirit Health; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 250,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation

Excellent benefits package

Retirement

CME Benefits

Loan repayment through Bright Horizons

PSLF loan forgiveness eligibility

Job summary

Dignity Health Medical Group - Arizona is seeking a full-time Geriatrician to join our busy department in Prescott, Arizona. You will care for a diverse geriatric population with dementia and palliative needs, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance care coordination and outcomes.

The role emphasizes patient education, shared decision making, and potential home visits, with a 4-hour admin time weekly and a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• BE/BC in Geriatric Medicine or Hospice & Palliative Medicine as required.
• Experience or interest in dementia and Alzheimer's disease populations.
• License to practice medicine and a valid DEA certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide geriatrics care in a clinic setting with 6-10 daily patients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
• Educate patients and families and engage in shared decision making.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team-based care

Dementia care interest

Education

BE/BC in Geriatric Medicine (IM or FP) or Hospice & Palliative Medicine (IM or FP)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Dignity Health Medical Group - Arizona is seeking a full-time Geriatrician to join our busy department in Prescott, Arizona

• Patient population includes Geriatrics, Dementia, and Palliative Care
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams and Advance Practice Providers to enhance efficiency and care coordination to ensure comprehensive patient care
• Actively engage in patient education and shared decision-making to empower older adults and improve health outcomes
• Serve as a Geriatrics Consultant, including screening and diagnosing Dementia
• Clinic position with possibility of home visits
• Full time position, Monday through Friday
• Provider will have 4 hours of administrative time per week
• Daily patient volume: anticipated 6-10 patients per day
• Current programming includes multi-disciplinary Dementia Screening Clinic, Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Program (UCLA dissemination site), Outpatient and Inpatient Palliative Care, and GUIDE model participant
• Opportunity to enhance and expand services in the Cunningham Center for Compassionate Aging

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Sign-on bonus and Relocation
• Excellent benefits package
• Retirement
• CME Benefits
• Loan repayment through Bright Horizons (for qualified candidates only)
• As a 501(c)3, we qualify for PSLF loan forgiveness

Job Requirements

• BE/BC in Geriatric Medicine (IM or FP), Neurology, or Hospice & Palliative Medicine (IM or FP)
• Experience or interest in working with Dementia/Alzheimer's Disease population
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Valid state medical license as MD or DO
• Valid DEA certificate
• Strong clinical skills and experience working with older adults
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based healthcare environment
• Demonstrate empathy, compassion, and respect for the unique needs of older adults and their care partners

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Where You'll Work

Yavapai Regional Medical Center was incorporated in 1942 and affiliated with Dignity Health in Arizona in 2020. Two state-of-the-art acute-care hospitals include the west campus, located in Prescott, and the east campus, in Prescott Valley. The hospitals and associated outpatient diagnosis and treatment centers provide comprehensive medical and surgical treatments and specialty care, including cardiac, digestive health, emergency, geriatrics, lymphedema, maternity, neuro, obstetrics, orthopedic, vein and wound care and urologic treatments.

Our community - Come for the charm. Stay for the lifestyle in Prescott, AZ. Picture a mid-sized mountain community location within 1.5 hours of a major metropolitan area. Imagine filling your lungs with the scent of pine trees as you enjoy a robust outdoor lifestyle. Let your mind wander through the history of the Wild West as you explore a town brimming with history dating back to the days of Wyatt Earp. Envision practicing medicine with a group of like-minded physicians who are dedicated to their community. Rich in history and charm, Prescott's many historic buildings, museums, state parks and sites offer a wide array of ways to explore and experience the area:

• Locally owned and award-winning restaurants, bistros and caf s
• Charming shops and boutiques appealing to a wide variety of tastes
• Wide variety of festivals and arts/entertainment throughout the year
• Home to wineries and tasting rooms
• Closest metro area is Phoenix (99 miles) with a population of 1.6 million
• A 4-season climate with low humidity and plenty of sunshine!
• Regional airport with daily flights to Denver and Los Angeles

Pay Range

$250,016 - $280,010 /year