Geriatrician Physician - Dementia & Palliative Care

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

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.