Inpatient Geriatrics Consultant in Academic Medicine

Jobtome; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner University Medical Group in Phoenix seeks a highly skilled Consultant Geriatrician to expand inpatient geriatrics consults within hospital medicine. The role emphasizes academic-minded clinical work and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to optimize care for older adults.

The position offers an academic leadership track with a potential 0.25 FTE Associate Program Director role in Quality Improvement, Patient Safety, and Scholarly Activity within the Internal Medicine Residency

Qualifications

• Board certification in Geriatric Medicine or Palliative Medicine.
• At least five years of post-fellowship experience in an Academic Medical Center.
• Proven scholarly activity or publications and contributions to medical education.
• Excellent interdisciplinary communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert geriatric assessment and management within inpatient consults.
• Collaborate with Medicine, Orthopedics, ICU, and Cardiology teams on complex cases.
• Lead teaching and mentorship for residents, fellows, and medical students.
• Engage in research and quality improvement initiatives to reduce complications.
• Participate in academic leadership roles, including program leadership activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Scholarly output

Job description

Banner University Medical Group in Phoenix seeks a highly skilled Consultant Geriatrician to expand inpatient geriatrics consults within hospital medicine. The role emphasizes academic-minded clinical work and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to optimize care for older adults.

The position offers an academic leadership track with a potential 0.25 FTE Associate Program Director role in Quality Improvement, Patient Safety, and Scholarly Activity within the Internal Medicine Residency