Nursing Home Physician - IM/FM/Geriatrics

AOIA; Cambridge, Somerville, Boston (MA, MA, MA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 142,000; Part time

Job summary

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is recruiting a part-time geriatrician to join the Older Adults service within the Department of Medicine. The 0.5 FTE position offers flexibility in scheduling and a supportive team across CHA's network.

The role includes a Harvard Medical School appointment (Instructor/Assistant/Associate Professor) with responsibilities in teaching and clinical care, using the EPIC EMR for patient management and coordination with nurse practitioners.

Qualifications

• BC/BE in Internal or Family Medicine; geriatrics nursing home care experience preferred.
• Excellent clinical and communication skills; commitment to serving CHA's diverse patient population.
• Academic safety net system experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide geriatric care in CHA's nursing home program.
• Collaborate with a team of geriatric physicians and nurse practitioners.
• Teach responsibilities per HMS appointment (Instructor/Assistant/Associate Professor).

Skills

Clinical excellence

Communication skills

Teaching commitment

Education

Board-certified/Board-eligible in Internal or Family Medicine

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is recruiting a Geriatrician to join our well-established Older Adults service line within the Department of Medicine. CHA is an award-winning health system based in Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston's metro-north communities, CHA provides innovative primary, specialty and emergency care to our diverse patient population through an established network of ambulatory clinics, an urgent care site and two full service hospitals.

Position Details:

• Part-time nursing home opportunity at 0.5 FTE.

• Join a dedicated team providing high-quality care through our nursing home program

• Our division includes eight geriatric physicians and a team of skilled nurse practitioners. This position offers flexibility in scheduling and work hours, supporting an excellent work-life balance.

• You will use the EPIC electronic medical record (EMR) system.

• The position carries a Harvard Medical School (HMS) appointment of Instructor, Assistant or Associate Professor, commensurate HMS appointment criteria, candidate qualifications, and commitment to teaching responsibilities.

• Call schedule: 1:8, telephone-only; first call is covered by nurse practitioners.

Qualifications:

• BC/BE in Internal or Family medicine, with preferred experience in Geriatrics or nursing home care

• Qualified candidates will possess excellent clinical and communication skills and a demonstrated commitment to serving CHA's diverse and deserving patient population.

• Previous experience in an academic safety net system is a plus.

CHA offers a competitive compensation plan, including a guaranteed base salary plus production incentive. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health/dental/life/disability insurance, generous paid time off, CME time and dollars, and more. The 0.5 FTE guaranteed base salary range of $122,000-$142,000 is based on years of experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.

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