Physician - Geriatrics

Salgado LLC; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Physician in Fresno, California, to provide primary care to geriatric patients and supervise a medical team. The ideal candidate possesses an MD/DO license, board certification, and substantial experience with elderly populations. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Valid MD/DO license in good standing to practice medicine in the State.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience.
• Medically cleared for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct primary medical care to patients.
• Supervise medical care personnel including Nurse Practitioners and RNs.
• Document patient changes in medical records.

Skills

Experience with geriatric populations

Ability to evaluate and treat episodic illnesses

Supervisory skills for medical care personnel

Education

MD/DO license

Graduate of an accredited School of Medicine

Board certification

Job description

Overview:
Our client is seeking a Physician to provide direct primary medical care to patients and supervise medical care personnel, including PCP Nurse Practitioners, RNs, and Certified Medical Assistants. The Physician will deliver care within the Interdisciplinary Team framework.

Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations on new referrals.

Conduct interval history and physicals on established patients quarterly or as indicated.

Evaluate and treat patients with episodic illnesses.

Refer patients to medical specialists as needed.

Coordinate hospital admissions and discharge planning with the IDT.

Manage care for patients residing in nursing homes, including regular visits and communication with nursing home staff.

Actively participate in family conferences for care planning.

Document patient changes in medical records and communicate updates to the IDT.

Participate as a member of the IDT, attending staff meetings and contributing to care planning.

Maintain and enhance education regarding quality clinical standards and best practices for geriatric care.

Serve on Ethics and Quality Improvement Committees or work groups as assigned.

Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Valid MD/DO license in good standing to practice medicine in the State practice.

Graduate of an accredited School of Medicine.

Board certification.

Minimum of two years of clinical experience.

Experience or training in working with frail or elderly populations.

Knowledge of geriatric medicine and the special needs of complex geriatric patients.

Medically cleared for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations.

Ability to pass a criminal background check, including verification of eligibility to participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs.

Salary and Benefits: Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Population: Geriatrics

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