Primary Care Physician - Geriatrics

TEEMA Solutions Group; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Physician specializing in geriatrics to provide exceptional primary care and lead a team of medical professionals. This role involves comprehensive patient evaluations, treatment planning, and collaboration within an interdisciplinary team to enhance the quality of care for elderly populations. Ideal candidates hold an MD/DO license, board certification, and show a commitment to geriatric medicine practices.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Valid MD/DO license in good standing.
• Board certified with at least two years of clinical experience.
• Experience with frail or elderly populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct primary medical care to patients and supervise medical personnel.
• Conduct comprehensive history and physical examinations on patients.
• Coordinate hospital admissions and discharge planning.

Skills

Geriatric medicine

Patient care

Clinical evaluations

Education

MD/DO license

Board certification

Graduated from accredited medical school

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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