Primary Care Physician ~ Geriatrics ~ Delaware

US HealthCare Careers; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/vision/dental insurances

Paid malpractice

CME time & expense allowance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Delaware seeks a Primary Care Physician specializing in geriatrics to provide comprehensive medical care for elderly patients. The ideal candidate will have a Doctorate Degree, relevant certifications, and experience working with the frail population. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and a retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• Active physician license in Delaware required.
• Certification and DEA Registration required.
• Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Practice required.
• One year experience with elderly population required.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary medical care to elderly patients.
• Develop and evaluate care plans collaboratively.
• Make independent decisions regarding medical needs.

Skills

Geriatric care

Assessment skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Medical decision-making

Education

Doctorate Degree (MD or DO)

Job description

Primary Care Physician ~ Geriatrics ~ Delaware

Nationally accredited Geriatric program seeking a Primary Care physician to provide primary medical care to elderly patients, including assessment, development of a plan of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, provision of direct participant medical care, and evaluation of effectiveness of the plan of care. Functions in a collegiate relationship with the other health care professionals, making independent decisions regarding medical needs and health regimens. Carries out medical procedures as indicated.

Requirements

• Doctorate Degree (Includes PhDs): MD or DO.
• Current and active physician license to practice in state of DE required.
• Certification and DEA Registration required. Current BLS required.
• Board Certification Internal Medicine or Family Practice required.
• Board Certification in Geriatrics preferred.
• A minimum of one (1) year working with the frail or elderly population required.

Benefits

• Health/vision/dental insurances
• Paid malpractice, including post-SPHP employment tail coverage
• CME time & expense allowance
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings plan