Remote Geriatric Physician

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc. (NEHCR); Houston (TX); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Board-Certified Geriatrician with extensive experience in dementia care for a part-time, remote role in Texas. This position involves conducting virtual consults and collaborating with healthcare teams to provide high-quality cognitive care for older adults. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and have a deep understanding of dementia-related care and regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years clinical experience caring for older adults, focus on dementia.
• Unrestricted Texas medical license required.
• Experience with telemedicine-based care or remote consults.

Responsibilities

• Conduct remote diagnostic evaluations for older adults suspected of dementia.
• Advise and collaborate with ARNPs, MDs, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Ensure adherence to clinical regulations across state lines.

Skills

Strong communication

Clinical documentation

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of dementia regulations

Education

MD or DO with Board Certification in Geriatrics

Job description

We are seeking aBoard-Certified Geriatrician with deep experience in dementia care to join ourteam in a part-time, remote contractor role. This position supportsdementia-related diagnostic and management services through virtual consults,helping expand access to high-quality cognitive care for older adults acrossTexas.

This is an excellentopportunity for a physician who is passionate about elder care, cognitivehealth, and delivering innovative care through telemedicine.

Location:Remote (Texas license required)

Schedule:5–10 hours/week

Compensation:Competitive hourly rate, Contractor (1099)

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct remote diagnosticand consultative evaluations for older adults with suspected or diagnoseddementia
• Provide expert input oncomplex or high-acuity dementia cases, including diagnostic clarification,behavior management, and advanced care planning
• Advise and collaborate withARNPs, MDs, and interdisciplinary teams (NPs, social workers, care navigators)
• Offer clinical oversight onchallenging geriatric issues, including comorbidities and polypharmacy
• Support care coordinationand care transitions, especially in value-based or risk-based care models
• Ensure adherence to clinicalregulations and standards across state lines

Requirements:

• MD or DO with BoardCertification in Geriatrics
• Minimum of 5 years ofclinical experience caring for older adults, ideally with a focus on dementia
• Unrestricted Texas medicallicense
• Experience withtelemedicine-based care or remote consults
• Strong communication,clinical documentation, and interpersonal skills
• Deep understanding ofdementia-related regulatory requirements, cognitive tools, and behavioralmanagement
• Ability to workindependently while collaborating with virtual care teams
• Familiarity with value-basedcare, managed care models, or risk-based contracts is a plus

This role offers theflexibility of remote work with a meaningful impact on older adults and theirfamilies. If you are a compassionate, experienced geriatric physician lookingto contribute to a forward-thinking virtual care model, we welcome your application.