Senior Health Physician

American Geriatrics Society; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$6000 CME annually

30 days of time off per year

Paid malpractice

Sign on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The American Geriatrics Society in Spartanburg, SC is seeking a full time Skilled Nursing Facility Physician (SNFist). The successful candidate will provide clinical care for inpatients in a skilled nursing facility, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to manage medically complex geriatric patients.

Benefits include $6000 annual CME, 30 days of time off, and relocation assistance. Spartanburg offers a moderate housing market and a rich lifestyle with easy access to nature and recreational activities.

Qualifications

• Must be BC/BE in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine or fellowship trained in Geriatrics.
• Experience in providing emergency medical care to geriatric residents.
• Ability to work on interdisciplinary care teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for inpatients in a skilled nursing facility.
• Organize and participate in daily care team meetings.
• Discuss care goals and advanced directives with patients and families.
• Oversee Nurse Practitioners providing care services.

Skills

Autonomy in high acuity patient care

Ability to facilitate care team meetings

Experience with hospice care

Knowledge of advanced directives

Education

BC/BE IM/FM or fellowship training in Geriatrics

Job description

Overview

Spartanburg Regional located in Spartanburg, SC is seeking a full time BC/BE IM/FM or fellowship trained Geriatrician to join the Medical Group of the Carolinas - Senior Health team as a Skilled Nursing Facility Physician (SNFist). The SNFist will provide clinical care for inpatients in a skilled nursing facility to include direct medical and on-call care and emergency medical care to geriatric residents, serving on interdisciplinary care teams and being a liaison with family members regarding resident care decisions.

Responsibilities

• Flexible schedule
• Call 1:3 weeks including weekends (phone only), NP is 1st call
• Autonomy while caring for high acuity patients in need of medically complex care.
• Organize, attend and facilitate in all daily Care Team Meetings within the assigned facility.
• Ensure proper progress on plan of care and identify any early warning signs for readmissions during the critical, immediate post-discharge period.
• Discuss goals of care, transition planning, and advanced directives, as appropriate, with patient and families.
• Serve as attending for patients in SNF when converted to Hospice care with ability and willingness to assist in symptom management at end of life.
• Oversee Nurse Practitioners providing care services in Skilled Nursing Facilities.
• Attend and participate in all QI, Peer Review and Care Management Meetings requested.
• Opportunity for teaching medical students and primary care residents
• Research in innovative care models

Benefits

• $6000 CME annually
• 30 days of time off per year
• Paid malpractice with tail coverage
• Sign on bonus and relocation assistance available
• Attractive retirement options
• PSLF approved institution

Location and Lifestyle

Just an hour from the Blue Ridge Mountains and 3 hours from the ocean, housing is moderately priced, educational options abound, and residents still value old-fashioned gentility and respect for others. Commuting is easy, and your recreational opportunities are endless. Come find out why everyone wants to live here, in the Upstate of South Carolina!

Contact Information

Kristin Baker, Sr. Physician Recruiter
864-560-6171
[e-mail]

Taylor Brady, Physician Recruiter
864-560-6171
[e-mail]
www.spartanburgregional.com