Telehealth Cognitive Care Physician Geriatrician or Neurologist

SynaptiCure Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

SynaptciCure Inc. is looking for a Physician specializing in Geriatrics or Cognitive Neurology. The role involves patient assessments, supervising Advanced Practice Providers, and promoting quality aging through telehealth services. Ideal candidates will have strong clinical experience and a commitment to innovation in geriatric care.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid medical license to practice in the state.
• Commitment to staying updated with advancements in memory disorders and healthcare technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient consultations and manage complex cases.
• Supervise and mentor Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) across states.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize patient care.

Skills

Clinical experience in managing cognitive disorders

Supervisory skills

Proficiency in telemedicine

Excellent communication skills

Education

MD or DO from an accredited institution

Residency in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Neurology

Fellowship in Behavioral/Cognitive Neurology or Geriatrics

Job description

About Synapticure

As a patient and caregiver-founded company, Synapticure provides instant access to expert neurologists, cutting-edge treatments and trials, and wraparound care coordination and behavioral health support in all 50 states through a virtual care platform. Partnering with providers and health plans, including CMS' new GUIDE dementia care model, Synapticure is dedicated to transforming the lives of millions of individuals and their families living with neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and ALS.

The Role

We are seeking a Physician specializing in Geriatrics or Cognitive Neurology to both see and assess patients with cognitive disorders as well as provide supervision and support to Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) in various states where our patients reside.

Job Duties – What you’ll be doing

• Offer direct patient-facing consultations as needed to address complex cases.
• Supervise and mentor Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) across different states, ensuring compliance with state-specific regulations and standards
• Provide guidance and support to APPs in conducting virtual patient consultations, performing comprehensive cognitive assessments, and managing complex medical conditions.
• Oversee the prescription of medications and the ordering of diagnostic tests by APPs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care and ensure cohesive treatment plans.
• Promote healthy aging and enhance the quality of life for older adults through telehealth services.
• Ensure APPs stay up to date with advancements in geriatric medicine, telemedicine, and healthcare technology.
• Maintain excellent communication with elderly patients, their families, and healthcare colleagues through virtual channels.

Requirements – What we look for in you

• MD or DO from an accredited institution.
• Completion of a residency program in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Neurology with a subsequent fellowship in Behavioral/cognitive Neurology or Geriatrics.
• Strong clinical experience in managing patients with memory/cognitive disorders.Board certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, or Neurology.
• Valid medical license to practice in state where supervision is required
• Proficiency in telemedicine platforms and technologies for conducting remote patient consultations.
• Strong clinical skills in geriatric and cognitive assessment, management of complex medical conditions, and medication management.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with elderly patients, families, and healthcare colleagues through virtual channels.
• Commitment to staying up to date with advancements in Memory/cognitive disorders and their care and management, telemedicine, and healthcare technology.

Join our team and make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of older adults through innovative telehealth services, while supporting and guiding our dedicated APPs.