Telehealth Cognitive Care Physician Geriatrician or Neurologist

Synapticure; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Physician specializing in Geriatrics or Cognitive Neurology. This role involves assessing patients with cognitive disorders and supervising Advanced Practice Providers across various states. You'll play a crucial part in enhancing the quality of life for older adults through telehealth services, ensuring compliance with regulations, and promoting healthy aging. Join a forward-thinking organization that is transforming the lives of individuals with neurodegenerative diseases. If you are passionate about patient care and telemedicine, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical experience managing cognitive disorders.
• Board certification in relevant medical fields required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient consultations and supervise Advanced Practice Providers.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize patient care.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication Skills

Telemedicine Proficiency

Geriatric Assessment

Cognitive Assessment

Education

MD or DO from an accredited institution

Residency in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Neurology

Fellowship in Behavioral/Cognitive Neurology or Geriatrics

Tools

Telemedicine Platforms

Job description

Telehealth Cognitive Care Physician Geriatrician or Neurologist

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.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Software Development, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Biotechnology Research