Geriatrician (Physician)

About the Role

Geriatrician (Physician) at Progressive Community Health Centers in United States. Benefits: health benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide all physician care generally provided at an ambulatory care facility, with a focus on adults over the age of 65.
• Participate in the development of clinic protocols and formulary. Make recommendations, suggestions, etc., on chart information forms.
• Provide direction and leadership to the clinic's medical support staff, with regard to the administering of a patient's care.
• Perform other job-related duties, as may be assigned, by the Medical Director

Requirements

• Board eligibility in Geriatrics is required, Board certification preferred.
• Previous experience should be from a hospital or ambulatory clinic setting.

Benefits & Compensation

• As a member of the health care team, exemplify an example in attitude toward patients and staff, thereby performing duties with respect, dignity, privacy, and modesty to the patients.
• Counsel patients regarding medical and other problems which might affect patient's health and well-being.
• Provide supervision in case assignments to physician assistant, including sign off on charts.
• Loan Repayment Option is Available!
• National Health Service Corp Loan Repayment Program:
• In exchange for loan repayment, you serve at least two years of service at an NHSC-approved site in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA).

Work Schedule

• Complete all documentation within 72 hours
• Perform such clinical procedures for patient's benefit which are within scope and skill of practitioner, and which are economically feasible.