Senior Access Geriatric Expansion (SAGE) Physician

Join Asian Health Services as a Geriatric Medicine Physician – SAGE Clinic in Oakland, California. Asian Health Services, founded in 1974, provides medical, dental, and behavioral health services to more than 50,000 patients. Our approach to well-being focuses on “whole patient health” for all.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide both primary and consultative direct medical care to geriatric patients, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of both acute and chronic conditions.

• Lead the SAGE interdisciplinary team, which includes a nurse and community health worker, to provide support for patients and families on addressing unique complex medical and social issues.

• Conduct routine screenings, preventive care, and health assessments to identify issues such as frailty, cognitive decline, polypharmacy, functional limitations, and goals of care.

• Work collaboratively with outside specialists and other interdisciplinary team members across the organization (nurses, social workers, care coordinators, mental health providers, etc) to deliver person-centered care.

Requirements

• Experience in caring for patients with geriatric issues such as cognitive impairment/dementia, falls, polypharmacy, and goals of care.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish rapport and trust with older adults and their families.

• Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care to underserved populations.

• Fellowship training in Geriatrics or at least 2+ years of experience taking care of geriatric adults.

Benefits & Compensation

• Pay rate: $152.92 - $158.35/hour.

• Malpractice insurance covered.

Work Schedule

• Full-Time position.

• On-site position.

This position offers competitive compensation. Work with Asian Health Services in Oakland, California.