Geriatric and Palliative Medicine Physician

GeriatricsIncludes callFull-Time

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Job Description

Job Title

Geriatric and Palliative Medicine Physician

Department

Geriatrics/Palliative Care (Katherine Galluzzi)

FLSA

United States of America (Exempt)

Location

Philadelphia Campus

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Position Summary

​PCOM is a leading institution dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative education, research, and patient care. Our Department of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine seeks a compassionate and expert physician to join our team.

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We are seeking a board-certified physician in Geriatric Medicine and/or Palliative Care to join our department. The successful candidate will provide high-quality patient care, teach osteopathic medical students and residents, and contribute to research and scholarly activities.

​ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:​

Clinical: 60%

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  • Provide primary and consultative care to geriatric and palliative patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care.
  • Participate in on-call rotations

Teaching: 20%

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  • Teach osteopathic medical students and residents in classroom and clinical settings.
  • Develop and implement curriculum related to geriatric and palliative medicine.
  • Mentor students and residents in research and scholarly projects.

Research and Scholarship: 10%

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  • Conduct research in geriatric and palliative medicine.
  • Publish peer-reviewed articles and present at national conferences. 3. Secure funding through grants and other mechanisms.

Service duties will include: 10%

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  • Participate in departmental and institutional committees.
  • Contribute to community outreach and education initiatives.
  • Collaborate with healthcare organizations to advance geriatric and palliative care.

Required Skills and Experience

Minimum Requirements

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  • Completion of residency training in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
  • Licensure to practice medicine in Pennsylvania.
  • Strong clinical and teaching skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

​Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in medical education and curriculum development.
  • Research experience and publication record.
  • Leadership experience in departmental or institutional roles.
  • Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.

Education and Certifications

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  • DO or MD Geriatric Medicine and/or Palliative Medicine (required)
  • Board certification in Geriatric Medicine and/or Palliative Medicine (required)

​REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR APPLICATION CONSIDERATION

  • Resume/CV
  • Cover Letter​

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Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience, education, and the responsibilities of the role.

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The referenced salary range is based on PCOM good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. PCOM offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement.

PCOM prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, race, sex, color, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sexual orientation, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military and military veteran status or any other legally protected class status in all its programs, activities, and employment practices.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide primary and consultative geriatric and palliative care in both inpatient and outpatient settings while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Additionally, the role involves teaching osteopathic medical students and residents, conducting research, and participating in institutional committees.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DO or MD degree and be board-certified in Geriatric Medicine and/or Palliative Medicine. Completion of a residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine and a valid Pennsylvania medical license are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical CareMentoringScholarly WritingGrant WritingInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient ConsultationOsteopathic MedicineCommunication Skills

Geriatrics — Physician Career Context

Of the 36 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution27 jobs · 9 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 9 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
54% this job
Sign-on bonus
19%
Relocation assistance
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Geriatrics listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 193 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Philadelphia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$204k
Typical market rent
$1,768/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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