Job ID: 2662

Type: Physicians

State: TX

Area: Western Texas

Specialty: GERIATRICS

Description: Seeking a BC/BE Geriatrician for a Traditional or Outpatient only position • Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm but flexible on hours • Clinic 4 ½ days allowing item for admin duties. • This role requires a deep understanding of age-related conditions, complex medical needs, and multidisciplinary care to manage chronic conditions, prevent disease, and improve quality of life. • The ideal candidate will have an interest in both clinical excellence and medical education, particularly in training and mentoring Internal Medicine residents. • Conduct comprehensive evaluations of elderly patients, including medical history, physical examination, cognitive and functional assessments. • Diagnose and treat age-related conditions, including chronic diseases like hypertension, diabetes, osteoarthritis, and heart disease. • Prescribe appropriate medications, keeping in mind polypharmacy concerns and potential drug interactions. • Develop personalized care plans to manage chronic conditions and prevent hospitalization. • Work closely with a team of healthcare providers, including nurses, social workers, physical therapists, and dietitians, to coordinate patient care. • Communicate with family members or caregivers to ensure understanding of the patient's condition and treatment plan. • Educate patients and their families about aging-related health issues, self-management techniques, and preventive care strategies. • Promote healthy lifestyle choices, including diet, exercise, and social engagement, to maintain independence and improve quality of life. • Perform screenings for common health issues such as depression, vision or hearing impairment, osteoporosis, and cancer. • Focus on preventive health measures such as immunizations, falls prevention, and advanced care planning (e.g., advance directives, end-of-life discussions). • Monitor patient progress through regular follow-up visits, adjust treatment plans as needed, and address any emerging health concerns. • Manage transitions of care between different healthcare settings (e.g., from hospital to home) to ensure continuity • Serve as a preceptor for Internal Medicine residents in outpatient geriatrics settings. • Participate in the development and delivery of GME-related activities including didactics, bedside teaching, and curriculum planning in geriatric medicine. • Competitive compensation model • Relocation and sign-on • Quality and production incentives • Stipend • Health, dental, and vision • Retirement • Annual CME allowance • Time off of 30 days in the first year then 35 days after the first year • Required: residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine and a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine, TX license

Community/Facility info: Area offers attractive year round climate with adequate outdoor activities. The arts community offers symphony, jazz, concerts, museum, festivals, local art galleries, plays, and much more. We are committed to providing our patients with quality care. We focus on the individual and strive to provide the personal, private treatment patients deserve in comfortable environment. Our progressive clinic continues to add medical specialties and services as the need arises in an effort to better serve our ever-expanding community.

Contact: For more information please contact Ryan Hawkins at [email protected] or call 716-689-6000.