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Physician / Geriatrics / Texas / Permanent / . Job |
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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 * Some information such as the email and phone number are hidden unless you are registered and logged-in
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