Geriatrics Opening in Fayetteville, NC
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Family Practice-Geriatrics
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/29/24
**Geriatrics Directorship - Fayetteville, NC**
**Position Details**
- Full-time, permanent
- Opportunity for a Board Certified Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine or Family Medicine physician to join as Medical Director of the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
- Participates in provider on-call rotation as required.
- Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Medical Director provides general medical direction and supervision of the medical aspects of participant care.
- Responsible for the delivery of participant care, clinical outcomes, and oversight of the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
- Responsible for the development and maintenance of medical policies and procedures/standards and protocols.
- Provide direction and supervision to related Primary Care Providers (PCPs) and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs).
- Conduct history and physical on new participants and event-based and periodic reassessments. Develop medical treatment plan and provide medically necessary services in the range of locations in which participants may reside.
- Interview and evaluate applicants to PACE Organization and their caregivers and participate in the Intake and Assessment decision.
- Discuss each participants medical conditions and prognosis with him/her and their caregiver to assist them in expressing their wishes and planning their future care.
- Execute assignments in a culture that is shared and collaborative across all divisions within TH PACE.
- Collaborate in the nursing treatment program of participants.
- Establish and/or maintain as a member of the leadership team a plan to achieve operating goals.
- Participate as an active member of PACE Organization interdisciplinary team. Educates and advises the team regarding the implications of diagnoses, cognitive and physical function and treatment options.
- Participate in team and family conferences and decision-making processes.
- Educate participants and families regarding health maintenance and their chronic medical conditions, in cooperation with nursing staff.
- Supervise the health care and treatment program as developed by the interdisciplinary team.
- Perform physical examinations, order and evaluate appropriate laboratory and diagnostic tests, and record results in a systematic manner.
**Compensation/Benefits**
- $231,000 - $280,000
- 10% bonus potential
- Practice Management support to help build your new practice
- Highly competitive salaries and recruitment packages
- Top of the line benefits
- Salary guarantees
- Interview and relocation expenses
- Professional dues and association fees
- Malpractice
- CME
**Requirements**
- Board Certified/Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- Geri Fellows Welcome
- Minimum of 1 year experience working with the frail or elderly population