Physician - Geriatric Medicine | Locum | $140/hour | West Springfield, MA (SM)
Updated 12/10/25
West Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
Physician
Internal Medicine-Geriatrics
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
JOB DETAILS:
Schedule: M-F, Full time
Hours: Full-time
General responsibilities will include:
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 participant's 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.
Participates in provider on-call rotation as required.
Effective skills in physical assessment and chronic disease management for frail older adults.
Desire to work in a creative alternate health care setting.
Able to manage changing priorities according to participant needs.
Schedule: M-F, Full time
Hours: Full-time
General responsibilities will include:
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 participant's 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.
Participates in provider on-call rotation as required.
Effective skills in physical assessment and chronic disease management for frail older adults.
Desire to work in a creative alternate health care setting.
Able to manage changing priorities according to participant needs.
Qualifications
Current and active plenary physician license to practice in the state of Massachusetts
Board Certification Internal Medicine or Family Practice - [REQUIRED] . Board Certification in Geriatrics [PREFERRED]
Experience or added qualifications in geriatrics - [PREFERRED]
DEA Registration - [REQUIRED]
Previous supervisory experience - [REQUIRED]
Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience working with a frail or elderly population.
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