Geriatric Medicine Physician
VHC Health
Geriatric Medicine Physician
Job Description
Title: Full-time Geriatrician - Join our team at VHC Health!
Location: Goodwin House Alexandria, Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads, The View Alexandria
Are you a passionate and dedicated Geriatrician looking to make a difference in the lives of older adults? VHC Health, a leading healthcare organization, is seeking a skilled and compassionate Geriatrician to join our team.
Position Overview:
As a Geriatrician at VHC Health, you will play a vital role in providing specialized medical care to senior residents. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to ensure the well-being of residents while handling a range of services including on-site primary care, chronic and acute care management, care coordination, and transitional care. The Geriatrician will diagnose and treat a broad range of medical conditions specific to the geriatric population, provide comprehensive care plans and provide personalized treatment plan which promote older adults to age in place.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Conduct thorough medical assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans for older adults
+ Focus on management of polypharmacy.
+ Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and specialists to develop and implement comprehensive care plans
+ Provide guidance and education to staff, residents, and their families on geriatric care
+ Oversee quality assurance performance improvements initiatives and policies specific to the care of older adults
+ Participate in care conferences and interdisciplinary meetings
+ Option to start/grow an ambulatory practice for non-facility based geriatrics patients within the community, co-located with our primary care providers
Schedule:
+ Regular business hours of operations: Monday – Friday
+ Flexible schedule
+ Flexibility for administrative time built into the schedule
+ Collaborate with a Team of Geriatricians and other Specialists onsite
Requirements:
+ Medical degree from an accredited institution
+ Board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine; Geriatric Medicine Fellowship preferred
+ Current, unrestricted medical license in Virginia
+ Strong understanding and experience in geriatric medicine
+ Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
+ Compassionate and person-centered approach to care
Benefits:
+ Competitive salary commensurate with experience
+ Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
+ Retirement savings plan with employer match
+ Supportive and collaborative work environment
VHC Health is an equal opportunity employer.
VHC Health™ has provided exceptional medical services to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for more than 75 years. A proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a national network of independent healthcare organizations, the Hospital prides itself on offering the latest technological advancements and medical practices. Virginia Hospital Center was recently designated a Newsweek 2020 Best Maternity Care Hospital, received a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and once again named a Leapfrog Top Hospital in 2019. Virginia Hospital Center is designated as a Magnet hospital® by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, is a 453-bed not-for-profit teaching facility offering comprehensive healthcare and multiple, independently recognized Centers of Excellence
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