Geriatrician (MD/DO) Position Summary The Geriatrician provides comprehensive, patient-centered medical care to older adults, with a focus on the prevention, diagnosis, and management of complex medical, functional, cognitive, and psychosocial conditions. This role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, care coordination, and optimization of health, function, and quality of life for aging patients.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide comprehensive primary and consultative care to older adult patients
Evaluate and manage chronic medical conditions, multimorbidity, and geriatric syndromes such as frailty, falls, dementia, delirium, incontinence, and polypharmacy
Conduct comprehensive geriatric assessments addressing medical, functional, cognitive, emotional, and social needs
Develop and implement individualized, patient-centered care plans
Provide preventive care, health maintenance, and advance care planning
Coordinate care transitions across inpatient, outpatient, post-acute, long-term care, and community settings
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including nursing, social work, therapy services, pharmacy, and case management
Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, care plans, prognosis, and goals of care
Participate in palliative care and end-of-life discussions as appropriate
Supervise and educate residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, or trainees as applicable
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards
Qualifications Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
Completion of an accredited residency program in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
Completion of an accredited Geriatric Medicine fellowship
Board-eligible or board-certified in Geriatric Medicine
Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
DEA registration or eligibility
Skills and Competencies Expertise in geriatric medicine and complex chronic disease management
Strong clinical judgment and comprehensive assessment skills
Excellent communication and shared decision-making abilities
Ability to manage medically and socially complex patients
Commitment to interdisciplinary, patient-centered care
Work Environment Outpatient clinics, hospital inpatient units, long-term care facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living settings
Schedule may include clinic hours, inpatient consults, and call coverage depending on practice model
Physical Requirements Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical environments
Manual dexterity for examinations and clinical care
Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and communication
