Geriatric Medicine - FP, Geriatric Medicine - IM

Job ID: Ruth Daniels 66

Medical Director - Geriatric Medicine

Job description

POSITION DETAILS

* Covers 11 programs throughout the greater Philadelphia area.
* Travel required throughout Delaware, Philadelphia, Montgomery, and Chester counties.
* Typically visits one site per day.
* Regular visits to nursing homes and participant care centers.
* Participates in provider on-call rotation (typically two one-week assignments every 3–4 months).
* Supervises Primary Care Providers (PCPs) and Nurse Case Managers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and provide medical expertise.
* Conduct participant intakes and assessments.
* Develop individualized treatment and preventive care plans.
* Discuss medical conditions, prognosis, and advance care planning with participants and caregivers.
* Coordinate care across multiple healthcare settings.
* Supervise healthcare programs and collaborate on nursing treatment plans.
* Respond to emergency medical situations and provide timely interventions.
* Ensure compliance with EMR documentation standards.
* Lead culturally sensitive advance care planning discussions.
* Collaborate with specialists, consultants, and pharmacists.
* Oversee the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
* Participate in grievance procedures involving medical care.
* Develop and maintain medical policies, procedures, and clinical protocols.
* Provide leadership and mentorship to clinical staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* Current and active Pennsylvania physician license.
* CDS Certification and DEA Registration required.
* Current BLS certification required.
* Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine required.
* Board Certification in Geriatrics preferred.
* Minimum one year of experience caring for the frail or elderly population.
* Previous supervisory experience required.
* Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
* Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
* Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
* Willingness to travel throughout the service region.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

* Competitive salary: $250,000–$290,000.
* Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on Day One.
* Paid Time Off (PTO).
* CME time off.
* Malpractice insurance coverage.
* 403(b) retirement plan.
* Educational assistance.
* Daily Pay access.
* Employee referral bonus program.
* Additional voluntary benefits.
* Supportive, patient-centered work environment.
* Professional growth and development opportunities.

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Day shifts, Monday through Friday. Full time.

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