Physician - Geriatrics specializes in dealing with illness and other complications due to the aging process in the elderly. Ensures proper injury care, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Being a Physician - Geriatrics treats disorders that arise due to aging such as Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease. Requests necessary tests, follow-up visits and refers patients to specialists, as necessary. Additionally, Physician - Geriatrics requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Requires a valid state license to practice. May report to a medical director. Physician - Geriatrics's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Do you enjoy helping people? Do you want to be part of a caring, compassionate team? Do you have experience working with the elderly patient population?
We are looking for a motivated, hardworking, and experienced Physician to join the growing Visiting Docs team.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with patients in their residences or in assisted living facilities.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Providing IN-PERSON general primary care services to patients.
• Diagnosing, treating and managing both acute and chronic conditions.
• Prescribing and refilling medications as appropriate.
• Actively communicating with patients, families, other specialists and facility personnel (case managers, social workers, med room, etc).
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests such as imaging and lab work.
• Documenting patients’ histories and treatments in EMR.
Qualifications:
• Active unrestricted New York State Physician's license.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience preferred.
• PECOS enrolled.
• DEA certified.
• BCLS.
• Knowledge of eClinicalworks preferred.
No evenings or weekends required. Ideally schedule would be Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package included.
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