Family Practice - Geriatrics Physician
West Springfield, MA, 01089, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- geriatric physician
- locum tenens
- PACE program
This is a locum tenens Physician position specializing in Geriatric Medicine within a community-based PACE program in Massachusetts. The role involves conducting patient assessments, developing treatment plans, supervising clinical staff, and participating in interdisciplinary care planning for elderly patients. Candidates must hold an active medical license, board certification, DEA registration, and have experience working with the frail elderly population.
We are seeking a Locum Tenens Physician Geriatric Medicine in West Springfield, MA.
Locum Tenens Physician Geriatric Medicine
Position Type:
Specialty: Physician - Geriatric Medicine
Location: Massachusetts.
Rate: Open & Negotiable
Shift: M F, Full Time
Start Date: - TBD
End Date: - TBD
Position Details:
Patient Population: Frail & elderly population (PACE participants aged 55+).
Setting: PACE program community-based senior care.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct H&P exams, reassessments, and develop treatment plans.
- Evaluate PACE applicants and participate in intake assessments.
- Discuss medical conditions and prognosis with participants/caregivers.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning.
- Educate participants/families on chronic conditions.
- Provide clinical oversight of PCPs and APPs.
- Perform physical exams and order/evaluate diagnostic tests.
- Participate in on-call rotation.
Required Procedures: Not specified.
EMR System: Not specified.
Support Staff: Interdisciplinary PACE care team, PCPs, APPs.
Days Per Month: Full-time schedule (M F).
On-Call/Weekends: On-call rotation required; weekends not specified.
Submission Requirements:
- Active MA plenary physician license Required
- Board Certification IM or Family Medicine Required
- DEA Required
- Previous supervisory experience Required
- Minimum 1 year experience with frail/elderly population Required
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