Long Term Care Geriatrician
Summary
1.0, standard 8-5p shift. Shared weeknight, weekend and holiday call from home with other providers.
Job Description
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health is seeking a long term care facility (LTC) focused BC/BE Geriatrician to join one of the largest and most well-established geriatric programs in the region. Certification and experience as an LTC facility Medical Director is preferred, but candidates who are motivated to become a Certified Medical Director would also be considered. The physician would be part of a team which includes other geriatricians and nurse practitioners. The scope of practice would involve the full spectrum of care in the long-term-care setting including short-term rehab, personal care, long-term skilled care, and end-of-life care. The role includes weekday facility rounds and periodic evening and weekend home call. Within the practice there are also opportunities for teaching family medicine residents and geriatric fellows, and participating in quality improvement, leadership, and committee work.
This employed practice is comprised of 3 office locations, a home-care program, a hospital consult service, and care and comprehensive medical direction at 6 nursing facilities throughout the community. Our physicians and other health-care professionals (18 geriatricians, 1 internist, 20 nurse practitioners, a social worker, and a geriatric pharmacist) are specially trained to help maintain the health of older patients, with a focus on early diagnosis and effective treatment of aging-related conditions in vulnerable older adults, including Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. We understand the needs of the aging population and are committed to providing personal, compassionate care to improve our patients’ quality of life.
Qualifications:
Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Medicine (Allopathic/Osteopathic)
Board Certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
Board Eligible or Board Certified in Geriatric Medicine
Possess or able to obtain an unrestricted PA Medical License
Completed Certification Requirements for Certified Medical Director (CMD) - preferred
PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees:
- 100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Shift, Weekend and On-Call Differentials
- Health, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Retirement Savings Account with Company Matching
- Child Care Subsidies
- Onsite Gym and Fitness Classes
Disclaimer
PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.
Search Firm Representatives please read carefully: PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH as a result of the referral or through other means.