What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geriatric and Palliative Medicine Physician position at pcom?
Job Title: Open Rank, Geriatric and Palliative Medicine Physician
Department: Department of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine
FLSA: Exempt
Location: Philadelphia, PA
POSITION SUMMARY
PCOM is a leading institution dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative education, research, and patient care. Our Department of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine seeks a compassionate and expert physician to join our team.
We are seeking a board-certified physician in Geriatric Medicine and/or Palliative Care to join our department. The successful candidate will provide high-quality patient care, teach osteopathic medical students and residents, and contribute to research and scholarly activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical: 60%
• Provide primary and consultative care to geriatric and palliative patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care.
• Participate in on-call rotations
Teaching: 20%
• Teach osteopathic medical students and residents in classroom and clinical settings.
• Develop and implement curriculum related to geriatric and palliative medicine.
• Mentor students and residents in research and scholarly projects.
Research and Scholarship: 10%
• Conduct research in geriatric and palliative medicine.
• Publish peer-reviewed articles and present at national conferences. 3. Secure funding through grants and other mechanisms.
Service duties will include: 10%
• Participate in departmental and institutional committees.
• Contribute to community outreach and education initiatives.
• Collaborate with healthcare organizations to advance geriatric and palliative care.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education
• DO or MD Geriatric Medicine and/or Palliative Medicine (required)
• Board certification in Geriatric Medicine and/or Palliative Medicine
Minimum Requirements
• Completion of residency training in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Licensure to practice medicine in Pennsylvania.
• Strong clinical and teaching skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in medical education and curriculum development.
• Research experience and publication record.
• Leadership experience in departmental or institutional roles.
• Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR APPLICATION CONSIDERATION
• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
