What are the responsibilities and job description for the Long Term Care Geriatrician - Lancaster General Health position at Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System?
Description
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
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:
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
Live Your Life's Work
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
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
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
Live Your Life's Work
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
