What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Medicine - Geriatrics Physician Assistant position at Saint Alphonsus?
Saint Alphonsus Medical Group (SAMG) is a physician led and accountable 650 provider multispecialty group seeking an inpatient Geriatrics Advanced Practice Provider to join its G60 Program who cares for trauma patients 60 and older experiencing delirium. SAMG is dedicated to improving the quality of life and the quality and efficiency of healthcare for our patients. The Geriatrics team, mostly outpatient, is comprised of Geriatricians, other APP s, Geriatric Psychiatrist, Social Workers, Pharmacists, Chaplain, Hospitalist, and Neurologists :
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Well-qualified candidates should be passionate and knowledgeable about older adults' health issues, possess a geriatric medicine background, and a desire to provide geriatric consultation with an organization committed to high-quality and compassionate care, healing the body, mind and spirit. The ideal candidate will practice in accordance with the applicable scope and standards of practice and within the policies, values, and mission of the Saint Alphonsus Health System.
Requirements :
- Successful completion of NP or PA Graduate Program (Masters Level) AANP or ANCC certification for Nurse Practitioners
- NCCPA certification for Physician Assistants
- Current, unrestricted license in Idaho
- Valid controlled substance registration with the Idaho Board of Pharmacy and DEA
- 2 years of experience in Geriatric Medicine preferred, not required
Community : Boise, Idaho's Capital City anchors a vibrant and growing mid-sized metropolitan area of 740,000 people. An outdoor enthusiast's paradise with a flourishing arts and entertainment scene, the region offers a reasonable cost of living, low crime rate, excellent cultural programs, neighborhood parks and nearby forests and rivers. Idaho's culture of physician independence also makes it one of the best places in America to be a practicing physician. The Boise Metro Area is consistently listed as one of the best places in the country to live, work and play! For more information on Boise, ID please visit cityofboise.org.
Saint Alphonsus Health System is a growing four-hospital, 714-bed, 74 clinic integrated healthcare system serving southwestern Idaho, eastern Oregon and northern Nevada. Saint Alphonsus Health System is a member of Trinity Health, one of the largest Catholic not-for-profit health systems in the nation. To learn more about Saint Alphonsus, please visit .
