Physician - Geriatrics

Job Summary:

• Outpatient Clinic
• Patient panel – Primary Care – Geriatrics Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Coordinates the multidisciplinary care delivered to their panel of patients, to optimize patient care.
• Reviews patient medical records to diagnose, treat, and provide care management and education to patients and families.
• Makes appropriate patient referrals.
• Champion a culture of empathy, dignity, and respect for aging populations.
• Monitors national health guidelines and those established by JPS Health Network and Acclaim Health for the management of patient care.
• Provides evidence-based and compassionate care to all patients as assigned to improve patient outcomes and increase patient satisfaction scores. Demonstrates patient centered and patient valued behavior.
• Maintains a collaborative environment with other referring physicians, residents, medical students, advanced practice professionals, staff, and support staff to provide quality patient care.
• Supports academic, educational and research endeavors.
• Assess and manage chronic and acute conditions in patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Partners and communicates with acumen to build a positive brand and patient/customer experience for those who encounter JPS Health Network and Acclaim Health. This would include health network staff, vendors, outside partners, patients, stakeholders, and local community leaders.
• Serves as a resource to the community.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.