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Geriatric Hospitalist

Summit, NJ 07901

Metro Area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

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Job Description

  • Hours: Hours worked, 35 hours on average
  • Employed
  • Degrees Accepted: MD/DO
  • Average patients seen: 20-22
  • Call Schedule: Minimal On-Call Responsibilities
  • Benefits:
    - Time Off
    - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
    - Short/Long Term Disability, HSA, and Life Insurance
    - 401K plan with company matching contribution
    - Cash Bonus Programs
    - Recognition and rewards programs to recognize successful teams
    - Other Perks & Discounts
    - Commuter and parking discount program to help you save (using pretax dollars)
  • Additional Information: This position involves consultation acute inpatient service to support hospitalist service. In addition, the geriatrician will maintain small SNF practice in coordination with a dedicated geriatric APN/PA team.

    Responsibilities include:
    - Consultation Services will include assent for placement, ACP, POLST review or completion, risk assessment in addition to usual geriatric service.
    - Examining patients admitted to the ED, CCU, or hospital
    - Coordinating all tests, examinations, and treatments with multiciliary team.
    - Interacting with primary care physician to develop treatment plans
    - Maintaining hospital records and medications
    - Arranging follow up care for patients once they leave the hospital
    - Prescribing medications
    - Communicate effectively with physicians, patients & family members.

    Qualifications:
    - BE/BC in Internal, Family Medicine or Geriatric Medicine
    - 1 year of Geriatric Hospital Medicine experience
    - Acute or post-acute experience
    - Palliative training is a plus.