Geriatric Medicine Physician

Job Description

Title: Full-time Geriatrician - Join our team at VHC Health!

Location: Goodwin House Alexandria, Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads, The View Alexandria

Are you a passionate and dedicated Geriatrician looking to make a difference in the lives of older adults? VHC Health, a leading healthcare organization, is seeking a skilled and compassionate Geriatrician to join our team.

Position Overview:

As a Geriatrician at VHC Health, you will play a vital role in providing specialized medical care to senior residents. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to ensure the well-being of residents while handling a range of services including on-site primary care, chronic and acute care management, care coordination, and transitional care. The Geriatrician will diagnose and treat a broad range of medical conditions specific to the geriatric population, provide comprehensive care plans and provide personalized treatment plan which promote older adults to age in place.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Conduct thorough medical assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans for older adults

+ Focus on management of polypharmacy.

+ Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and specialists to develop and implement comprehensive care plans

+ Provide guidance and education to staff, residents, and their families on geriatric care

+ Oversee quality assurance performance improvements initiatives and policies specific to the care of older adults

+ Participate in care conferences and interdisciplinary meetings

+ Option to start/grow an ambulatory practice for non-facility based geriatrics patients within the community, co-located with our primary care providers

Schedule:

+ Regular business hours of operations: Monday - Friday

+ Flexible schedule

+ Flexibility for administrative time built into the schedule

+ Collaborate with a Team of Geriatricians and other Specialists onsite

Requirements:

+ Medical degree from an accredited institution

+ Board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine; Geriatric Medicine Fellowship preferred

+ Current, unrestricted medical license in Virginia

+ Strong understanding and experience in geriatric medicine

+ Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

+ Compassionate and person-centered approach to care

Benefits:

+ Competitive salary commensurate with experience

+ Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance

+ Retirement savings plan with employer match

+ Supportive and collaborative work environment

VHC Health is an equal opportunity employer.

VHC Health has provided exceptional medical services to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for more than 75 years. A proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a national network of independent healthcare organizations, the Hospital prides itself on offering the latest technological advancements and medical practices. Virginia Hospital Center was recently designated a Newsweek 2020 Best Maternity Care Hospital, received a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and once again named a Leapfrog Top Hospital in 2019. Virginia Hospital Center is designated as a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, is a 453-bed not-for-profit teaching facility offering comprehensive healthcare and multiple, independently recognized Centers of Excellence