Full Time

    Onsite

    About the job

    Academic Geriatric Physician

    In addition to advanced and innovative patient care at hospitals and clinics, the medical education programs provide first-class training experiences for the next generation of physicians and scientists. This Academic Health System delivers excellence in care while improving the quality of life for residents across the Gulf Coast.

    Job Description:

    • Assist with the development and maintenance of medical policies and procedures/standards and protocols related to geriatric patient care
    • Provide direction and supervision to related primary care providers
    • Provide leadership and guidance to colleagues and providers in the local community
    • Participate in academic medicine, including teaching students, housestaff, and fellows
    • Perform clinical work consisting of both outpatient and inpatient care

    Requirements:

    • Successful completion/in process of completing an ACGME accredited Geriatric Fellowship program
    • Board certified in Internal Medicine and BE/BC in Geriatrics

    Community Overview:

    The area has a certain magic that keeps you on your toes. Where a melting pot of people, flavors, cultures, and traditions becomes one voice to lead all of life's celebrations. Join the jubilee and welcome every day with an enduring passion and a little soulful hospitality, because life is the ultimate gift. This is the spirit of living. This is what we're born to do.

    Funky, feisty, and festive. Historic, hip, and happening. Or colorful, cool, and cultured. You can call this coastal town a lot of things when you have a vibrant history with lots of stories to tell and longstanding traditions celebrated on a regular basis. The city has long been the cultural center of the Gulf Coast and you'll find an authentic experience like nowhere else in the southern United States. This area is a growing family-friendly community with a vibrant downtown. The coastal city offers a temperate climate. The area boasts many cultural and outdoor activities with proximity to rivers and sandy beaches.