Geriatric Medicine, Family Medicine - Geriatrics

Primary Care Geriatrics Physician
Acclaim Multi-Specialty Group | Fort Worth, Texas

This position focuses on outpatient primary care with a geriatrics patient population.

• Outpatient clinic setting
• Primary Care Geriatrics patient panel

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate multidisciplinary care for assigned patient panels to optimize outcomes
• Review patient medical records to diagnose, treat, and provide care management and education to patients and families
• Make appropriate patient referrals as needed
• Champion a culture of empathy, dignity, and respect for aging populations
• Monitor national health guidelines and those established by JPS Health Network and Acclaim Multi-Specialty Group for patient care management
• Provide evidence-based, compassionate care to improve patient outcomes and increase patient satisfaction scores while demonstrating patient-centered behaviors
• Maintain a collaborative environment with referring physicians, residents, medical students, advanced practice professionals, and support staff to ensure quality patient care
• Support academic, educational, and research endeavors
• Assess and manage chronic and acute conditions in patients with multiple comorbidities
• Partner and communicate effectively to support a positive brand and patient/customer experience for JPS Health Network and Acclaim Multi-Specialty Group
• Serve as a resource to the community
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited school of medicine
• Residency and/or fellowship training in Family Medicine (Geriatrics)

Required Licensure and Certification

• Current, unrestricted medical license to practice in the State of Texas
• Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual or multilingual proficiency
• Prior experience in post-acute or long-term care settings
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and knowledge of CMS/SNF regulatory requirements

Key Competencies

• Ability to work comfortably in a large public/county healthcare facility
• Demonstrated knowledge and competency in assessment techniques, diagnosis, and treatment processes within the assigned specialty area
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and communication skills to collaborate with healthcare professionals and serve as a community resource
• Self-directed with the initiative to participate in community activities and medical outreach programs related to the specialty area
• Opportunity to supervise Advanced Practice Professionals

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous ATO time
• Malpractice insurance provided at no cost
• Health, vision, and dental insurance options
• Professional expense allowance