Medical Doctor

Regional Geriatric Physician – Long-Term Care

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Regional Geriatric Physician to provide high-quality, hands-on medical care to residents across a group of three geriatric and long-term care facilities in the PA area.

This is primarily a clinical physician position, ideal for a doctor with experience caring for elderly patients in nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, long-term care, or geriatric settings.

The physician will visit one facility per day, rotating among the two/three locations. The facilities are all within a close driving radius, allowing for a predictable schedule with minimal travel time.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct medical care to elderly residents in long-term care and skilled nursing facilities
• Conduct patient evaluations, follow-up visits, and routine medical assessments
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions
• Develop and manage individualized treatment plans
• Review medications and make appropriate adjustments
• Monitor changes in patients' medical conditions and coordinate appropriate treatment
• Work closely with nursing staff, administrators, families, and other healthcare professionals
• Respond to complex medical issues and provide clinical guidance when needed
• Participate in care planning and interdisciplinary team meetings
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation
• Help ensure high-quality, patient-centered care and compliance with applicable healthcare regulations
• Coordinate with specialists, hospitals, and other providers when necessary

Schedule & Work Arrangement

• Full-time clinical physician position
• One facility visit per day, rotating among three facilities
• Facilities are located within a close driving radius of one another
• Regular daytime schedule
• Predictable schedule designed to provide a strong work-life balance
• Local travel between facilities required

Qualifications

• MD or DO with an active and unrestricted medical license
• Experience providing medical care to geriatric, long-term care, skilled nursing, or nursing home patients
• Previous nursing home or long-term care physician experience strongly preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working collaboratively with nursing and interdisciplinary care teams
• Ability and willingness to travel by car between facilities
• Board certification in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Health insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Additional benefits available upon discussion

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