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VHC Health Geriatric Medicine Physician in Arlington, Virginia
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