Physician - Geriatrics

Job Summary: · Outpatient Clinic · Patient panel – Primary Care – Geriatrics Essential Duties and Responsibilities: · Coordinates the multidisciplinary care delivered to their panel of patients, to optimize patient care. · Reviews patient medical records to diagnose, treat, and provide care management and education to patients and families. · Makes appropriate patient referrals. · Champion a culture of empathy, dignity, and respect for aging populations. · Monitors national health guidelines and those established by JPS Health Network and Acclaim Health for the management of patient care. · Provides evidence-based and compassionate care to all patients as assigned to improve patient outcomes and increase patient satisfaction scores. Demonstrates patient centered and patient valued behavior. · Maintains a collaborative environment with other referring physicians, residents, medical students, advanced practice professionals, staff, and support staff to provide quality patient care. · Supports academic, educational and research endeavors. · Assess and manage chronic and acute conditions in patients with multiple comorbidities. · Partners and communicates with acumen to build a positive brand and patient/customer experience for those who encounter JPS Health Network and Acclaim Health. This would include health network staff, vendors, outside partners, patients, stakeholders, and local community leaders. · Serves as a resource to the community. · Performs other job-related duties as assigned.