Geriatric Medicine - Physician

Geriatric Medicine - Physician at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital - SSM Health summary : The Division Director in Geriatric Medicine at SLUCare Physician Group leads clinical, teaching, and research programs focused on aging, dementia, frailty, and long-term care. The role involves collaboration with palliative medicine, providing care across multiple settings including hospitals, nursing homes, and outpatient centers. This position is part of an academic hospital affiliated with Saint Louis University School of Medicine, emphasizing innovative patient care and medical education.

SLUCare Physician Group, a member of SSM Health, is seeking applicants for a Division Director in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine. Level of appointment will be commensurate with experience.

The Division of Geriatric Medicine is one of the most prominent divisions in the country and has substantial clinical, teaching and research programs in place, including a fully accredited geriatric medicine fellowship program, basic science research program, and a long-standing Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Grant.

Areas of special interest currently include :

Post-acute and long-term care medicine,

Frailty and sarcopenia,

Pathogenesis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease,

Education of patients,

The public and health care providers about issues related to aging.

The division director will work closely with the leadership of the newly established Division of Palliative Medicine and its palliative care fellowship program. Geriatric medicine primary care and consultative services are provided at several nursing homes, assisted living centers, specialty outpatient offices, and hospital setting.

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, a LEVEL 1 Time Critical Diagnosis hospital in Stroke, Trauma and STEMI, is at the forefront of ground-breaking medical treatments, procedures, clinical trials and comprehensive patient care. Our commitment to research and innovation allows us to treat you and your family with the care you deserve. SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital has been an academic hospital in the St. Louis community for more than 80 years.

We serve as the medical teaching hospital for Saint Louis University School of Medicine, and exclusively staffed by the SLUCare Physician Group. This relationship between SSM Health, SLUCare and Saint Louis University School of Medicine provides advanced health care solutions that benefit our community.

Home to the famed Gateway Arch, St. Louis is one of the most livable cities in the country. This sprawling metropolitan mecca features a large variety of neighborhoods and communities spanning six counties. With an affordable housing market, trendy neighborhoods like Cherokee Street and Delmar Loop, and the booming economic landscape of the city make this one of the most attractive cities for young professionals. There is more to do per square mile in St. Louis than in any other city in the state. With restaurants, parks, recreation, cultural activities and sporting events, theres always something to do or see here.

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Keywords : geriatric medicine, internal medicine, clinical research, patient care, Alzheimer's treatment, long-term care, medical education, palliative care, healthcare innovation, academic hospital