Family Practice - Geriatrics Physician

Family Practice - Geriatrics Physician at Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region summary :

The Family Practice - Geriatrics Physician at Community Health will lead a new geriatric service line focused on direct patient care and consultative support for local healthcare providers. This position involves program design, clinical care oversight, and fostering relationships with stakeholders while providing medical services to skilled nursing facilities in Rutland, Vermont. Ideal candidates must be board certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine, with preferred experience in geriatrics.

COMMUNITY HEATH :

Community Health is a nationally recognized primary health care network providing multi-disciplinary care to the communities of central Vermont. Our services cover all primary care specialties and are delivered to multiple sites throughout central Vermont. Community Health structures a team-oriented and collaborative work environment. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Community Health is committed to caring for every person and every family.

POSITION SUMMARY :

Community Health presents a unique opportunity for a physician to lead a novel geriatric service line. This new service will have a dual function to provide direct patient care and consultative / educational care for the local provider community. Fundamental responsibilities include program design, clinical care, and oversight of clinical operations. Pertinent skills will include establishing and nurturing relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, Community Health provides exclusive medical care to three Level I Skilled Nursing and Subacute Rehabilitation facilities in Rutland, Vermont. The position will serve a consultative and supportive role to the independent SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility) service line. While the geriatric service line shares some clinical congruencies with the SNF service line, these services are structured as distinctive and independent services. This leadership position reports to the Community Health Chief Medical Officer. Services will be at a newly constructed facility in Rutland, Vermont.

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION & SKILL REQUIREMENTS :

Graduate from accredited medical school and FM / IM residency.

Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.

Geriatric fellowship and subsequent Board certification recommended (not required).

Must be eligible for licensing by the State of Vermont.

Related experience working with geriatric population.

Effective communication sensibility.

Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes :

Competitive salary - commensurate with experience

Retirement plans with employer match

Generous vacation / CME time

Malpractice insurance covered.

Up to $10k in relocation expenses

4-day work week

CME 1 week plus $6,000 expense allowance

Educational loan repayment

Keywords :

Geriatrics, Family Practice Physician, Primary Care, Patient Care, Clinical Operations, Community Health, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Healthcare Leadership, Medical Education, Consultative Care