CHRISTUS Health
Geriatrician or Internal Medicine Physician
CHRISTUS St. Vincent's Center for Healthy Aging is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Geriatrician or Internal Medicine Physician to join their growing outpatient practice in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This role focuses on providing comprehensive, patient-centered care to an older adult population, guided by the nationally recognized 4Ms Framework. The physician will contribute to maintaining independence, dignity, and quality of life for patients in a collaborative and supportive environment.
Practice Info
- 100% outpatient practice
- Manageable patient volume of approximately 16+ patients per day
- Limited call responsibilities: Primary Care call rotation, telephone call only with nurse triage support
- Focus on providing comprehensive care for older adults in a supportive, team-based setting
- Epic health record
- Robust Nurse Navigation support
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive outpatient medical care for adult and geriatric patients
- Conduct preventive health screenings and wellness evaluations
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
- Treat common geriatric conditions such as dementia, cognitive disorders, osteoarthritis, musculoskeletal conditions, urinary incontinence, and multiple chronic disease management
- Develop and oversee individualized treatment plans
- Coordinate care with specialists, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests and procedures
- Support patients in achieving their health goals while preserving function and quality of life
Compensation
- Highly competitive compensation
Benefits
- Highly competitive benefits package
Shift & Schedule
- Flexible schedule: Monday–Friday, 8-hour days, or Four 10-hour workdays per week
Requirements
- MD or DO
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Geriatric Medicine, or Internal Medicine
- Eligible for or currently holding a New Mexico medical license