Geriatrician OpportunityThe Geriatrician provides comprehensive, patient-centered medical care to older adults across two primary settings: outpatient clinic and community-based environments. This role is intentionally split 50% in-clinic (evaluation, longitudinal management, consultations) and 50% in the community (home-based primary care, assisted living/SNF visits, transitional care, and outreach). The clinician will emphasize function, quality of life, medication safety, goals-of-care alignment, and coordination across the care continuum.Work Schedule & LocationSchedule: Full-time split 50% clinic / 50% communityClinic Location(s): Attleboro, MACommunity Coverage Area: Bristol & Norfolk CountiesTravel: Required for community visits; valid driver's license and reliable transportationOn-call: None / Shared rotation / After-hours phone triageKey ResponsibilitiesA.
Outpatient Clinic (50%)Comprehensive Geriatric AssessmentChronic Disease ManagementMedication OptimizationCognitive and Behavioral Health CarePreventive Care & Risk ReductionCare Planning & Advance Care PlanningConsultation & Co-ManagementB. Community-Based Care (50%)Home-Based and Community GeriatricsPost-Acute & Facility-Based Rounding (as applicable)Transitional Care ManagementUrgent Access & Acute Issue Management (in scope)Interdisciplinary Team CollaborationCaregiver Support & EducationSafety & Environmental AssessmentCross-Cutting Responsibilities (Both Settings)Documentation & CodingQuality & Population HealthCommunicationCompliance & SafetyTeaching/Leadership (optional)Required QualificationsMD or DO from an accredited institutionBoard Certified/Board Eligible in Geriatric Medicine (or Internal Medicine/Family Medicine with geriatrics expertise), per organizational requirementsUnrestricted medical license (or eligible) in MADEA registration (or eligible)Demonstrated experience with complex older adults, chronic disease management, and interdisciplinary careAbility to travel for community visits; valid driver's license as applicablePreferred QualificationsExperience in home-based primary care, PACE, SNF/ALF rounding, or complex care management programsTraining/experience in palliative care, dementia care, or transitional careComfort with telehealth and remote monitoring toolsPrior quality improvement or program development experienceCore CompetenciesExpertise in geriatrics: frailty, multimorbidity, functional decline, cognitive disorders, polypharmacy, fallsStrong clinical judgment in risk/benefit decision-making for older adultsPatient- and family-centered communication; shared decision-makingTeam-based care, care coordination, and systems thinkingCultural humility and commitment to health equityOrganizational skills for mobile/community practice (time, routing, documentation)Physical & Environmental DemandsAbility to work in outpatient clinical environments and community settings (homes/facilities)May require standing/walking, transport a medical bag/equipment, and navigating variable home environments (stairs, pets, limited space)Adherence to community-visit safety procedures and situational awarenessMeasures of Success (Example Performance Indicators)Patient experience and caregiver satisfactionTimely post-discharge follow-up completionReduction in potentially avoidable ED visits/hospitalizations (where appropriate)Medication safety outcomes (reconciliations completed, deprescribing initiatives)Falls risk screening/interventions completion ratesDocumentation timeliness and coding accuracySalary Range DetailsThe pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set, and education.
This is not inclusive of the value Sturdy Health's benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.