Geriatrician

The Geriatrician role involves providing comprehensive, patient-centered care for older adults in outpatient and community settings. Responsibilities include conducting multidimensional assessments, managing chronic conditions, optimizing medications, diagnosing and treating cognitive and behavioral health issues, facilitating advance care planning, and providing consults. In community care, the focus is on home visits, transitional care, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams to address medical, functional, and social needs. Key skills include geriatric expertise, risk assessment, care coordination, and strong communication. Qualifications required are MD or DO, board certification or eligibility in Geriatric Medicine, active MA medical license, and experience with complex older adults. Preferred experience includes home-based care, palliative and dementia care, telehealth, and quality improvement. Core competencies involve clinical judgment, patient-family communication, teamwork, and cultural humility. Physical demands include working in various environments and navigating home settings. Success is measured by patient satisfaction, improved outcomes, and documentation quality.