Geriatrician Physician
About the role
As our Geriatrician, you will help older adults and patients with dementia or palliative care needs receive specialized, comprehensive medical care and compassionate support to improve their health outcomes, maintain dignity, and enhance their quality of life.
This clinic-based position focuses on geriatrics, dementia screening, and palliative care, with the possibility of home visits. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and Advanced Practice Providers, engage in patient education and shared decision-making, and contribute to innovative programs like the Dementia Screening Clinic and the GUIDE model.
Daily patient volume is anticipated at 6-10 patients per day, with 4 hours of administrative time per week. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday.
Current programming includes:
- Multi-disciplinary Dementia Screening Clinic
- Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Program (UCLA dissemination site)
- Outpatient and Inpatient Palliative Care
- GUIDE model participant
There is opportunity to enhance and expand services in the Cunningham Center for Compassionate Aging.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a clinic setting, specializing in geriatrics, dementia screening, and palliative care
- Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams and Advanced Practice Providers to enhance efficiency and care coordination
- Actively engage in patient education and shared decision-making to empower older adults and improve health outcomes
- Serve as a Geriatrics Consultant, including screening and diagnosing dementia
Requirements
- Board eligible or board certified in Geriatric Medicine (IM or FP), Neurology, or Hospice & Palliative Medicine (IM or FP)
- Experience or interest in working with the Dementia/Alzheimer's Disease population
- Active or eligible license in the state of Arizona
- Valid DEA certificate
- Strong clinical skills and experience working with older adults
- Ability to work effectively in a team-based healthcare environment
- Demonstrate empathy, compassion, and respect for the unique needs of older adults and their care partners
Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Sign-on bonus
- Full benefits
- CME allowance
- Malpractice coverage
- Relocation assistance (for eligible candidates)
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Eligibility for student loan repayment
Pay
$250,016 - $280,010 per year
Where You'll Work
Yavapai Regional Medical Center, affiliated with Dignity Health in Arizona since 2020, operates two state-of-the-art acute-care hospitals in Prescott and Prescott Valley. The medical center provides comprehensive medical and surgical treatments, including cardiac, digestive health, emergency, geriatrics, lymphedema, maternity, neuro, obstetrics, orthopedic, vein, wound care, and urologic treatments.
Community
Prescott, Arizona, is a mid-sized mountain community located within 1.5 hours of Phoenix. Known for its charm and rich history, Prescott offers:
- Locally owned and award-winning restaurants, bistros, and cafés
- Charming shops and boutiques
- A wide variety of festivals and arts/entertainment throughout the year
- Local wineries and tasting rooms
- A 4-season climate with low humidity and plenty of sunshine
- Regional airport with daily flights to Denver and Los Angeles
- Proximity to Phoenix (99 miles, population 1.6 million)