Geriatric Medicine, Family Medicine - Geriatrics

Primary Care Geriatrics Physician
Acclaim Multi-Specialty Group | Fort Worth, Texas

This position focuses on outpatient primary care with a geriatrics patient population.

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• Outpatient clinic setting
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• Primary Care Geriatrics patient panel
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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• Coordinate multidisciplinary care for assigned patient panels to optimize outcomes
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• Review patient medical records to diagnose, treat, and provide care management and education to patients and families
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• Make appropriate patient referrals as needed
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• Champion a culture of empathy, dignity, and respect for aging populations
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• Monitor national health guidelines and those established by JPS Health Network and Acclaim Multi-Specialty Group for patient care management
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• Provide evidence-based, compassionate care to improve patient outcomes and increase patient satisfaction scores while demonstrating patient-centered behaviors
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• Maintain a collaborative environment with referring physicians, residents, medical students, advanced practice professionals, and support staff to ensure quality patient care
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• Support academic, educational, and research endeavors
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• Assess and manage chronic and acute conditions in patients with multiple comorbidities
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• Partner and communicate effectively to support a positive brand and patient/customer experience for JPS Health Network and Acclaim Multi-Specialty Group
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• Serve as a resource to the community
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• Perform other job-related duties as assigned
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Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

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• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited school of medicine
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• Residency and/or fellowship training in Family Medicine (Geriatrics)
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Required Licensure and Certification

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• Current, unrestricted medical license to practice in the State of Texas
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• Board Certified or Board Eligible
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• Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States
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Preferred Qualifications

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• Bilingual or multilingual proficiency
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• Prior experience in post-acute or long-term care settings
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• Proficiency with electronic medical records and knowledge of CMS/SNF regulatory requirements
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Key Competencies

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• Ability to work comfortably in a large public/county healthcare facility
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• Demonstrated knowledge and competency in assessment techniques, diagnosis, and treatment processes within the assigned specialty area
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• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and communication skills to collaborate with healthcare professionals and serve as a community resource
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• Self-directed with the initiative to participate in community activities and medical outreach programs related to the specialty area
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• Opportunity to supervise Advanced Practice Professionals
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Benefits

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• Competitive salary
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• Generous ATO time
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• Malpractice insurance provided at no cost
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• Health, vision, and dental insurance options
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• Professional expense allowance
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