Geriatrics opening in Memphis, TN
Saint Louis, MO, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Family Practice-Geriatrics
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
10/30/24
***Resident-Fellow GME Geriatrics Opening in Memphis, TN***
**Postion Details:**
- Located in a suburb of Memphis
- Full-Time; Permanent
- Days
- Provide direct and indirect patient care in various healthcare settings including in-hospital and outpatient clinics.
- Primary responsible is to obtain knowledge and experience necessary to progress to independent medical practice without direct supervision.
- Develop a personal program of self-study and professional growth with guidance from the teaching staff
- Participate in safe, effective and compassionate patient care under physician supervision, commensurate with resident's level of advancement and responsibility
- Participate in institutional activities to the extent required and to assume responsibility for teaching and supervising other residents and students
- Complete a minimum of one pre-approved research project and other Scholarly Activity as required by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) during the residency program
- Participate in Inter-professional Teams concerning Quality Improvement and Patient Safety activities as required by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
- Participate in institutional programs and activities to help identify system errors and implement potential systems solutions
- Adhere to established practices, policies and procedures of the program, and policies of all affiliated hospitals and clinics where required, including the timely completion of medical records, procedure logs, duty hour logs, and moonlighting logs
- Provide efficient, cost-effective and quality patient care
- Engage in the ethical practice of medicine in accordance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations, and applicable standards of care
- Provide all medical services in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to a patient's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or handicapping condition
- Cooperate with the groups Quality Assurance, Total Quality Assessment, Risk Management, Human Resources, and Compliance programs including, if necessary, providing interviews, written statements, and participating in any investigation as requested by Baptist
- Other requirements as appropriate
**Requirements, Preferences and Experience:**
- Education
- Minimum: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.), or equivalent
- Experience
- Minimum: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.), or equivalent
- Licensure, Registration, Certification
- Minimum: BLS within 14 days of hire.
- Training
- Minimum: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.), or equivalent
**We Offer:**
- Competitive salaries
- Paid vacation/time off
- Continuing education opportunities
- Generous retirement plan
- Health insurance, including dental and vision
- Sick leave
- Service awards
- Free parking
- Short-term disability
- Life insurance
- Health care and dependent care spending accounts
- Education assistance/continuing education
- Employee referral program
**Community:**
- Tennessee metropolitan setting - No State Income Tax - warm southern location
- Performing arts, professional sports, great music, zoo and amazing food
- Affordable housing options
- Dynamic economy with multiple Fortune 500 companies
- Highly regarded Colleges and Universities
- Great parks and plenty of family activities