Geriatrics job opening in: Rutland, VT
Saint Louis, Missouri, 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
Rutland, Vermont, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
12/15/24
Geriatrics opening in Vermont
Rutland, VT
90 miles from Albany, NY; 120 miles from Manchester NH
Service area of 100,000 people
This is a unique opportunity for a physician to lead a novel geriatric service line. This new service will have a dual function to provide direct patient care and consultative/educational care for the local provider community. Fundamental responsibilities include program design, clinical care, and oversight of clinical operations. Pertinent skills will include establishing and nurturing relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, group provides exclusive medical care to three Level I Skilled Nursing and Subacute Rehabilitation facilities in Rutland, Vermont. The position will serve a consultative and supportive role to the independent SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility) service line. While the geriatric service line shares some clinical congruencies with the SNF service line, these services are structured as distinctive and independent services. This leadership position reports to the Chief Medical Officer. Services will be at a newly constructed facility in Rutland, Vermont.
KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduate from accredited medical school and FM/IM residency.
- Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
- Geriatric fellowship and subsequent Board certification recommended (not required).
- Must be eligible for licensing by the State of Vermont.
- Related experience working with geriatric population.
- Effective communication sensibility.
Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:
- Competitive salary - commensurate with experience
- Retirement plans with employer match
- Generous vacation/CME time
- Malpractice insurance covered.
- Up to $10k in relocation expenses
- 4-day work week
- CME 1 week plus $6,000 expense allowance
- Educational loan repayment