Geriatric and Palliative Medicine Physician

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine • Philadelphia, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

PCOM is a leading institution dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative education, research, and patient care. Our Department of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine seeks a compassionate and expert physician to join our team. We are seeking a board-certified physician in Geriatric Medicine and/or Palliative Care to join our department. The successful candidate will provide high-quality patient care, teach osteopathic medical students and residents, and contribute to research and scholarly activities.

Requirements

• Completion of residency training in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Licensure to practice medicine in Pennsylvania.
• Strong clinical and teaching skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• DO or MD Geriatric Medicine and/or Palliative Medicine (required)
• Board certification in Geriatric Medicine and/or Palliative Medicine (required)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in medical education and curriculum development.
• Research experience and publication record.
• Leadership experience in departmental or institutional roles.
• Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary and consultative care to geriatric and palliative patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care.
• Participate in on-call rotations.
• Teach osteopathic medical students and residents in classroom and clinical settings.
• Develop and implement curriculum related to geriatric and palliative medicine.
• Mentor students and residents in research and scholarly projects.
• Conduct research in geriatric and palliative medicine.
• Publish peer-reviewed articles and present at national conferences.
• Secure funding through grants and other mechanisms.
• Participate in departmental and institutional committees.
• Contribute to community outreach and education initiatives.
• Collaborate with healthcare organizations to advance geriatric and palliative care.

Benefits

• Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience, education, and the responsibilities of the role.
• PCOM offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior