Geriatrician

Valley Health System•Glen Rock, NJ

About The Position

Valley Medical Group, part of the Valley Health System in Paramus, New Jersey, is seeking a full-time Geriatrician to join our growing Medical Specialties Service Line. The Geriatrician will maintain a clinical practice, providing comprehensive clinical care to older adults, including consultations, assessments, primary care, and follow-up visits. Responsibilities include detailed geriatric evaluations focused on overall health, functional status, cognitive function, support systems and the identification of cognitive impairment, dementia, and related neurocognitive conditions. The physician will manage both acute and chronic medical conditions with attention to key geriatric syndromes such as dementia, falls, polypharmacy, delirium and frailty. The role involves active participation in care plan meetings and family conferences to discuss treatment options and advanced care planning. The physician will also work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team in skilled nursing facility to provide clinical management, smooth transitions of care and reduce avoidable readmissions. Additional responsibilities Participation in Graduate Medical Education (GME) related activities Engage in quality improvement initiatives Contribute to community outreach efforts Attend practice and divisional meetings Benefits Medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability, 401k, 457b Paid holidays, PTO CME allowance and time Malpractice coverage Salary range of $246,800 - $253,180 Competitive compensation models include generous wRVU productivity incentive with the opportunity to grow, uncapped Relocation allowance Non-Profit Health System, eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness

Requirements

An MD or DO
Board eligible or certification in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine
Existing or Eligibility for New Jersey Medical License, DEA and CDS required

Responsibilities

Maintain a clinical practice, providing comprehensive clinical care to older adults, including consultations, assessments, primary care, and follow-up visits.
Detailed geriatric evaluations focused on overall health, functional status, cognitive function, support systems and the identification of cognitive impairment, dementia, and related neurocognitive conditions.
Manage both acute and chronic medical conditions with attention to key geriatric syndromes such as dementia, falls, polypharmacy, delirium and frailty.
Active participation in care plan meetings and family conferences to discuss treatment options and advanced care planning.
Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team in skilled nursing facility to provide clinical management, smooth transitions of care and reduce avoidable readmissions.
Participation in Graduate Medical Education (GME) related activities
Engage in quality improvement initiatives
Contribute to community outreach efforts
Attend practice and divisional meetings

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability, 401k, 457b
Paid holidays, PTO
CME allowance and time
Malpractice coverage
Salary range of $246,800 - $253,180
Competitive compensation models include generous wRVU productivity incentive with the opportunity to grow, uncapped
Relocation allowance
Non-Profit Health System, eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
Retirement Plan
Tuition Assistance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities