Description
SSM Health is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Geriatric Physician to join our multidisciplinary team in St. Louis, Missouri. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive care to elderly patients, addressing their unique medical needs and improving their quality of life. This role involves working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough assessments and develop personalized care plans for geriatric patients.
- Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses specific to elderly patients.
- Manage multiple health conditions and medications, ensuring safe and effective treatment plans.
- Provide preventive care, including routine check-ups, health screenings, and vaccinations.
- Coordinate care with other healthcare providers, including specialists, nurses, and social workers.
- Educate patients and their families about managing age-related health conditions and promoting healthy aging.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss and optimize patient care.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of geriatric care protocols and best practices.
- Engage in continuing education and professional development to stay current with advancements in geriatric medicine.
Qualifications:
- Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
- Board certification in Geriatric Medicine or eligibility to obtain certification.
- Valid medical license to practice in the state of Missouri.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in geriatric care preferred.
- Strong clinical skills with a focus on comprehensive, patient-centered care.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current in the field of geriatric medicine.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Continuing medical education (CME) opportunities and reimbursement.
- Professional liability insurance.
- Supportive and collegial work environment.
About SSM Health:
SSM Health is a Catholic not-for-profit health system serving the comprehensive health needs of communities across the Midwest through a robust and fully integrated health care delivery system. Headquartered in St. Louis, SSM Health has care delivery sites in Missouri, Illinois, Oklahoma and Wisconsin. The health system includes 24 hospitals, more than 300 physician offices and other outpatient care sites, 10 post-acute facilities, comprehensive home care and hospice services, a pharmacy benefit company, an insurance company, a technology company and an Accountable Care Organization.
With more than 10,000 providers and 40,000 employees in four states, SSM Health is one of the largest employers in every community it serves. An early adopter of the electronic health record (EHR), SSM Health is a national leader for the depth of its EHR integration.
SSM Medical Group is a member of SSM Health Care St. Louis and includes almost 400 primary and specialty care physicians in 65 locations, including 5 urgent care clinics and 25 Express Clinics collocated with Walgreens stores. Our clinics are located in north, south and mid St. Louis County; in St. Charles County; in Warrenton and Troy, Missouri; and in Belleville and Maryville, Illinois.
At SSM, we take pride in the physician leadership of our Medical Group. Our physicians have a voice in their own practice operations, as well as the overall direction of the organization. Our SSM physician leadership allows physicians to manage the care of their own patients and provide appropriate treatment to meet each patient's unique needs.
All SSM Health Medical Group primary care practices are nationally recognized as NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Homes and provide exceptional care through evidence-based protocols, while coordinating and managing patient care across the continuum.
SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital is a 525- bed hospital that offers a wide variety of in and outpatient services, including cancer care, a wound center, CV and open-heart surgery, a chest pain center, and advanced stroke care. St. Mary's handles high-risk obstetrics and fetal surgery, along with comprehensive women's breast health services. Advanced diagnostic and comprehensive robotic-assisted procedural equipment are available.
Through its affiliation with St. Louis University School of Medicine, St Mary's offers residency programs in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and OBGYN.
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