Geriatrician
Where
The Southeast Permanente Medical Group (Kaiser Permanente Georgia)
Atlanta, GA, United States
Description
This job is intended for a physician to work with the Elder Care team in caring for Kaiser Permanente (KP) Georgia members 65 and older and those with Medicare needing special expertise of the team; the primary focus is on outpatient care, providing assessments, treatment, and recommendations for members with conditions common in older patients such as memory loss and falls. The physician will work closely with Geriatric RN Care Coordinator, Geriatrics and Palliative Care Clinical Pharmacist, and Geriatric Social Worker. Visits with patients will primarily occur in KP medical offices as face to face, virtual or telephonic visits. Complementing the Primary Care Physician (PCP), the physician in this position will treat and/or recommend care for patients' medical problems and chronic illnesses with emphasis on patients’ quality of life and functional ability, including addressing home safety and counseling on end-of-life care and other topics as appropriate. This position is par-time, 20 hours/week and based at our Kaiser Permanente Sandy Springs Medical Office.
Major Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
Conducts telephone, virtual and office visits
Assesses, treats, and/or makes recommendations for care for patients referred to Geriatrics
Discuss and document goals of care discussion and advance directives as needed
Addresses clinical issues and develops medical aspects of care plan (included but not limited to recommendations regarding observations, lab tests, medications, referrals, ordering tests and prescribing medications as appropriate) to be shared with and further implemented by the patient’s PCP, and others involved in patient’s care to optimize the patient’s overall health and functional status
Respond to MD Advice and Referrals in the in-basket in a timely manner and provide appropriate clinical feedback to the referring provider
Respond to e-consults from the PEEC clinic in a timely manner with recommendations appropriate to the patients’ pre-surgical needs
Collaborate with other specialists such as Palliative Care, Neurology, Neuropsychology, Behavioral Health, and Clinical Pharmacy to provide comprehensive care when needed
Supervise Geriatric NP, review and sign off on notes, provide feedback on care plan as needed, sign off on prescribed medications and other orders
Provide education to Primary Care and other specialist regarding the care of the Geriatric patient as requested
Minimum Education and Experience:
MD/DO, post-graduate residency training, and board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
1-year post-residency experience in caring for older patients in the outpatient and/or facility setting
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with older patients, their family members/caregivers, and non-physician health professionals
Ability to find personal fulfillment and joy in providing the best possible care and care experience to older members
Ability and willingness to travel to various locations for patient care
Preferred Education and Experience:
Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine
Subspecialty board certification in Geriatric Medicine (for Internal Medicine physicians) or Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Geriatric Medicine (for Family Medicine physicians)
2 years post-residency experience in caring for older patients in the outpatient and/or facility setting
Experience in working with an interdisciplinary team
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Attn: Rhunette Pledger
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (404) 326-7116