Geriatric Medicine, Geriatrician
Job Description
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
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation models include generous wRVU productivity incentive with the opportunity to grow, uncapped
- Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability
- 401(k) and 457(b) retirement plans
- Paid holidays and PTO
- CME allowance and dedicated CME time
- Malpractice coverage
- Relocation allowance
- Non-Profit Health System; eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
Qualifications
- 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
Applicants should submit a letter of interest and a CV to Min Hong, Physician Recruitment, Valley Medical Group at mhong3@valleyhealth.com , apply here Valley Health System Careers: Geriatrician or please call to inquire at 718-290-0278.