Family Practice - Geriatrics Physician

Company: CommonSpirit Health
Location: Prescott
Posted on: April 29, 2025

Job Description:

Overview
Dignity Health-Yavapai Regional Medical Center is a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare provider that offers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services. Our healing network includes two full-service acute care hospitals that include outpatient service centers and primary and specialty care clinics. We also have advanced centers for IV, wound, and breast care. YRMC's unmatched continuum of care covers a 5,500 square mile service area and includes cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, a comprehensive Women's Health Pavilion, and Arizona's only Patient Blood Management Program. YRMC has earned numerous awards for quality and has earned national recognition as an exceptional provider of care.
Responsibilities

• Patient population includes Geriatrics, Dementia, and Palliative Care
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams and Advance Practice Providers to enhance efficiency and care coordination to ensure comprehensive patient care
• Actively engage in patient education and shared decision-making to empower older adults and improve health outcomes
• Serve as a Geriatrics Consultant, including screening and diagnosing Dementia
• Clinic position with possibility of home visits
• Full time position, Monday through Friday
• Provider will have 4 hours of administrative time per week
• Daily patient volume: anticipated 6-10 patients per day
• Current programming includes multi-disciplinary Dementia Screening Clinic, Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Program (UCLA dissemination site), Outpatient and Inpatient Palliative Care, and GUIDE model participant
• Opportunity to enhance and expand services in the Cunningham Center for Compassionate Aging
  Qualifications
  
  • BE/BC in Geriatric Medicine (IM or FP), Neurology, or Hospice & Palliative Medicine (IM or FP)
  • Experience or interest in working with Dementia/Alzheimer's Disease population
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Valid state medical license as MD or DO
  • Valid DEA certificate
  • Strong clinical skills and experience working with older adults
  • Ability to work effectively in a team-based healthcare environment
  • Demonstrate empathy, compassion, and respect for the unique needs of older adults and their care partners
    Pay Range
    $120.20 - $134.62 /hour)

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