Summary Sheet: Healthcare & Medical |
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| Advertiser Name | ATC West Healthcare Services | | Advertiser Type: | Company |
| Classification: | Healthcare & Medical | | Subclassification: | |
| Country: | United States | | Location: | United States |
| Language: | English - United Kingdom (en-GB) | | Contact Name: | |
| Employment Type: | Permanent | | Workhours: | Not Specified |
Position: Internal Medicine - Geriatrics Physician |
Description: :pointer-events-auto content-visibility:auto supports- content-visibility:auto : contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh scroll-mt- calc(var( header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh " dir="auto" data-turn-id="request-WEB:5c1070f7-a619-49c4-8352-fc6421ed4bdb-0" data-testid="conversation-turn-2" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn="assistant" tabindex="-1"> ATC West Healthcare Services is seeking an experienced Geriatric Medicine Physician to provide locum coverage at a facility in Hampden County, MA. The position combines clinical duties, interdisciplinary collaboration, participant/family education, and program leadership to support high-quality, patient-centered care. This role is ideal for a physician experienced in geriatrics and chronic disease management who thrives in a collaborative, community-based care environment. Schedule / Dates
Schedule: Monday Friday
Hours: Full-time
Job Details & Responsibilities
Conduct histories and physicals for new participants, as well as event-based and periodic reassessments.
Develop medical treatment plans and provide medically necessary services across participant care settings.
Interview and evaluate applicants and caregivers for PACE program eligibility and participate in Intake and Assessment decisions.
Discuss medical conditions, prognosis, and care planning with participants and caregivers.
Work collaboratively within TH PACE s shared, interdisciplinary culture.
Collaborate with nursing staff on participant treatment programs.
Contribute as part of the leadership team to achieving operational goals.
Actively participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, educating team members on diagnoses, functional status, and treatment options.
Participate in team and family conferences and shared decision-making.
Educate participants and families on health maintenance and chronic condition management.
Supervise health care and treatment plans developed by the interdisciplinary team.
Perform physical exams; order, review, and document laboratory and diagnostic testing.
Participate in provider on-call rotation.
Manage evolving priorities based on participant needs.
Demonstrate strong skills in physical assessment and chronic disease management for frail older adults.
Contribute to a creative, alternative health care model.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Current and active Massachusetts plenary physician license (Required)
Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Practice (Required)
Board Certification in Geriatrics (Preferred)
Experience or additional qualifications in geriatrics (Preferred)
DEA registration (Required)
Previous supervisory experience (Required)
Minimum 1 year of experience working with frail or elderly populations (Required)
Certifications Required: Board Certification, CSR/CDS (Controlled Substance), DEA
Ability to effectively manage chronic diseases in older adults
Strong communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient/family education skills
Ability to manage changing priorities in participant-centered care environments
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