Geriatrician Physician
- Req ID: req5718
- City, State: New Brunswick, NJ
- Department: Geriatrics
- Job Type: On-Site
- Job Schedule: Full-Time
Geriatrician Physician
Geriatrics
The Geriatrician Physician will:
We are seeking a Geriatrician to join one of our adult primary care practices in office, nursing home and sub-acute setting.
Overview
Our patient-centered philosophy combines exceptional care with individualized attention, and the unique culture at Saint Peter's is one that cultivates warmth, inspiration, respect, and continual learning. Saint Peter's has been recognized as a Age-Friendly Health System by NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) Designated Hospital.
Saint Peter's University Hospital is a non-profit, 478-bed acute care teaching hospital sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen. Saint Peter's brings the latest medical practices and highly skilled professionals to the bedside. We employ more than 3,600 healthcare professionals and support personnel, and more than 1,000 doctors and dentists are on staff at our hospital. We treat more than 23,000 inpatients and more than 245,000 outpatients yearly.
Saint Peter's University Hospital's integrated geriatric medicine program specializes in diagnosis, treatment and the maintenance of good health for older adults. Our interdisciplinary team of board-certified physicians and health care professionals, all of whom are trained in geriatrics, works with patients and their families to develop a comprehensive plan of care for improved overall quality of life.
Geriatric Medicine at Saint Peter's offers:
• Pain management
• Minimally invasive surgery
• Diabetes, mental health, and nutrition management
• Orthopedic services, including hip resurfacing and knee replacement
• Wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for non-healing chronic wounds
• Geriatric Evaluation and Management Services (GEMS) for assessment and care plan development for patients who suffer from Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Opportunity Highlights• Full-time opportunity, Mon-Fri
• Call Schedule - full week at a time, every 4-5 weeks
• Outpatient services and visiting patients in local long-term care and sub-acute services.
• Full benefits package with up to 44-days off per year and a 5% 401(k) match
• Supportive leadership and administration: allowing for transparency and the open exchange of ideas
Community HighlightsThriving area that has experienced a dramatic transformation in the past few decades. New Brunswick's robust downtown area, sitting along the Raritan River, provides a walkable, urban setting with bustling restaurants, bars, grocery stores, arts, entertainment, and it's the home of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey.
• Enjoy fine cuisine as you walk these historical streets.
• Home to several theatres including the State Theatre, museums, and local markets.
• Centrally located within one hour access to New York City and Philadelphia
About Saint Peter's
Saint Peter's Healthcare System is an award-winning comprehensive non-profit healthcare network headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Anchored by Saint Peter's University Hospital, a 478-bed acute care teaching hospital sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen, it provides patient-centered care along unique culture that cultivates warmth, inspiration, respect, and continual learning. The system employs over 3,600 healthcare professionals with more than 1,000 doctors and dentists on staff, serving over 23,000 inpatients and 245,000 outpatients annually across 27 centers and facilities offering over 150 healthcare services. The Children's Hospital at Saint Peter's University Hospital is the state-designated as an acute care children's hospital, one of the most advanced hospitals of its kind in the nation. Through Saint Peter's Physician Associates, the network provides comprehensive primary care and specialty care services throughout New Jersey. In the recently expanded Saint Peter's Family Health Center, provides primary, specialty, pediatric, women's health, child protections center, quality improvement services for underserved, uninsured, and underinsured populations, with the capacity to serve up to 100,000 visits annually.
Requirements:
• Successful completion of an appropriate ACGME or AOA accredited residency and/or fellowship.
• MD or DO licensed in the State of New Jersey
• Board-Certified or eligible in Geriatric Medicine
• CDS and DEA license required
• Must qualify for Saint Peter's University Hospital Liability insurance
Full-time clinical base compensation at Saint Peter's Healthcare System ranges from 125,000.00 - 750,000.00 USD, which is impacted by various factors, including but not limited to physician specialty, level of experience, quality of care, academic accomplishments, patient experience and productivity. The base compensation range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.
Geriatrics
The Geriatrician Physician will:
We are seeking a Geriatrician to join one of our adult primary care practices in office, nursing home and sub-acute setting.
Overview
Our patient-centered philosophy combines exceptional care with individualized attention, and the unique culture at Saint Peter's is one that cultivates warmth, inspiration, respect, and continual learning. Saint Peter's has been recognized as a Age-Friendly Health System by NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) Designated Hospital.
Saint Peter's University Hospital is a non-profit, 478-bed acute care teaching hospital sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen. Saint Peter's brings the latest medical practices and highly skilled professionals to the bedside. We employ more than 3,600 healthcare professionals and support personnel, and more than 1,000 doctors and dentists are on staff at our hospital. We treat more than 23,000 inpatients and more than 245,000 outpatients yearly.
Saint Peter's University Hospital's integrated geriatric medicine program specializes in diagnosis, treatment and the maintenance of good health for older adults. Our interdisciplinary team of board-certified physicians and health care professionals, all of whom are trained in geriatrics, works with patients and their families to develop a comprehensive plan of care for improved overall quality of life.
Geriatric Medicine at Saint Peter's offers:
• Pain management
• Minimally invasive surgery
• Diabetes, mental health, and nutrition management
• Orthopedic services, including hip resurfacing and knee replacement
• Wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for non-healing chronic wounds
• Geriatric Evaluation and Management Services (GEMS) for assessment and care plan development for patients who suffer from Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Opportunity Highlights• Full-time opportunity, Mon-Fri
• Call Schedule - full week at a time, every 4-5 weeks
• Outpatient services and visiting patients in local long-term care and sub-acute services.
• Full benefits package with up to 44-days off per year and a 5% 401(k) match
• Supportive leadership and administration: allowing for transparency and the open exchange of ideas
Community HighlightsThriving area that has experienced a dramatic transformation in the past few decades. New Brunswick's robust downtown area, sitting along the Raritan River, provides a walkable, urban setting with bustling restaurants, bars, grocery stores, arts, entertainment, and it's the home of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey.
• Enjoy fine cuisine as you walk these historical streets.
• Home to several theatres including the State Theatre, museums, and local markets.
• Centrally located within one hour access to New York City and Philadelphia
About Saint Peter's
Saint Peter's Healthcare System is an award-winning comprehensive non-profit healthcare network headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Anchored by Saint Peter's University Hospital, a 478-bed acute care teaching hospital sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen, it provides patient-centered care along unique culture that cultivates warmth, inspiration, respect, and continual learning. The system employs over 3,600 healthcare professionals with more than 1,000 doctors and dentists on staff, serving over 23,000 inpatients and 245,000 outpatients annually across 27 centers and facilities offering over 150 healthcare services. The Children's Hospital at Saint Peter's University Hospital is the state-designated as an acute care children's hospital, one of the most advanced hospitals of its kind in the nation. Through Saint Peter's Physician Associates, the network provides comprehensive primary care and specialty care services throughout New Jersey. In the recently expanded Saint Peter's Family Health Center, provides primary, specialty, pediatric, women's health, child protections center, quality improvement services for underserved, uninsured, and underinsured populations, with the capacity to serve up to 100,000 visits annually.
Requirements:
• Successful completion of an appropriate ACGME or AOA accredited residency and/or fellowship.
• MD or DO licensed in the State of New Jersey
• Board-Certified or eligible in Geriatric Medicine
• CDS and DEA license required
• Must qualify for Saint Peter's University Hospital Liability insurance
Full-time clinical base compensation at Saint Peter's Healthcare System ranges from 125,000.00 - 750,000.00 USD, which is impacted by various factors, including but not limited to physician specialty, level of experience, quality of care, academic accomplishments, patient experience and productivity. The base compensation range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.
