Physician - Geriatrics: Hospitalist

Job overview

Banner Health is seeking a Consultant Geriatrician for their academic program at Banner University Medical Center Phoenix. This full-time, onsite position involves providing specialized geriatric care across complex clinical pathways and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Compensation is not specified. The Geriatrician will provide expert geriatric assessment and management recommendations for patients on various medical teams, including Medicine, Trauma & Orthopedics, ICU/Critical Care, and Heart Failure. The role also includes teaching residents, fellows, and medical students, and engaging in quality improvement initiatives.

What you'll do

• Provide expert geriatric assessment and management recommendations for patients on Medicine, Trauma & Orthopedics, ICU/Critical Care, and Heart Failure teams.
• Mentor residents, fellows, and medical students in geriatric principles.
• Engage in scholarly activity and clinical research.
• Design and implement protocols to reduce hospital-acquired complications.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

geriatrics

hospitalist

physician

full-time

onsite

phoenix

az

banner health

academic

consultation

multidisciplinary

quality improvement

geriatric assessment

palliative medicine

medical education

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Board Certification: Dual or single Board Certification in Geriatric Medicine or Palliative Medicine.
• Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of post-fellowship experience within an Academic Medical Center.
• Academic Track Record: Proven commitment to scholarly output.
• Interdisciplinary Skills: Exceptional communication skills.

Why this role

Dual or single Board Certification in Geriatric Medicine or Palliative Medicine required.

About the employer

Banner Health is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.