Physician / Family Practice / Vermont / Locum or Permanent / Geriatric Medicine Physician opening in central VT Job

Seeking BC/BE IM or FM for Geriatric Medicine opportunity in Vermont.

Community Health presents a unique opportunity for a physician to lead a novel geriatric service line. This new service will have a dual function to provide direct patient care and consultative/educational care for the local provider community. Fundamental responsibilities include program design, clinical care, and oversight of clinical operations. Pertinent skills will include establishing and nurturing relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, Community Health provides exclusive medical care to three Level I Skilled Nursing and Subacute Rehabilitation facilities. The position will serve a consultative and supportive role to the independent SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility) service line. While the geriatric service line shares some clinical congruencies with the SNF service line, these services are structured as distinctive and independent services. This leadership position reports to the Community Health Chief Medical Officer. Services will be at a newly constructed facility in Rutland, Vermont.

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION & SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate from accredited medical school and FM/IM residency.
• Geriatric fellowship and subsequent Board certification recommended (not required).
• Related experience working with geriatric population.

• Very competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Retirement plans with employer match
• Generous vacation/CME time
• Malpractice provided
• Up to $10k in relocation expenses
• 4 day work week
• CME 1 week + $6,000
• Educational loan repayment

Area Highlights:

The Hospital is located in the western valley of the Green Mountain range adjacent to Killington Ski Resort. Outdoor activities are abundant including access to top-rated skiing and winter sports as well as mountain biking, hiking, paddling, and a wide variety of outdoor activities in all seasons. Those looking for a quick get-away are within driving distance to multiple cities including New York, Boston, and Montreal. Transportation options include an airport as well as the Amtrak train. The Rutland region also boasts a highly-rated schools system with low student/teacher ratios which create a nurturing environment for kids and families to thrive.