Physician - Geriatrics

Geriatrician Opportunity

Specialty: Geriatrician

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

Call Schedule: 1:9 weekends, also cover weeknights. Very minimal call

Practice Detail: Join 4 MD's and 4 APP's

EMR System: Athena

Facility: Center for Healthy Aging

Location: Indianapolis, IN

This job location is not currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

The Ascension St Vincent Center for Healthy Aging is seeking a geriatrician to join their outpatient department. The geriatrician will serve a unique role by participating in the academic activities of the department while providing comprehensive geriatric care. The ideal candidate will be a patient-centered, compassionate team player with the desire to support the growth of the next generation of healthcare professionals. Our department has 2 geriatrician faculty members, 2 geriatricians and four advanced practice providers, within both outpatient and inpatient clinical practices. Our department supports an ACGME approved Geriatrics Fellowship that accepts 1 fellow per year and a Geriatric residency program. The division is committed to meeting the healthcare needs of the rapidly growing geriatric population of the Indianapolis area.

Ideal Candidates: BC/BE Internal Medicine or FM Physician with Geriatrics Fellowship training Eligible for medical licensure in Indiana Collaborative and collegial demeanor with commitment to high quality patient care Academic orientation and enthusiasm for teaching Outstanding communication skills

Opportunity Details: Join a growing and collaborative group of physicians and APPs in Geriatrics Serve the community and support the academic mission of Center for Healthy Aging in the outpatient setting Receive excellent access to specialists and a robust internal referral network Enjoy strong collaboration throughout the department including support from pharmacy, neuropsychology, social work, and post-acute care. Be involved in the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows.

For over 35 years, the Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent - Indianapolis Center For Healthy Aging in Indianapolis, Indiana, has provided specialty care for older adults. The Institute for Healthcare Improvement has recognized the Center for Healthy Aging as one of five National Pioneer Age-Friendly Health Systems that focuses on the 4Ms of care: What Matters, Mentation, Mobility and Medication.

Ascension offers a very competitive compensation package that includes: Competitive base salaries, Starting bonus, Stipend, Relocation allowance, Possible student loan repayment, CME, Comprehensive health benefits, Retirement savings plan (403b) with match, Malpractice with tail coverage and Generous paid time off

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration: Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Indiana Medical Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in a wide range of services including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services and more.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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