PennMedicine Clinician for Geriatric Medicine

University Overview (Please apply at https://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/postings/43634)

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

School/Center Overview

The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is the oldest and one of the finest medical schools in the United States. Penn is rich in tradition and heritage and at the same time consistently at the forefront of new developments and innovations in medical education and research. Since its founding in 1765 the School has been a strong presence in the community and prides itself on educating the leaders of tomorrow in patient care, biomedical research, and medical education. http://www.med.upenn.edu/

Duties

The Department of Medicine Division of Geriatric Medicine seeks a Penn Medicine Clinician who will see patients in the Geriatric Medicine ambulatory practice in Radnor and at Ralston House, the Acute Care for the Elderly Unit at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, and at The Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center home care practice. The successful candidate will be recommended for an academic appointment in the clinical track and will be required to teach a minimum of 50 hours per year. Board certified or eligible in Geriatric Medicine is required. 

Qualifications

Highly advanced professional discipline. M.D. or D.O. and 1 year to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Affirmative Action Statement

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