Geriatrician

If you are the type of physician who likes to explore new ideas, we want you. We have found that the best way to move forward is an open mind to listen to suggestions from members of your multidisciplinary team. If you value a culture that is supportive of new ideas, join our team. We listen! 

Reporting to the Medical Director, you will help deliver on our promise to the people of Brooklyn by providing exceptional patient care and wise counsel to elderly/senior patients with chronic conditions or multiple health problems. In this dynamic and richly gratifying role, you will also: 

• Make determinations on patient’s ability to live alone safely (or be referred for alternate living)
• Provide diagnoses, treatment and patient/family education that enable a better quality of life
• Discuss end-of-life care with patients and families
• Use evidence-based guidelines to plan and deliver patient care and treatment
• Order, interpret and discuss the results of diagnostic tests
• Collect, record and maintain patient data
• Refer patients to specialists for consultative services
• Demonstrate great respect and concern for patients, family members, guardian, health aides, etc.
• Prescribe medication, vaccinations, and specialized or preventative care
• Monitor compliance with Infection Control and Safety and HIPPA standards
• Build collaboration and successful relationships with medical, support and administrative staff
• Participate in in-service education and attend continuing medical (CME) programs
• Assist with teaching, evaluating and mentoring residents in the Family Medicine Residency Program
• Supervise residents and medical students
• Accurately document all supervision and oversight activities in the medical record
• Attend meetings and committees as requested by the Medical Director and/or Department Chair
• Continuously seeks new ways to improve processes and outcomes 

The ideal candidate will have:

• MD or DO degree with at least two years of post-residency medical/clinical experience
• Current NYS Physician License and DoH Certificate of Qualification
• BC/BE in Geriatric Medicine; ACLS and BCLS training
• Participated in direct education of residents during didactic sessions and by providing direct patient care
• Familiarity with the competency-based curriculum for residency training
• Credentials or eligible to be credentialed in the Medicaid Program in New York
• Exceptional interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated experience promoting a diverse workforce and positive interactions with students, residents, interdisciplinary team members and faculty
• Most significantly, a mindset oriented to returning patients to high functionality and quality of life
• The capacity to maintain patient’s confidentiality always

Your passion for exceeding expectations makes you the right choice

You know from your own experience the power of being attended to and rightfully treated as though you are very important. If that’s the level of quality care you are committed to delivering to our elderly population, we want to meet you. In this influential role, you’ll have a terrific opportunity to make a difference!

Since 1845, The Brooklyn Hospital Center has provided outstanding health services, education and research to keep the people of Brooklyn and greater New York healthy. TBHC’s focus is ensuring optimal patient care using advanced technology, innovative medical and surgical treatments, and staff expertise.  Located in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn, TBHC is a clinical affiliate of The Mount Sinai Hospital and an academic affiliate of The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.  As Brooklyn’s first hospital, TBHC is proud to be a part of an incredibly diverse community and is committed to Keeping Brooklyn Healthy!

Team members here enjoy a stimulating work setting and a competitive compensation package. For immediate consideration, please email resume to: along@tbh.org.  We are an equal opportunity employer.