Academic Geriatric Medicine Physician
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Job Location:
New Orleans, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Tulane University School of Medicine Section of Geriatrics & Palliative Medicine is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Geriatric physician to join our expanding academic program.
This is an outstanding opportunity for physicians interested in delivering compassionate high-quality geriatric care while teaching the next generation of physicians in one of the nations most culturally vibrant cities. Faculty rank will be commensurate with experience.
About the Section of Geriatrics & Palliative Medicine
The Section of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine at Tulane University is dedicated to advancing health care and quality of life for older people and those with serious illnesses.
- Geriatrics: Our geriatric team partners closely with primary care physicians and specialists across Tulane Medicine including cardiology oncology neurology transplant and trauma. Faculty provide specialized consultation for frail older adults with complex chronic or life-threatening conditions such as dementia and delirium.
- Palliative Medicine: Our palliative care team delivers patient- and family-centered care that improves quality of life for those facing life-limiting illnesses by anticipating preventing and treating suffering. Services are offered inpatient outpatient and in local nursing homes.
This dual focus ensures comprehensive compassionate care while creating a rich environment for collaboration teaching and scholarship.
Position Highlights
- Provide inpatient and outpatient geriatric consultations with a focus on complex vulnerable populations.
- Collaborate with primary care providers and subspecialists across Tulane Medicine.
- Actively teach and mentor medical students residents and fellows.
- Engage in quality improvement program development and research through the Tulane Center for Aging.
- Work alongside palliative care colleagues in a section committed to academic growth and whole-person care.
Why Join Tulane
Tulane offers the resources of a large academic center with the feel of a close-knit program. Our Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Section is led by Dr. R. Osvaldo Navia MD MBA inaugural Section Chief and holder of the Myrna L. Daniels Chair in Geriatric Medicine reflecting strong institutional investment in aging and serious illness care.
Physicians at Tulane enjoy:
- Competitive salary and benefits including health dental vision life insurance 403(b)
- Tuition waiver for self and dependents at Tulane University
- Paid malpractice insurance
- CME allowance with protected time
- Relocation assistance
- MD/DO degree (or foreign equivalent)
- Completion of an Internal Medicine or Family Medicine residency and a Geriatrics fellowship
- Board Certified/Board Eligible in Geriatric Medicine
- Eligible for Louisiana medical license CDS and DEA
- Strong commitment to teaching teamwork and serving diverse older adult populations
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Post Residency Experience
- Occupational Health Experience
- Pain Management
- SOAP
- Primary Care Experience
- Medical Management
- Suturing
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Pharmacy Residency
- Botox Experience
- Epic
About Company
Tulane University is a comprehensive research university in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tulanians see challenges as opportunities, and strive to improve the lives of others in our own community and around the globe.
