Geriatric Medicine APP

Tulane University School of Medicine Section of Geriatrics & Palliative Medicine is seeking a Geriatric Advanced Practice Provider (APP) at the Instructor level to join our growing interdisciplinary team. This position supports the sections mission to provide high-quality compassionate care for older adults and patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses.

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 comprehensive clinical care to geriatric patients across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate closely with physicians nurses social workers and other team members to address patients physical emotional and psychosocial needs.
• Support care coordination and transitions for patients with complex medical conditions.
• Contribute to educational activities and quality improvement initiatives within the section.

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.

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

• Masters degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies.
• Current Louisiana APRN or PA license (or eligibility for licensure) CDS and DEA.
• Experience or strong interest in geriatrics or complex care management.
• Excellent communication teamwork and patient-centered care skills.