Geriatrician (Internal or Family Medicine), Staff Physician
Full Time
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Posted
Job description
UNT System Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton, the University of North Texas at Dallas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region and we are committed to transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We are growing with the DFW region, enrolling a record 47,000+ students across our system and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
Posting Title
Geriatrician (Internal or Family Medicine), Staff Physician
Department
HSC-HSC Health Geriatrics-345500
Job Location
Fort Worth
Full Time/Part Time
Retirement Eligibility
ORP Eligible
Additional Retirement Information
For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php.
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience
Department Summary
HSC Health is the academic clinical practice for the Health Science Center. Focused on improving health outcomes to build a healthier community, HSC Health primary and multispecialty care clinics are located on the HSC campus as well as an off-site obstetrics and genecology location in the Fort Worth medical district. Our care teams extend to local hospitals, surgery centers, long term and continuing care centers, and mobile and in-home care. HSC Health’s interprofessional teams work collaboratively to achieve an optimized treatment plan tailored to the individual patient. Physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physical therapists, pharmacists, social workers, psychologists, specialized technicians, and nurses work together while intentionally integrating health care students, residents, and fellows to deliver care to our community.
Position Overview
The University of North Texas Health Science Center (HSC), HSC Health is seeking a primary care physician for a full-time primary care physician (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine or Geriatrics) to provide care within the HSC Center for Older Adults. As part of the interprofessional team focused on the delivery of care within a ambulatory academic care setting, focused on older adults.
This position requires the clinical assessment/evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients in accordance with standard of care.
This position requires the clinical assessment/evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients in accordance with standard of care.
Additional Posting Details
Minimum Qualifications
Medical degree from an accredited medical school. Must be licensed to practice medicine in Texas or another state or have completed at least two years of postgraduate residency (not limited to the United States); Must have passed the Texas Medical Jurisprudence Examination and must be able to obtain a State of Texas Medical License.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Be licensed to practice medicine in another state or have completed at least two years of postgraduate residency (not limited to the United States) Passed the Texas Medical Jurisprudence Examination Ability to practice medicine within the scope of license, training and credentials Ability to care for a diverse patient population
Preferred Qualifications
Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Geriatric Medicine
Required License / Registration / Certification
Board Certified or Board Eligible
Texas Medical Board unrestricted medical license
Texas Medical Board unrestricted medical license
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, limited on-call
This position is on-site at UNTHSC
This position is on-site at UNTHSC
Driving University Vehicle
No
Security Sensitive
This is a security sensitive position.
EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Classification Title
Staff Physician
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Cleaning, Climbing, Crawling, Driving, Kneeling, Lifting up to 10 pounds, Lifting up to 25 pounds, Lifting up to 50 pounds, Pulling , Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Squatting, Stooping, Bending, Standing, Twisting, Walking, Writing, Grasp, Talk or Hear, Ability to communicate
Job Duties
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Primary medical care to patients with various medical continuations; examine, diagnose, prevention, develop and review treatment plans, ongoing care, order and review laboratory testes as needed to treat medical patients for older adults
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Collaborate with healthcare team(s) and other members of the team such as; advance practice professionals and other clinical providers (Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Pharmacist, social worker, geriatric specialist etc).
Provide continuous and comprehensive primary care for older adults
Provide continuous and comprehensive primary care for older adults
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Timely documentation of care provided within an electronic health record
Coordinate and integrate care across all elements of the healthcare system
Coordinate and integrate care across all elements of the healthcare system
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S4588P
Position End Date (if temporary)
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