Geriatrician

About the Role

SJCH is seeking a compassionate Geriatrician to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to older adults. This role focuses on preventive care, chronic disease management, cognitive assessments, medication management, fall prevention, advance care planning, and coordination of care across multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive primary and preventive care for older adults
Manage acute and chronic medical conditions
Conduct geriatric, cognitive, and functional assessments
Evaluate and manage dementia, depression, frailty, and age-related conditions
Perform medication reconciliation and address polypharmacy concerns
Collaborate with specialists, behavioral health providers, social workers, pharmacists, and caregivers
Support advance care planning and goals-of-care discussions
Document patient care accurately in the EHR
Participate in quality improvement and community outreach initiatives
Supervise Advanced Practice Providers as assigned

Additional Requirements

Experience providing care within faith-based or congregational settings, including partnerships with faith communities and religious institutions.
Ability to support health education, screenings, wellness monitoring, care coordination, and community-based outreach initiatives.
Willingness and ability to conduct home visits and provide care outside of a traditional clinical setting.
Demonstrated cultural competency in caring for diverse aging populations, with an understanding of health disparities, social determinants of health, and the needs of underserved elderly communities.

Qualifications

MD or DO degree
Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Residency
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine preferred
Active California Medical License, DEA, and BLS Certification
Experience caring for geriatric populations preferred

Benefits

Loan Repayment Program Eligibility
Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Paid CME Days and Annual CME Allowance
PTO and 13 Paid Holidays
Relocation Assistance
H-1B and J-1 Visa Sponsorship Available

Why SJCH?

Mission-driven FQHC serving underserved communities
Collaborative, interdisciplinary care model
Leadership and professional development opportunities
Meaningful impact on the health and well-being of older adults