- M.D., D.O. or foreign equivalent
- Successful completion of an ACGME accredited FM or IM residency program and an ACGME accredited Geriatric Medicine fellowship program
- Board certification or eligibility in Geriatric Medicine
- Unrestricted medical license & DEA from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to start date
- Both fellows and experienced physicians are welcome to applyIn addition to a competitive salary, and comprehensive suite of benefits – including a generous 403b retirement match, health, dental, vision, life, malpractice, paid vacation, CME, a tuition remission program and more – the position offers a uniquely supportive practice environment strengthened by Temple's mission-driven culture to provide and promote world class patient care, research, and medical education
Temple Health is one of Philadelphia's leading academic medical centers, with 20 clinical departments; 8 Basic Science Departments; 13 Research Center (all of which are engaged in patient care education and research) and more than 1,000 physicians and scientists sharing the mission of bringing innovative treatments to patients.
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Procedure for Candidacy
In order to be considered for this position, you must complete an online application:
Application materials must include curriculum vitae; a personal statement summarizing your experience, qualifications, and career goals; and three professional references, including names and contact information. A statement describing participation in activities that promote diversity and inclusion and/or plans to make future contributions is strongly encouraged.
For confidential inquires and/or questions about the opportunity please contact Jessica N. Vega, Senior Physician/Faculty Recruiter,
We are especially interested in qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups. For more information about diversity at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, please visit the Office of Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
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Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
Geriatric Medicine Physician - Philadelphia, United States - Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Description
Temple Health is seeking a BC/BE Geriatric Medicine Physician with a strong interest and/or demonstrated competency in medical education for a full-time clinician educator position.
The successful candidate will see patients across the continuum of care while building innovative educational programs for medical students and residents. Clinical responsibilities include primary care for a panel of older adults within Temple's Department of Family and Community Medicine, inpatient consults for geriatric patients at Temple University Hospital, and skilled nursing facility care for patients transferred from a Temple facility.
Temple Health and the Lewis Katz School of Medicine are also dedicated to training future physicians in the care of older adults. The successful candidate will work extensively with students and residents in clinical settings and will partner with leadership of both the Internal Medicine and Family Medicine residencies on curriculum design and clinical rotations. Through partnership with the Temple Center for Population Health and other Temple initiatives, robust opportunities also exist for community programming and outreach.
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