Geriatric Medicine APP

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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 section’s mission to provide high-quality, compassionate care for older adults and patients with serious or life‑limiting illnesses.

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Higher Education