Physician; Geriatrics

Geriatrics & Extended Care Physician

The Geriatrics & Extended Care Physician will provide high quality patient centered care to Veterans assigned at the Community Living Center, Home Based Primary Care, Geriatric Evaluation Management (GEM) clinic and Palliative/Hospice Care Services at the Coatesville VA Medical Center, Pennsylvania. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Performs assessment, diagnosis, treatment and outcome measures of healthcare issues, histories, and physicals, ordering diagnostic and therapeutic tests/studies, initiating consultations and referrals, and prescribing medications/supplies for patient at home.
• Communicates and consults regularly with other providers in primary and specialty care to assist in the care of geriatric patients as needed.
• Performs evidence-based practices to enhance symptom management of geriatric patients to include Palliative and end of life care when appropriate.
• Consults with the interdisciplinary care teams to establish a written plan of care.
• Provides clinical oversight if applicable to Physician Assistants and Nurse practitioners who function within these services.
• Provides inpatient coverage in CLCs (Community Living Centers), Medical officer of the day, Palliative/Hospice care.
• Participating in pre-admission screening, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary team rounds.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm