Family Practice - Geriatrics Physician

Job Description & Requirements

Geriatric Medicine Faculty

StartDate : ASAP Pay Rate : $190000.00 - $260000.00

The UC Davis School of Medicine's Department of Internal Medicine invites applications for an esteemed academic position within the Division of Geriatric Medicine, Hospice, and Palliative Medicine. We seek a dynamic individual to contribute to the advancement of our expanding geriatric program, capitalizing on UC Davis's unique resources, including one of the nation's most well-funded Alzheimer's Disease Centers. Renowned for excellence, UC Davis ranks highly in Primary Care and Geriatric Medicine by US News and World Report.

Ideal candidates will be board-certified in Geriatric Medicine, demonstrating a passion for medical education alongside exceptional clinical and communication skills. The ability to collaborate effectively within our diverse team is essential. This position offers the opportunity to pursue either a Clinician-Educator or Clinician-Researcher track.

Responsibilities can include providing direct patient care, educating medical students, residents, fellows, and advanced practice providers, and participating in further development of geriatric educational outreach initiatives. With flexibility at its core, this position encompasses a spectrum of clinical opportunities, from outpatient care at our Healthy Aging Clinic to inpatient services on the new approved geriatrics consult service, dementia care, new niche clinical program development, and beyond. Moreover, candidates can pursue scholarly activities, creative work, educational, and research activities aligned with their interests and expertise. The leadership position of Director of Inpatient Geriatric Services and other leadership roles are available for qualified candidates.

UC Davis Health boasts a comprehensive academic medical center comprising a medical group, top-ranked schools of medicine and nursing, a 619-bed acute care hospital, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, the unique MIND Institute for the study of neurodevelopmental disorders, and other leading institutes. As a prominent public research university, UC Davis consistently ranks among the nation's best, recently earning the 5th spot among public universities in the United States.

Situated in Sacramento, a city steeped in history and nestled within easy reach of Napa, Lake Tahoe, and San Francisco, UC Davis offers an unparalleled lifestyle. Residents enjoy a plethora of landmarks, parks, and cultural attractions, as well as a vibrant community spirit showcased through a myriad of events and outdoor adventures.

The University of California, Davis is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity among its faculty, staff, and students.

Facility Location

The gateway to the Gold Country, the seat of California state government and the perfect launching pad for trips to stunning Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park, this thriving state capital is filled with surprises. With its abundant natural beauty, Wild West charm and many riverfront attractions, "the city of a million trees" has something for everyone.

Job Benefits

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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