Internal Medicine-Geriatrics Multi Specialty Group job located in Oregon

The Geriatric Medical Director will lead Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology Services for the largest regional healthcare system in southern Oregon and northern California.  The Medical Director of Geriatrics will provide clinical and administrative leadership to a team of inpatient and outpatient physicians and advance practice providers, as well as a robust support staff that include clinical nurse specialists and other team members.  The Medical Director will also be the first holder of a Medical Chair established by donors.  This prestigious Medical Chair will provide funds for the use at the discretion of the Chairholder that can be directed for people, technology, facilities and programs that support patient care and research activities.  This chair position will be the only one in this region that serves 600K people in a 9 county service area and the service is vital to aging communities.  The space at the community hospital will be specially designed and renovated to be aesthetically pleasing for geriatric patients with a focus on decreasing the disorientation and depersonalizing effects of an unfamiliar environment.  The Medical Director shall provide leadership to achieve the mission, vision, values, goals and objectives for the program. The Medical Director will be responsible for all aspects of the service line across all divisions, including growth, quality, and service education. The role is designed to be 50% clinical service and 50% leadership.

Highlights:

• Serve as Medical Director and lead the development of the Age-Friendly Initiative for the region. Collaborate with foundation on fundraising for this initiative.
• Build and lead an interdisciplinary team of specially trained physicians and nurses. 
• Practice as a community-based physician
• Embed age-sensitive principles at the hospital level and throughout the system.
• Develop clinical programs to serve aging population.
• Develop partnerships with local providers, long-term care facilities and other caregivers.

The successful candidate will be an experienced physician leader who has demonstrated success in a complex care environment. They will lead efforts to design, build, implement, and collaborate with community partners, hospital services and departments towards achieving a high quality, effective, compassionate regional behavioral health service that provides a scope of services consistent with community needs.  Qualifications include:  Strong clinical leader with experience in leading geriatric service line, Track record of driving improvements in quality and safety, with progressive leadership experience. Provision of full range of geriatric services to assigned patients. Licensed as a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician in the state of Oregon or able to obtain licensure, and certification in Geriatric Medicine.  Board certified and must maintain certification.  Must possess good interpersonal communication and leadership skills.

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Medford Oregon

Medford is a charming city of 90,000 that is nestled in the heart of the Rogue River Valley.  With its’ mild climate, stunning natural surroundings and vibrant community, Medford offers something for everyone.  Whether you’re seeking outdoor adventure, cultural experiences or a laid-back lifestyle, consider this warm community.  From blooming wildflowers to delicious local cuisine, outdoor adventure, shopping, variety of wineries and live theater, you will love the lifestyle of this charming and welcoming community.  This region is in the rain shadow of the mountains and avoids much of the Pacific Northwest moisture.  If you enjoy outdoor recreation, this is a paradise for you!  Enjoy an abundance of activity possibilities that include hiking, biking, skiing, rafting, fishing, kayaking, and camping.  Rogue Valley International Airport in Medford, Oregon is centrally located and easily accessible from most airports around the country. 

It’s the Climate!

Southern Oregon is a picturesque region that is known for its’ temperate climate with an average of 196 sunny days per year!  Nestled between the Cascade and Siskiyou Mountains and in the “rain shadow” of the mountains and avoids much of the famous Pacific Northwest moisture.  The climate is temperate with four seasons and offers warm summers, mild winters, beautiful springs and exquisite autumns.