What are the responsibilities and job description for the Per Diem Geriatrician position at MEP Health?
Role Summary: Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient geriatric care as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting older adults in the Torrington, Connecticut area.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver patient-centered geriatric care across both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Collaborate with a coordinated network of senior resources, support staff, and multidisciplinary clinicians.
- Assess, diagnose, and manage complex health needs commonly associated with aging.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans to support safe, effective treatment.
- Coordinate care transitions and communicate clinical updates with the care team.
- Experience and/or training in geriatric medicine and care of older adults.
- Strong clinical judgment, assessment, and management skills for multimorbidity.
- Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary care team.
- Excellent communication and patient-focused bedside manner.