What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geriatric Medicine Physician position at Providence?
Providence PACE is seeking a full-time physician to join our Portland, Oregon team. This is an excellent opportunity for a primary care provider who values team-based care and has strong interest or experience in geriatrics and palliative care. You will join an established, interdisciplinary program that provides older adults with comprehensive whole-person care, including medical, behavioral health, therapeutic, and recreational services. Our PACE program focuses on keeping older adults active and fostering independence. Some visits will be in outpatient primary care clinics, but many visits will be in private residences, assisted living facilities, adult care homes, skilled nursing facilities, and other community-based settings. Join an exceptional team of caregivers who are deeply committed to the health, dignity, and well-being of older adults.
- Full-time at 1.0 FTE
- Monday to Friday, daytime hours
- Care provided in a variety of settings, primarily community-based but also outpatient clinics
- Collaborate closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, nurse care managers, social workers, pharmacists, psychiatric/mental health clinicians, therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members
- Ideal candidates are resourceful, clinically confident, and able to build trust quickly with patients, families, and care teams
- 1 year of post-graduate clinical experience working with a geriatric population preferred
- Training and/or experience in palliative care and/or hospice valuable
- Generous salary, incentives, relocation assistance, and CME funds and hours
- Comprehensive employed provider benefits package including Paid Time Off, Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, and Malpractice Insurance
- As a non-profit organization, Providence is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
- Join a team dedicated to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Where You’ll Work
Providence Medical Group is an organization of employed physicians, with more than 90 clinics across the state of Oregon. Its 1,500 providers possess a wide range of clinical expertise, including Family and Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease, Dermatology and Occupational Medicine. At Providence Medical Group, patients enjoy close-to-home access to dedicated providers in primary, specialty or urgent care clinics, with clinical and operational support from centralized Providence programs.
Where You’ll Live
Just 12 miles north of Portland, Oregon, the suburb of Milwaukie is known for its quaint neighborhood charm, affordable housing and proximity to abundant natural beauty. The pristine Clackamas River flows through the forested valleys to the south, the mighty Willamette River meanders to the west, and Mount Hood with its lush foothills rises to the east. Milwaukie enjoys the best of both worlds: an urban setting with quick access to the great outdoors.
Who You’ll Work For
Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive healthcare organization spanning seven states with a universal mission — to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 122,000-plus caregivers/employees (including 34,000 physicians) serve in 51 hospitals, more than 1,000 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: One name, one family, one extraordinary health system.
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran
Job ID Number: 30745
Salary : $231,837 - $345,792