About Geriatric Medicine Careers
Geriatric medicine is a specialty that focuses on the health and health care of the elder population of patients. Duties of a physician in this type of specialty include: educating and promoting health, attempt to prevent conditions, and also treat any conditions in the elderly. Disorders and conditions of an aged human body differ from those in regular adult medicine. The main concerns of a physician in this type of specialty is focusing on the functional abilities of the body, the independence a patient may have in his or her condition, and the quality of life a patient may have. Physicians in geriatric medicine assist with teaching self-care to those who wish to be and are capable to be independent. Also, they may provide a facility where a patient is capable to receive assisted living. Examinations, care, and treatments are conducted by this type of physician. This may happen in regular appointments, before, after, or during a surgical procedure.
Tips
- Time is of the essence when responding to contracts.
- Do not waste time when it comes to negotiating, declining, or accepting a contract.
- Having a clear idea of what you are wanting in a contract makes the processes easier.
- Along with that, it is important to be open minded and lenient with some aspects due to the fact a contract may not be able to fit every single one of your qualifications.
- Be sure to act professionally and confidently when interviewing and negotiating.
- The way you handle yourself may affect your contract.
Interesting Facts
- On average, a physician in this specialty works 55 hours per week.
We found 376 Geriatric Medicine Physician Jobs in 43 states
Physician - Geriatric Medicine
Prescott, AZ 8630109/30/2025
Physician | Geriatric Medicine | Permanent
Nurse Practitioner - Geriatric Medicine
Flint, MI 09/30/2025
Nurse Practitioner | Geriatric Medicine | Permanent
Physician - Geriatric Medicine
Deerfield Beach, FL 3306409/30/2025
Physician | Geriatric Medicine | Permanent
Physician - Geriatric Medicine
Portsmouth, VA 23701-293809/30/2025
Physician | Geriatric Medicine | Permanent
Physician - Geriatric Medicine
Norfolk, VA 23502-223309/30/2025
Physician | Geriatric Medicine | Permanent
Physician - Geriatric Medicine
Albuquerque, NM 87102-361909/30/2025
Physician | Geriatric Medicine | Permanent
Physician - Geriatric Medicine
Wilmington, NC 28401-740709/30/2025
Physician | Geriatric Medicine | Permanent
Physician - Geriatric Medicine
Jacksonville, FL 09/30/2025
Physician | Geriatric Medicine | Permanent
Physician - Geriatric Medicine
Punta Gorda, FL 09/30/2025
Physician | Geriatric Medicine | Permanent
Physician - Geriatric Medicine
Phoenix, AZ 85006-261209/30/2025
Physician | Geriatric Medicine | Permanent
Physician - Geriatric Medicine
Chicago, IL 60608-178209/30/2025
Physician | Geriatric Medicine | Permanent
Physician - Geriatric Medicine
Ridgeland, SC 29936-509709/30/2025
Physician | Geriatric Medicine | Permanent
Physician - Geriatric Medicine
Ridgeland, SC 29936-509709/30/2025
Physician | Geriatric Medicine | Permanent
Physician - Geriatric Medicine
Lawrenceville, GA 30043-592509/30/2025
Physician | Geriatric Medicine | Permanent
Physician - Geriatric Medicine
New Brunswick, NJ 0890109/30/2025
Physician | Geriatric Medicine | Permanent
Physician - Geriatric Medicine
Neptune City, NJ 0775309/30/2025
Physician | Geriatric Medicine | Permanent
Physician - Geriatric Medicine
Hackensack, NJ 0760109/30/2025
Physician | Geriatric Medicine | Permanent
Physician - Geriatric Medicine
Greenville, SC 29601-289909/30/2025
Physician | Geriatric Medicine | Permanent
Physician - Geriatric Medicine
Surprise, AZ 85374-954909/30/2025
Physician | Geriatric Medicine | Permanent
