Details

• Title: Full Time APP - Geriatrics
• Department: Pace Clinic - Geriatric Medicine
• Schedule: M-F 8:00 - 4:30
• Facility: Ascension Living Alexian PACE
• Location: Chattanooga, TN
  
  

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

At Alexian PACE, we provide a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). We are seeking to add a BE/BC Primary Care Physician to join our PACE family at our Chattanooga, TN location.

• Obtain patient history and performs assessment via observation, interview and examination.
• Order, perform and interpret diagnostic studies.
• Perform preventative health assessments, screening, immunizations and patient care.
• Provide direct treatment and management of health conditions via referral to other healthcare providers or community resources.
• Counsel and educate patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventative health, treatment options and community resources.
• Document delivery of health care and nursing processes in accordance with specific specialty area standards and network nursing policy.
  
  

Job Duties:

• APP works mostly independently but under the direction of a supervising physician.
• Will provide services at Ascension Living Alexian clinic, and could include rounding on inpatients from time to time but not very often.
• Typically see 4-6 patients in a clinic setting (2-4 routine assessments, plus 2 urgent visits daily)
• Geriatric experience is a plus, requires candidates with at least 3+ years of primary care clinic experience.
• Seeking candidates with a strong initiative, great critical thinking skills, emotional maturity and ability to work will within a team setting.
• Willingness to learn new medical knowledge and skills when needed.
• Experience in a geriatric setting, palliative care or hospice setting would be a great asset to our team.
  
  

Alexian PACE | Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly

Ascension Living Alexian PACE is a community-based program whose purpose is to serve the frail elderly residents of Hamilton County with a healthcare model including senior home care, adult daycare and specialized geriatric medical care.

PACE is a coordinated health and social services program that enables participants to remain in their own homes and communities rather than moving to nursing homes. It is a unique system of managed care which includes services in the home, at the PACE center, and if necessary, in the hospital or other medical facility. PACE serves the frailest older adults with top quality healthcare and helps people age with dignity at home.

At Ascension Health, you are part of a bigger story of care, a legacy hundreds of years in the making. We are a leading, nonprofit Catholic health system committed to our Mission of serving the most vulnerable and creating a healthier future for all. Together, we are reimagining healthcare. Bring your gifts and experiences to flourish in a community devoted to healing and compassion.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Nurse Practitioner obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  
  

Education:

• Master's degree of Nursing required.
  
  

Additional Preferences

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Why Join Our Team

Ascension Living is a nationally recognized non-profit senior living provider offering rewarding career opportunities in numerous locations across 11 states and Washington D.C. As part of our Independent Living, Assisted Living, Short-term Rehabilitation, Memory Support or Long-term Care teams, you will be empowered to provide compassionate, personalized care and develop lasting relationships with our residents and their loved ones.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

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