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 750 Geriatric Medicine Physician Jobs in 43 states
Physician Assistant - Geriatric Medicine
Corpus Christi, TX 7840509/29/2025
Physician Assistant | Geriatric Medicine | Permanent
Physician Assistant - Geriatric Medicine
Corpus Christi, TX 7840509/29/2025
Physician Assistant | Geriatric Medicine | Permanent
Physician - Geriatric Medicine
Los Angeles, CA 9003309/29/2025
Physician | Geriatric Medicine | Permanent
Physician - Geriatric Medicine
Elk Grove, Folsom, Lincoln, Rancho Cordova, Roseville, Sacramento, South Sacramento, CA 09/29/2025
Physician | Geriatric Medicine | Permanent
Physician - Geriatric Medicine
Sarasota, FL 3423909/29/2025
Physician | Geriatric Medicine | Permanent
Physician - Geriatric Medicine
Sarasota, FL 3423909/29/2025
Physician | Geriatric Medicine | Permanent
Physician - Geriatric Medicine
San Francisco, CA 9411609/29/2025
Physician | Geriatric Medicine | Permanent
Physician - Geriatric Medicine
Birmingham, AL 35205-160109/29/2025
Physician | Geriatric Medicine | Permanent
Physician - Geriatric Medicine
Los Angeles, CA 9003309/29/2025
Physician | Geriatric Medicine | Permanent
Physician - Geriatric Medicine
Allentown, PA 18104-560509/29/2025
Physician | Geriatric Medicine | Permanent
Physician - Geriatric Medicine
Allentown, PA 18104-560509/29/2025
Physician | Geriatric Medicine | Permanent
Physician - Geriatric Medicine
Independence, MO 64057-230809/29/2025
Physician | Geriatric Medicine | Permanent
Physician - Geriatric Medicine
Glasgow, KY 42141-345409/29/2025
Physician | Geriatric Medicine | Permanent
Physician - Geriatric Medicine
Newport News, VA 23602-446009/29/2025
Physician | Geriatric Medicine | Permanent
Physician - Geriatric Medicine
Fairhope, AL 36532-181209/29/2025
Physician | Geriatric Medicine | Permanent
Physician - Geriatric Medicine
Glasgow, KY 42141-345409/29/2025
Physician | Geriatric Medicine | Permanent
Physician - Geriatric Medicine
Temple, TX 7650209/29/2025
Physician | Geriatric Medicine | Permanent
Physician - Geriatric Medicine
Temple, TX 7650209/29/2025
Physician | Geriatric Medicine | Permanent
