Geriatric Medicine Physician

Geriatric Medicine

When you join us, you’ll become a part of a nationally recognized health system dedicated to our mission of “helping people live the healthiest lives possible.” We seek providers who truly want to help our community thrive. Experience the unique blend of professional growth and personal fulfillment that comes with serving the vibrant and diverse population of Las Vegas.

About this role:

As a Physician at our La Canada location, you’ll serve a geriatric population with opportunities to make a meaningful impact on their health every day. We are seeking an approachable, genuine, and collaborative health advocate who provides personalized experiences for people who need it the most. Because healthy is having all your needs met, not just medical treatment, we provide a supportive team and plenty of resources to help you help our patients stay healthy.

We are seeking a dedicated physician with at least two years of experience serving medically underserved or high-need communities. This role offers the opportunity to positively shape healthcare for a vulnerable population, making a lasting difference in the lives of patients who need compassionate, expert care. Ideal candidates will be adaptable, mission-driven, and comfortable managing complex cases. If you have a passion for helping people who truly need your expertise, read on to learn more.

• You will practice at La Canada Senior Primary Care Clinic
• Your hours will be 4 10-hour shifts or 5 8-hour shifts during clinic hours of Monday through Friday, 8 am-5 pm
• You will see approximately 16 patients per day
• No call required
• This position includes a?$25,000 Hero stipend for serving the community at this location?

How we'll support you:

We care about your well-being, which is why we provide our caregivers with a generous benefits package. In addition, we offer paid time off, license reimbursement, malpractice insurance coverage, and an annual CME allowance to support your continuous growth and development.  Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package.

What you’ll bring:

• Active, unobstructed Nevada medical license or the ability to obtain one
• Nevada Pharmacy Board license or the ability to obtain one
• MD or DO degree from a fully accredited medical or osteopathic school of medicine
• ACGME accredited residency training in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatrics
• ABMS board certification or eligibility in the designated discipline
• BLS certification and DEA
• Ability to successfully complete Intermountain Health’s credentialing process

Preferences

• Fluency in medical Spanish strongly preferred
• Experience in managed care and/or geriatric care
• Minimum of two years of post-residency experience with the ability to provide compassionate, high-quality care in a complex clinical setting.

About us:

Intermountain Health is a model health system by providing extraordinary care and superior service at an affordable cost. We are an integrated not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals, 385 clinics, and a medical group with more than 5,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers across seven states in the Mountain West. 

Our value statements are core to our culture. They reflect the behavior and attitudes that are important to us, are an agreement for how we treat each other, help us make decisions on how to act, and are a promise of what people can expect from us. Learn more about our Mission, Vision, and Values.

What does it mean to be a part of Intermountain Health?

It means joining the Power of We, building an environment where providers and caregivers can deliver the best in healthcare. Realizing each caregiver and volunteer is vital to providing care to our patients, because WE can only achieve the extraordinary together. Committed to the best in research and most advanced technology, the results are better clinical patient outcomes

Life in the Mountain West

Our La Canada clinic is in the center of town. From this location, you’ll be near world-class entertainment, dining, and shopping on the Las Vegas Strip, as well as a vibrant community full of schools, parks, community recreation centers, movie theaters, local shops, and robust cultural experiences. When you’re ready to travel, the clinic is just 15 minutes from Harry Reid International Airport. Or you could drive to Los Angeles, Phoenix or Salt Lake City in a day or less. Not only that but Nevada has no state income tax and a low cost-of-living, allowing you to save more money and live your best life here.