Family Practice - Geriatrics Physician
Company: TEEMA
Location: North Charleston
Posted on: October 29, 2025
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Job Description:
Overview: Our client is seeking a Physician to provide direct
primary medical care to patients and supervise medical care
personnel, including PCP Nurse Practitioners, RNs, and Certified
Medical Assistants. The Physician will deliver care within the
Interdisciplinary Team framework. Setting : Clinic Essential Duties
Conduct comprehensive history and physical assessments for new
referrals. Perform interval history and physical exams for
established participants, conducted quarterly or as needed.
Evaluate and treat participants with episodic illnesses. Make
referrals to Medical Specialists as necessary. Admit participants
to the hospital when appropriate, providing primary care
responsibilities during hospitalization and coordinating discharge
planning with the IDT. Oversee the care of participants residing in
nursing homes, including regular visits and communication with
nursing home staff. Engage in family conferences for care planning
and implementation. Coordinate 24-hour care delivery. Document
participant changes accurately in medical records and communicates
these changes to the IDT promptly. Participate in the IDT, attend
staff meetings, and contribute to participant care planning. Stay
updated on quality/clinical standards and best practices for the
geriatric population. Contribute to Ethics and Quality Improvement
Committees or work groups as assigned. What you must have: Valid MD
license in good standing to practice medicine in the State of
practicing. Graduate of an accredited School of Medicine. Minimum
of two years of clinical experience required. Experience working
with a frail or elderly population preferred, or willingness to
undergo appropriate training upon hiring. Knowledge of geriatric
medicine and the special needs of complex geriatric patients.
Fellowship or additional training in Geriatrics preferred.
Understanding of the culture and needs of socially and ethnically
diverse populations. If you're interested, please reply to this
advertisement or directly email your resume to me at or by
calling/texting . I strive to reply within 48 hours. Looking
forward to connecting with you soon. Thank you!
Keywords: TEEMA, Summerville , Family Practice - Geriatrics Physician, Healthcare , North Charleston, South Carolina
