Nationally Renowned Model Meets World Class Opportunity in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

Job Description

The AgeWell Center for Senior Health is seeking a physician to join a rapidly growing, innovative senior health practice. Baptist Health, AgeWell was formed in October 2012 and is the only comprehensive, interdisciplinary geriatric program in Northeast Florida.
The AgeWell Center for Senior Health is seeking a fellowship-trained, board certified or board eligible Geriatrician or Internist to help shape our comprehensive, innovative programs and Level 3 Certified Patient Centered Medical Home. We will also consider internal medicine physicians with a strong background in serving the senior population.

This is a full time, outpatient position with minimal call responsibilities and no weekends. The clinic is based in the highly desirable Ponte Vedra area treating patients 65 years and older.
Qualifications:
MD or DO
Board Certified or Eligible Geriatrician
Board Certified or Eligible Internal Medicine Physician
Active/Unrestricted Florida medical license
Geriatric Fellowship Preferred
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Must be able and willing to lead an Interdisciplinary Team model with support of behavioral health, social work, pharmacy, nutrition, care coordination and rehab resources, plus integrating patient/care-givers into the care team in support of exemplary patient outcomes and synergy among the components
Maintenance of patient well-being and independent functioning
Ability to spend sufficient time caring for patients in the most appropriate venue: office, via telemedicine, and in the home
Work with an Advance Practice Provider to optimize time spent with patients
Ability to share in on-call schedule
Advance Care Planning
Attention to Medicare Advantage/ACO quality outcome requirements
Inspires patient engagement and patient activation
Sensitivity to read and react appropriately to verbal and non-verbal cues
Excellent bed-side manner that puts patients, care givers and family at ease
Ability to communicate patiently with patient, care givers, and family, as well as with Interdisciplinary Team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes
Empathy toward the human condition and human behavior
High level of attention to patient satisfaction
About our Facility
Baptist Senior Service is affiliated with Baptist Health, Northeast Floridas Most Preferred provider since 1990 ranking highest in the categories of Best Doctors, Best Quality and Best Reputation. Baptist Health specialty physicians enjoy the ability to build thriving and robust practices as part of the largest physician network in the region, including more than 250 primary care providers at the core of the health system. With five nationally-recognized hospitals and physician teams providing care across the spectrum of inpatient and outpatient services, Baptist Health offers physicians the opportunity for exceptional careers backed by renowned reputation, outstanding infrastructure and a patient-centered culture at the heart of our mission.
World Famous Quality of Life
Northeast Florida is alive with over 1,100 miles of beaches and waterways, 80,000 acres of parks and trails, a strong and prosperous economy, professional sports teams, championship tennis clubs, renowned golf courses, diverse heritage and vast cultural experiences. The area serves as home to some of the Sunshine States best cost of living and the nations most sought after quality of life. Immediately within reach are world famous destinations, entertainment and recreation for individuals and families of all ages.

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