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Job Description
Staff Geriatrician - Community Medicine
Location: Southeast Dallas Health Ctr
Contact: Brent Whitson
Work at scale – Join one of the nation’s largest public health systems with modern facilities and broad impact.
Mission‑Driven Community Impact - Deliver care to diverse, underserved populations across Dallas County through community-based health centers, improving real health outcomes.
Strong Compensation & Financial Stability - Guaranteed salary, up to 12% retirement match, eligibility for Federal Loan Repayment, annual quality incentives, and multiple retirement and savings options provide long‑term financial security and predictability.
Comprehensive, Physician‑Focused Benefits - Four weeks of PTO to start, plus 10 holidays, full malpractice and tail coverage, onsite health services, tuition reimbursement, disability and life insurance, child‑care assistance, and robust wellness programs reflect Parkland’s commitment to physician well‑being.
Team-Based Outpatient Environment - Integrated care teams, strong clinical support, and embedded behavioral health resources reduce administrative burden and enable focus on patient care.
Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm. One day remote.
Primary Purpose
Responsible for providing comprehensive and evidence-based healthcare for patients, including, but not limited to, problem identification, inquiry of medical history, identification of psychosocial concerns and determinants of health, relevant physical exam, medical assessment, and appropriate management/treatment of acute and/or chronic medical conditions, as well as recommended screening tests/health maintenance ensuring optimal health, decreasing complication, and expediting recovery.
MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS
Education
- Must have successfully completed an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Medical Association (AMA) approved residency for appropriate specialty.
Certification/Registration/Licensure
- Must be currently licensed for the practice of medicine in the State of Texas.
- Must meet and maintain licensing and registration requirements as delineated by the Medical Staff Bylaws, Medical Staff Rules and Regulations, and Credentialing Policies/Procedures, if any.
Skills or Special Abilities
- Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the appropriate specialty practice (e.g Psychiatry, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Jail Health) assessment techniques and treatment processes.
- Must be able to determine objectives, set priorities, and establish and meet target dates.
- Must be able to work effectively with other health care professionals and serve as a resource to the community.
- Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behavior.
Responsibilities
1. Patient Care
a. Gathers and documents essential and accurate information about patients; makes informed decisions about diagnostic and therapeutic interventions incorporating patient information and preferences; develops and carries out patient management plans on an ongoing basis.
b. Provides health care, in-person and/or virtual, and utilizes evidence-based clinical practice guidelines in the management to improve health outcomes. Virtual care is provided through the use of audio/video patient encounters, or by audio-only patient encounters.
c. Counsels and educates patients and their families regarding health promotion, appropriate management of acute conditions, and self-management of chronic conditions.
d. Collaborates with other health care professionals within and outside of PHHS, including community resources when appropriate, to provide coordinated patient-centered care. Interpersonal and Communication Skills
e. Utilizes effective interpersonal and communication skills with patients, families and the care team. Creates and maintains a therapeutic and ethically sound relationship with the patient. Demonstrates respect, compassion, integrity and responsiveness to the needs of the patient.
2. Practice-Based Learning and Improvement
a. Maintains knowledge and works toward the division quality goals to achieve the desired practice outcomes.
b. Identifies ways to improve work processes, workflows and customer satisfaction for assigned area consistent with the area and institution QAPI program.
c. Modifies approach, communication and interaction to take into account the specific or special needs of all customers.
d. Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field of medicine by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations. May participate in writing and/or presenting publications and presentations. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.
e. Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the field of medicine. Develops effective internal controls to promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws, and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state, and private health plans.
3. System-Based Practice
a. Practices cost-effective health care. Meets or exceeds expected productivity and utilization standards.
Job Accountabilities
1. Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department and Parkland.
2. Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.
3. Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the area. Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding.