Average Salary for Jobs with Medical Specialty: Geriatrics Skills

Directs, supervises, and governs the hospice program including inpatient care, home care and bereavement follow-up. Administers and maintains quality assurance, environmental, and infection control policies in accordance with facility objectives. Prepares reports for hospital administration on activities of the facility operation. Develops hospice related educational and informational programs. Re... View job details

Manages the resources, operations, and staff of hospice care programs. Works with families and patients to develop optimal care plans. Coordinates the delivery of a patient/family assessment process and care plan development. Oversees interdisciplinary teams of medical doctors, nursing staff, and other care providers inside and outside the facility. Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of laws and re... View job details

Specializes in the healthcare needs of older adults, focusing on diagnosing, treating, and preventing age-related health problems. May treat disorders that arise due to aging such as Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease. Requests necessary tests, follow-up visits, and refers patients to specialists, as necessary. Consults with patients to determine the appropriate course of treatment. Requi... View job details