Geriatric Physician
Company: CareSouth
Location: Baton Rouge
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description SUMMARY: This position is
responsible for providing highly specialized medical patient care,
diagnosis, and treatment the geriatric population of patients. The
geriatric physician will promote a healthy and active lifestyle and
pair patients with resources and treatment plans to attain and
maintain well-being and independent living. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Providing robust, well-informed preventative treatment. Diagnosing
innocuous and harmful physiological anomalies. Proposing
resource-specific treatment regimens. Pinpointing assistive gadgets
that alleviate pressing health-related symptoms. Fitting or
instructing on the positioning of assistive technologies. Gauging
the applicability of prescribed treatments. Reconfiguring
ineffective regimens with urgency. Issuing pertinent referral
documents when needed. Properly code diagnosis and treatment and
updating their charts. Advocate for each patient's needs. Educate
patients on healthy eating and mental exercise. Engage patients in
their treatment and wellness objectives to foster long-term
independence. Provide for organization and maintenance of an
effective system of medical care with emphasis on wellness and
prevention of illness. Provide an effective communication link
between the Chief Medical Officer and non-management employees of
the medical department. Performs studies/analysis to determine
impact for: Healthcare outcomes. Policy change positives or
negatives. Departmental efficiencies Other areas, as requested by
the Chief Medical Officer and/or Chief Executive Officer to assist
in administrative decision-making. Supervision of students.
Diagnosis and treatment of patients. Perform EKG and pulmonary
function test interpretation. Non-invasive evaluation of
gynecologic patients. Treatment of uncomplicated dermatological
conditions. Treatment of acute back and neck pain, bursitis,
tendonitis, tennis elbow, joint aspirations, abscess, etc. Perform
excision and removal of foreign bodies from eyes and ears. Perform
suturing of simple lacerations. Perform at the level and within the
privileges bound by the medical license. Communicate back to
management the attitudes, suggestions, and complaints of employees
in a constructive business manner. Lead and motivate the employees
to do their jobs effectively and efficiently. Assist in the
orientation, training, and supervision of the Medical Department
support staff. Lead by example holding themselves to the standards
of conduct and performance that they command of peers and
subordinates. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Knowledge and understanding
of Employee Handbook. Carry out the meaning of the CSMD Mission and
Vision statements. Practice a culture of safety to reduce or
prevent risk of injury, claims, loss, or liability by utilizing the
Risk Management and Infection Control Plan. Perform
responsibilities with a high-quality standard to yield improved
compliance, quality, and patient outcome measures by adhering to
the Quality Improvement Plan. Be present and ready for work as
scheduled. Attend in-service trainings, departmental meetings, and
community events. Work cohesively with team members. Attend
required organizational meetings and participation on internal
committees. Conduct in-service training as required or requested.
Meet or exceed annual productivity standards. Utilizes technology
to create a more efficient and effective way of doing business.
Maintain confidentiality of workplace information according to the
policies and procedures of the institution. Perform other duties as
assigned by the Chief Medical Officer and/or Chief Executive
Officer. REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: Physician must be a graduate of
an approved and accredited Medical School. LICENSES, REGISTRATION
AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Board certified or Board eligible
in Family Practice or Internal Medicine, with a specialization in
geriatrics. Family Physician must be licensed to Practice Medicine
in the State of Louisiana and possess a Medical School Diploma,
Board Certification Notification and/or Residency Training
Certificate. Federal and State DEA Certificates. JOB KNOWLEDGE: The
Physician must have excellent independent judgement and
decision-making skills relating to patient healthcare. SUPERVISES:
Indirectly supervise Registered Nurse, License Practical Nurses,
Medical Assistants, and all other medical staff employees. TRAINING
Relias CareSouth Onboarding Relias Track A Clinical PERFORMANCE
MANAGEMENT EVALUATION TYPE Clinic PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Visual
acuity - always Hand - eye coordination - always Lifting
approximately 20-30 lbs., Pushing, Pulling - sometimes Stooping,
Bending, and Standing - sometimes Walking- frequent; short
distances WORK ENVIRONMENT: Indoor, environmentally controlled
Exposure to disease or infections No vibrations Exposure to
artificial and/or natural light Exposure to outdoor weather
elements APPLICATION PROCEDURE Please submit a completed employment
application found at www.caresouth.org/jobs. CareSouth is an EOE.
CLOSING: This announcement will remain open until filled.
Keywords: CareSouth, New Orleans , Geriatric Physician, Healthcare , Baton Rouge, Louisiana
