Geriatric Medicine
At a glance
About this assignment
Geriatric Medicine Locum Tenens | Montana (MT)
Provider Details
- Specialty: Geriatric Medicine
- Job Class: Locum Tenens
- Provider Type: Physician
- Provider Credentials: MD/DO
- Board Status: Board Eligible or Board Certified
- Number of Positions: 1
Shift Details
- Estimated Start Date: September 15, 2026
- Requested Date of Coverage and Schedule:
- September Blocks: Sept 15 – 17; Sept 29 – Oct 1
- October Block: Oct 13 – 15
- November Blocks: Nov 3 – 5; Nov 10 – 12; Nov 17 – 19
- Holiday Week Block: Nov 23 – 25 (Monday – Wednesday coverage this week)
- Schedule Details: 3 days per week (Preferably Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). 10-hour on-campus shifts (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM).
- Patient Population/Case Load: 12-14 patients per shift
- Case Mix: Inpatient, Outpatient
Licensing and Privileging
- License: An active Montana state license is required.
- Willing to License: No
- Estimated Privileging Timeline: 120 days - temporary/emergency privileges available
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Geriatric Medicine Physician to join our team in Montana. This locum tenens position offers a unique opportunity to work with a diverse patient population in both inpatient and outpatient settings. If you are board eligible and hold an MD/DO credential, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.
Join us in providing exceptional care to our geriatric patients and make a meaningful impact in their lives. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
Day to day
Admissions Required?: Yes Is Hospital Stroke Certified?: Yes Rounding: Assigned Patients - Admissions & Compliance: Review/approve SNF admissions, complete comprehensive H&Ps, and conduct - required CMS compliance and recertification visits for all residents. - Ongoing Medical Management: Provide primary care, chronic disease management (especially dementia and frailty), and annual wellness assessments for residents. - Acute Care & Triage: Manage acute condition changes to reduce unnecessary emergency department transfers and hospital readmissions. - Care Planning: Develop and update individualized care plans, oversee palliative/comfort-focused care when appropriate, and lead goals-of-care discussions with families. - Medication Management: Prescribe, monitor, and adjust medications while reviewing consultant pharmacist recommendations for safety.
Practice details
- Not solo coverage
- Shift pattern: Clinic
Case mix
- Practice Setting: Inpatient, Outpatient
Call
No call. Night call is covered by the hospitalist team.
Licensing & requirements
- Active state license required
- Estimated privileging: 120 - temp/emergency privs available
- ACLS certification
- BLS certification
Other details
IMLC
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