Geriatric Medicine Physician
Newport Beach, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Description

  

Hoag Health, Orange County's highest-ranked health system, is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Geriatric Medicine Physician to join the growing Hoag Center for Brain Health.


We are seeking  a geriatrician who is passionate about caring for older adults with memory and cognitive disorders and who is committed to delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care. This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in an innovative, multidisciplinary program designed to support patients and families throughout their cognitive health journey.


As the clinical cornerstone of the Center for Brain Health, the Geriatric Medicine Physician serves as the continuity provider for patients with cognitive impairment, dementia, and complex age-related conditions. You will lead longitudinal care, medication optimization and deprescribing efforts, advance care planning, and management of chronic comorbidities while partnering closely with a highly specialized team that includes behavioral neurologists, geriatric psychiatrists, neuropsychologists, palliative care specialists, occupational therapists, social workers, and nursing professionals.


The Center for Brain Health operates through a shared, integrated care model, ensuring that all specialist recommendations are coordinated into a comprehensive care plan that supports both patients and their caregivers.


At Hoag, we are proud of our physician-led, patient-centered culture built on collaboration, innovation, respect, and excellence. Physicians benefit from strong interdisciplinary partnerships, access to cutting-edge clinical programs and research, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of a growing population of older adults facing cognitive and memory challenges. Join a nationally recognized organization that is redefining brain health and aging care while delivering exceptional outcomes for the communities we serve.


Details:

· Location:   Newport Beach, CA

· Schedule:  Full-time. Monday – Friday

· Setting:      Outpatient

· Team:         Behavioral Neurologist, Geriatric Psychiatry, Palliative Medicine

· EMR:           Epic

· Staff:          Experienced and dedicated clinical and administrative support staff


Compensation & Benefits:

· Competitive Compensation Package inclusive of guaranteed base salary and performance incentives

· Comprehensive benefit package: Medical, dental, vision, retirement plan (Employer matching contribution)

· Generous time off policy

· Malpractice Coverage and tail coverage provided

· Reimbursement for expenses related to: Licensure, DEA, Medical Staff, CME and Board Certification Fees


Requirements:

· M.D. or D.O. degree from a fully accredited medical or osteopathic school of medicine

· Residency training and completion in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine 

· Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

· Fellowship training in Geriatric medicine preferred

· Active, unobstructed California medical license, or the ability to obtain one

· Full prescriptive authority and an active DEA in California, or the ability to obtain one

· Ability to successfully complete Hoag Health’s credentialing process


Hoag:

Hoag Health is a nonprofit, regional health care-delivery system in Orange County, California. Delivering world-class, comprehensive, personalized care, Hoag consists of 1,800 top physicians, 20 urgent care facilities, dozens of health & wellness centers, and two award-winning hospitals. Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services that includes seven institutes providing specialized services in the following areas: cancer, digestive health, heart and vascular, neurosciences, spine, women’s health, and orthopedics through Hoag’s affiliate, Hoag Orthopedic Institute, which consists of an orthopedic hospital and four ambulatory surgical centers. Hoag is the highest ranked hospital in Orange County by U.S. News & World Report and the only OC hospital ranked in the Top 10 in California, as well as a designated Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). For more information, visit hoag.org.


Contact:

Steven Yi

Physician Consultant

steven.yi@hoag.org