Geriatrician Resume Example

Lead Geriatrician, Integrated Senior Health Program · Providence St. Joseph Health

Seattle, WA · 2018 - Present

• Led a team of 5 geriatric nurse practitioners and 2 social workers, improving interdisciplinary care coordination by 25% across 3 long-term care facilities.
• Developed and implemented a new telemedicine program for homebound seniors, reducing ER visits by 18% for participants within the first year.
• Managed a panel of over 500 complex geriatric patients, achieving a 30% reduction in medication-related hospitalizations through aggressive polypharmacy review.
• Spearheaded a falls prevention initiative that decreased fall rates by 15% across the program's enrolled patient population.

Geriatric Attending Physician · Evergreen Geriatric Associates

Redmond, WA · 2014 - 2018

• Provided comprehensive geriatric primary care to a panel of 400+ patients in outpatient and assisted living settings, consistently achieving patient satisfaction scores above 90%.
• Initiated and oversaw a memory care clinic, resulting in earlier diagnosis for 20% more dementia patients within the first two years.
• Collaborated with community partners to expand access to geriatric-specific mental health services, increasing patient referrals by 35%.
• Mentored 4 junior physicians on best practices in geriatric assessment and care planning, leading to improved team efficiency.

Geriatric Medicine Fellowship · University of Washington Medical Center

Seattle, WA · 2013 - 2014

• Completed a comprehensive fellowship focusing on advanced geriatric syndromes, palliative care, and dementia management.
• Participated in multidisciplinary rounds across acute care, long-term care, and outpatient settings.
• Authored a research paper on telehealth applications in rural geriatric care, presented at the AGS Annual Meeting.

Internal Medicine Residency · Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)

Portland, OR · 2010 - 2013

• Provided comprehensive care to a diverse patient population in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Managed an average caseload of 10-15 patients daily, specializing in complex internal medicine cases.
• Achieved a 95th percentile score on the Internal Medicine In-Training Examination (ITE).

Doctor of Medicine (MD) · University of Washington School of Medicine

Seattle, WA · 2006 - 2010

• Graduated in the top 15% of the class with Honors in Research.
• Served as President of the Geriatrics Interest Group, organizing community health screenings for seniors.
• Completed a 6-month clinical rotation focused on rural healthcare delivery.

Senior Geriatrician · Sutter Health CPMC

San Francisco, CA · 2021 - Present

• Oversee and manage complex care plans for a panel of 300+ geriatric patients, reducing hospital readmission rates by 20% through proactive outpatient management.
• Mentor 3 junior physicians and residents, contributing to a 25% improvement in geriatric assessment scores within the team.
• Developed and implemented a new polypharmacy review protocol, leading to a 10% reduction in adverse drug events among high-risk patients over 18 months.

Geriatrician · California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC)

San Francisco, CA · 2018 - 2021

• Provided comprehensive medical care to geriatric patients in outpatient clinics and skilled nursing facilities, managing an average of 40 patient visits per week.
• Coordinated interdisciplinary care teams, resulting in a 15% increase in patient satisfaction scores related to care coordination.
• Successfully managed chronic conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, and heart failure, achieving a 90% adherence rate to evidence-based guidelines.

General Internal Medicine Physician · Kaiser Permanente

Oakland, CA · 2015 - 2017

• Managed a primary care panel of over 1,200 adult patients, effectively diagnosing and treating a broad spectrum of acute and chronic conditions.
• Achieved a 95% patient retention rate by consistently providing thorough and compassionate care, recognized for excellence in patient communication.
• Implemented preventive health screenings, leading to a 10% increase in early detection of treatable conditions within the patient population.

Geriatric Medicine Fellowship · University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Medical Center

San Francisco, CA · 2017 - 2018

• Completed comprehensive fellowship training in geriatric syndromes, palliative care, and dementia management.
• Participated in multidisciplinary team rounds, developing expertise in geriatric assessment and care planning.

Residency in Internal Medicine · Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Los Angeles, CA · 2012 - 2015

• Managed diverse patient caseload across inpatient and outpatient settings, gaining proficiency in acute and chronic disease management.
• Led resident teams in critical care scenarios, improving patient outcomes by 15% through protocol adherence and effective communication.

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) · Keck School of Medicine of USC

Los Angeles, CA · 2008 - 2012

• Graduated with Honors, top 10% of class.
• Awarded Dean's Scholarship for academic excellence and leadership in community health initiatives.