About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

HSC Health is the academic clinical practice of the Health Science Center, where quality care meets quality education. With primary and multispecialty care offices located on the HSC campus and the UNT System campuses in Denton and Dallas, HSC Health is dedicated to improving health outcomes and building healthier communities.

Its care extends beyond traditional settings, including mobile health initiatives, hospitals, surgery centers, long-term care facilities, and in-home care. Interprofessional teams collaborate to create personalized, optimized treatment plans for each patient, involving physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physical therapists, pharmacists, social workers, psychologists, specialized technicians, and nurses. HSC Health also integrates students, residents, and fellows into the care process, enhancing both education and patient care.

Position Overview

The University of North Texas Health Science Center (HSC), HSC Health is seeking a primary care physician for a full-time Geriatrician (Family Medicine or Internal Medicine) to provide care within the HSC Center for Older Adults. As part of the interprofessional team focused on the delivery of care within an ambulatory academic care setting, focused on older adults. This position requires the clinical assessment/evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients in accordance with the standard of care.

Minimum Qualifications

• Medical degree from an accredited medical school. 
• Licensed to practice medicine in another state or have completed at least two years of postgraduate residency (not limited to the United States)
• Passed the Texas Medical Jurisprudence Examination.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to practice medicine within the scope of license, training and credentials
• Ability to care for a diverse patient population

Preferred Qualifications

• Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Geriatric Medicine

Required License/Registration/Certifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible Texas Medical Board unrestricted medical license

Job Duties:

• Primary medical care to patients with various medical continuations; examine, diagnose, prevention, develop and review treatment plans, ongoing care, order and review laboratory testes as needed to treat medical patients for older adults 
• Collaborate with healthcare team(s) and other members of the team such as; advance practice professionals and other clinical providers (Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Pharmacist, social worker, geriatric specialist etc).Provide continuous and comprehensive primary care for older adults 
• Timely documentation of care provided within an electronic health record. Coordinate and integrate care across all elements of the healthcare system 

Work Schedule:

• Variable

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

N/A

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.