Geriatrician Jobs in Carmel, IN

A Geriatrician is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases and disabilities in older adults. They play a critical role in the medical field, providing comprehensive health care for people as they age, and advocating for their needs. Geriatricians manage multiple disease conditions, work with various healthcare professionals, and coordinate care of their patients. They are often involved in research and policy development related to geriatric health care. They provide preventive care, treating conditions like heart disease, arthritis, and Alzheimer's, and offering advice on diet and exercise to promote healthy aging.

To become a Geriatrician, a physician must first complete a residency in Internal Medicine or Family Practice, followed by a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine. They should have strong skills in communication, empathy, patience and problem-solving. An important certification they should have includes a board certification in Geriatric Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine or the American Board of Family Practice. Roles a person may have before becoming a Geriatrician include being an Internist, Family Practitioner or a General Practitioner, all of which involve managing a broad range of health conditions and coordinating care among different specialists.

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Internal Medicine - Geriatrics Physician

  • Indianapolis, IN (14 miles from Carmel, IN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (14 miles from Carmel, IN)
  • 1 day ago

weekends - Small patient panels for consistency and focus (2-15 patients per day) -Value-based care model and competitive bonuses are structured to reward outcomes -Provide personalized primary care...

Academic Geriatrician (clinical) opportunity at Eskenazi Hospital (Indianapolis)

  • Indianapolis, IN (14 miles from Carmel, IN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (14 miles from Carmel, IN)
  • 8 days ago

Internal Number: 62564 Indiana University Health General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics Division is seeking a compassionate, patient-focused Geriatrician to perform outpatient and inpatient geriatric...

Clinical Geriatrician with Leadership role in Indianapolis

  • Indianapolis, IN (14 miles from Carmel, IN)
  • 10 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (14 miles from Carmel, IN)
  • 10 days ago

Indiana University Health General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics Division is seeking a compassionate, patient-focused Geriatrician to attend to patients in the nursing home setting and perform outpatient...

Physician-Geriatric Medicine

  • Indianapolis, IN (14 miles from Carmel, IN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN (14 miles from Carmel, IN)
  • 30+ days ago

Indiana University Health General Internal Medicine andGeriatrics Division is seeking a compassionate, patient-focused Geriatrician to attend to patients in the nursing home setting and perform outpatient...

Demographic Data for Carmel, IN

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Salary for Geriatrician Jobs in Carmel, IN

This is the average annual salary for Geriatrician jobs in Carmel, IN as reported by the BLS.

$255,080

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Geriatrician positions.

Highest Education Level

Geriatricians in Carmel, IN offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
61.1%
Bachelor's Degree
15.4%
Master's Degree
14.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.7%
High School or GED
2.7%
Associate's Degree
1.3%
Some College
0.7%
Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Geriatricians in Carmel, IN
2-4 years
69.9%
None
17.3%
4-6 years
8.8%
1-2 years
3.1%
Less than 1 year
0.9%