Geriatrician Jobs in Michigan

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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Perm - Physician - Geriatric Medicine Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids, MI
5 days ago

Grand Rapids, MI
5 days ago

Medicine -OR- Board Certified in Internal Medicine/Family Medicine with Geriatrics Experience-REQUIREDExperience working with Geriatrics population - REQUIREDMI license (or willing to obtain) -REQUIREDDEA...

Internist/Geriatrician

Detroit, MI
45+ days ago

Detroit, MI
45+ days ago

Experience: None; Other Requirements: Must be Board certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine; must have completed Fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine; must possess valid State...

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Demographic Data for Michigan

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Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Michigan

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National

Total Population

10,077,306

Number of Businesses

222,152

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Salary for Geriatrician Jobs in Michigan

This is the average annual salary for Geriatrician jobs in Michigan as reported by the BLS.

$222,500

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Geriatrician positions.

Highest Education Level

Geriatricians in Michigan offer the following education background

Doctorate Degree

60.9%

Bachelor's Degree

15.2%

Master's Degree

14.6%

Vocational Degree or Certification

4.6%

High School or GED

2.6%

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 Michigan

2-4 years

69.9%

None

17.3%

4-6 years

8.8%

1-2 years

3.1%

Less than 1 year

0.9%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Geriatrician position

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