Geriatrician Jobs in West Virginia

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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Geriatrician - Valley Health Pea Ridge

  • Huntington, WV
  • 5 days ago
  • Huntington, WV
  • 5 days ago

Experience in geriatrics, long-term care, or palliative care preferred. What We Offer: Competitive salary with additional incentive potential....

Family Practice - Geriatrics Physician. Job in West Virginia Gr8Jobs

  • Morgantown, WV
  • 25 days ago
  • Morgantown, WV
  • 25 days ago

Enterprise Medical is partnering with a rapidly growing physician group to hire internal medicine physician(s) interested in geriatric care at sites in Huntington, West Virginia....

Physician-Geriatric Medicine

  • Martinsburg, WV
  • 27 days ago
  • Martinsburg, WV
  • 27 days ago

Patient care is provided through an integrated primary care concept, and each veteran is assigned to a team of health care providers that follows the patient's care both as an inpatient and an outpatient...

Geriatrician

  • Morgantown, WV
  • 30+ days ago
  • Morgantown, WV
  • 30+ days ago

Successful candidate must have completed an Internal Medicine or Family Medicine residency program, as well as Geriatrics fellowship program....

Physician-Geriatric Medicine

  • Huntington, WV
  • 30+ days ago
  • Huntington, WV
  • 30+ days ago

Enterprise Medical is partnering with a rapidly growing physician group to hire internal medicine physician(s) interested in geriatric care at sites in Huntington, West Virginia....

Demographic Data for West Virginia

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Local
National
1,793,392
34,659

Salary for Geriatrician Jobs in West Virginia

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

$182,890


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Geriatrician positions.



Highest Education Level

Geriatricians in West Virginia 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 West Virginia
2-4 years
69.9%
None
17.3%
4-6 years
8.8%
1-2 years
3.1%
Less than 1 year
0.9%