Staff Physician - Geriatrics

Contact

• Brent Whitson brent.whitson@phhs.org Work at scale – Join one of the nation’s largest public health systems with modern facilities and broad impact. Mission‑Driven Community Impact - Deliver care to diverse, underserved populations across Dallas County through community-based health centers, improving real health outcomes. Strong Compensation & Financial Stability - Guaranteed salary, up to 12% retirement match, eligibility for Federal Loan Repayment, annual quality incentives, and multiple retirement and savings options provide long‑term financial security and predictability. Comprehensive, Physician‑Focused Benefits - Four weeks of PTO to start, plus 10 holidays, full malpractice and tail coverage, onsite health services, tuition reimbursement, disability and life insurance, child‑care assistance, and robust wellness programs reflect Parkland’s commitment to physician well‑being. Team-Based Outpatient Environment - Integrated care teams, strong clinical support, and embedded behavioral health resources reduce administrative burden and enable focus on patient care. Primary Purpose Responsible for providing quality management of patients for a variety of medical and surgical conditions, and for developing, implementing and monitoring quality standards of patient care to ensure optimal patient care, coordinated patient services and cost effectiveness in the Geriatric specialty area.
• MINIMUM
• Specifications
• Education: Must have successfully completed an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Medical Association (AMA) approved residency for appropriate specialty.

Experience

• None.
• Certification/Registration/Licensure: Must be currently licensed for the practice of medicine in the State of Texas. Must meet and maintain licensing and registration requirements as delineated by the Medical Staff Bylaws, Medical Staff Rules and Regulations, and Credentialing Policies/Procedures, if any.
• Skills or
• Special
• Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the appropriate specialty practice (e.g. Family Practice, Internal Medicine) assessment techniques and treatment processes. Must be able to determine objectives, set priorities, and establish and meet target dates. Must be able to work effectively with other health care professionals and serve as a resource to the community. Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behavior. Parkland Health, one of the nation’s largest public hospital systems, is dedicated to delivering exceptional care to the Dallas community. A career at Parkland means joining a collaborative, engaged team focused on excellence, innovation, and patient-centered service. Our employees are supported with resources to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact every day.