Geriatrician Jobs in Okahumpka, FL

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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Family Practice - Geriatrics Physician

  • Lady Lake, FL (12 miles from Okahumpka, FL)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Lady Lake, FL (12 miles from Okahumpka, FL)
  • 22 hours ago

Proficiency in the use of electronic medical records systems....

Physician / Geriatrics / Florida / Permanent / Geriatric Medicine Physician - Outpatient Only - Bell. Job in Belleview Gr8Jobs

  • Belleview, FL (23 miles from Okahumpka, FL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Belleview, FL (23 miles from Okahumpka, FL)
  • 18 days ago

Opportunity to make $240,000+ - BC/ IM or FM or Geriatric Medicine - Physicians typically see12-15 patients a day - This is a FULL-TIMEpermanent outpatient only position seeing the geriatric population...

Internal Medicine - Geriatrics Physician. Job in Leesburg Gr8Jobs

  • Leesburg, FL (2 miles from Okahumpka, FL)
  • 28 days ago
  • Leesburg, FL (2 miles from Okahumpka, FL)
  • 28 days ago

Primary Care Physician Leesburg, FL Currently seeking a Primary Care Physician to join our beautiful multi-specialty group....

Demographic Data for Okahumpka, FL

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Salary for Geriatrician Jobs in Okahumpka, FL

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

$235,260

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Geriatrician positions.

Highest Education Level

Geriatricians in Okahumpka, FL offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
60.6%
Master's Degree
15.5%
Bachelor's Degree
14.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.5%
High School or GED
2.6%
Associate's Degree
1.3%
Some College
0.6%
Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Geriatricians in Okahumpka, FL
2-4 years
69.9%
None
17.3%
4-6 years
8.8%
1-2 years
3.1%
Less than 1 year
0.9%

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