Geriatrician
- Visa sponsorship: H-1B, J-1 waiver
- BLS
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About the job
Los Angeles, CA | Full-Time | Sign-On Bonus Available
Salary Range: $285,000-$335,000 Annually
About St. John's Community Health
St. John's Community Health (SJCH) is one of California's largest Federally Qualified Health Centers, serving underserved communities throughout Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties. Our mission is to eliminate health disparities and improve community well-being through compassionate, high-quality care.
About the Role
SJCH is seeking a compassionate Geriatrician to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to older adults. This role focuses on preventive care, chronic disease management, cognitive assessments, medication management, fall prevention, advance care planning, and coordination of care across multidisciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive primary and preventive care for older adults
- Manage acute and chronic medical conditions
- Conduct geriatric, cognitive, and functional assessments
- Evaluate and manage dementia, depression, frailty, and age-related conditions
- Perform medication reconciliation and address polypharmacy concerns
- Collaborate with specialists, behavioral health providers, social workers, pharmacists, and caregivers
- Support advance care planning and goals-of-care discussions
- Document patient care accurately in the EHR
- Participate in quality improvement and community outreach initiatives
- Supervise Advanced Practice Providers as assigned
Additional Requirements
- Experience providing care within faith-based or congregational settings, including partnerships with faith communities and religious institutions.
- Ability to support health education, screenings, wellness monitoring, care coordination, and community-based outreach initiatives.
- Willingness and ability to conduct home visits and provide care outside of a traditional clinical setting.
- Demonstrated cultural competency in caring for diverse aging populations, with an understanding of health disparities, social determinants of health, and the needs of underserved elderly communities.
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree
- Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Residency
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine preferred
- Active California Medical License, DEA, and BLS Certification
- Experience caring for geriatric populations preferred
Benefits
- Loan Repayment Program Eligibility
- Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Paid CME Days and Annual CME Allowance
- PTO and 13 Paid Holidays
- Relocation Assistance
- H-1B and J-1 Visa Sponsorship Available
Why SJCH?
- Mission-driven FQHC serving underserved communities
- Collaborative, interdisciplinary care model
- Leadership and professional development opportunities
- Meaningful impact on the health and well-being of older adults
Equal Opportunity Statement
St. John’s Community Health is an equal opportunity employer. You are encouraged to apply regardless of your race, color, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, religion, disability, age, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault, or stalking, genetic information, political affiliation or activities, medical or health conditions, and marital status. You are also invited to self-identify if you believe you may be covered by the ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act) and wish to benefit from the protections it offers.
Some positions may require enrollment in the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 721.
Ready to Join Us?
Apply today and discover how you can turn compassion into action - one patient, one family, and one community at a time.
From St. John's Community Health's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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