Consultant Physician in Geriatric Medicine / Lia Comhairleach sa Leigheas Geiriatrach
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Position Overview
Temporary Consultant Physician in Geriatric Medicine for 12 months.
The consultant geriatrician plays a key role in the identification, admission, oversight, and discharge planning for patients utilizing the contracted post-acute rehabilitation beds at Teaghlach Uilinn Nursing Home. They collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) across University Hospital Galway (UHG), Merlin Park, and community services to select suitable low-complexity rehabilitation patients and develop clear, goal-oriented rehab plans. Responsibilities include confirming rehab potential, guiding referral decisions, participating in weekly MDT reviews, and ensuring therapy goals align with each patient’s recovery progress.
Once admitted, the geriatrician provides ongoing clinical oversight, participates in weekly MDT meetings, reviews patients during ward rounds, and communicates with GPs, community teams, and families. They contribute to discharge planning and ensure smooth transitions back into the community, supporting the integration of hospital, community, and nursing home care within the ICPOP and Sláintecare frameworks.
For informal enquiries, contact:
* Consultant Dr. Thomas Walsh: thomas.walsh@hse.ie
* Consultant Dr. Michelle Canavan: Michelle.Canavan@hse.ie
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
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