We are seeking a Geriatric Medicine Specialist to join our team of medical professionals. This is a temporary Consultant Physician position for 12 months.
The successful candidate will play a central role in identifying and overseeing patients who require post-acute rehabilitation care at a contracted nursing home. They will work closely with multidisciplinary teams across University Hospital Galway, Merlin Park, and community services to select suitable low-complexity rehabilitation patients and develop clear, goal-oriented rehab plans.
The Geriatrician will be responsible for confirming rehabilitation potential, guiding referral decisions, contributing to weekly multidisciplinary team reviews, and ensuring that therapy goals align with each patient's progress. They will provide ongoing clinical oversight, participate in weekly meetings, and review patients during ward rounds. The Geriatrician will also support communication with GPs, community teams, and families, and contribute to discharge documentation and continuity of care.
Leadership skills are key in integrating hospital, community, and nursing home care within the framework of ICPOP and Sláintecare goals. The Geriatrician will collaborate on escalation decisions and ensure patients' transitions back into the community are appropriate and well-coordinated.
Paid time off for vacation and sick days. University Hospital Galway is an equal opportunities employer.