Lyons Care in Malta is currently looking to recruit a Medical Doctor (Specialty in Geriatrics) to join their team on a full-time basis.

Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Medical Doctor specializing in geriatrics to provide high-quality healthcare services to our residents and visiting patients at our nursing home facility. This role involves both in-house medical care for residents and an on-site outpatient clinic open to external patients, ensuring comprehensive care across all levels. The doctor will be on call as needed to attend to any urgent requirements at the residence.

Key Responsibilities

Primary Healthcare for Residents:

Conduct regular assessments, diagnose, and treat illnesses and chronic conditions common among the elderly population
Develop and oversee individualized treatment plans that address the physical and mental health needs of each resident
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure a holistic approach to resident care, including collaborating with nursing, physiotherapy, and dietary teams

Outpatient Clinic:

Operate and manage an on-site outpatient clinic for external patients, primarily catering to elderly individuals seeking geriatric expertise
Provide consultations, conduct necessary evaluations, and recommend appropriate treatments, referrals, and follow-ups.

On-Call Services:

Be available for on-call service, addressing any medical emergencies or urgent care needs within the nursing home
Respond to and manage critical situations promptly and efficiently, maintaining calm and professionalism

Preventative Care and Wellness Programs:

Lead and participate in preventative health programs, offering guidance on lifestyle adjustments, immunizations, and health screenings
Educate residents and families on the aging process and associated health management, promoting proactive, preventive health measures

Record-Keeping and Documentation:

Maintain detailed and accurate medical records for each resident and outpatient, ensuring compliance with legal and organizational standards
Update and review medical documentation regularly, communicating updates to the appropriate teams when necessary.

Qualifications

Medical degree with a specialization or experience in geriatrics
Valid medical license to practice in Malta
Proven experience working in a geriatric setting, ideally within a residential or nursing home environment
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with elderly patients, their families, and care staff
Capacity to manage on-call responsibilities with a commitment to responsive and reliable service.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with chronic disease management and end-of-life care
Familiarity with healthcare technology used in elder care and outpatient clinic settings
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

About Us

Lyons Care:

At Lyons Care, all team members believe real happiness and joy come from serving others. Joy in Service is not just our core value; it is a guiding principle for all that we do, and a passion that’s evident in daily interactions with residents and other team members. We hire people who have a natural serving heart and share our commitment to quality senior care. All team members attend recognized training programs, where new employees fine-tune their skills to prepare them for their roles. Every individual team member is trained to understand the value of the Lyons Care mission, our Principles of Service, and our Core Values, and to use them to guide interactions with our esteemed clients and fellow colleagues.

Medical Doctor (Specialty in Geriatrics)

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