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Physician - Geriatrics

HSHS · Springfield, IL · $320,106–$390,656 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This is a Geriatric Primary Care Clinic in Springfield open to FM, IM or geriatric-trained physicians. What draws you to caring for older adults?

What they are checking: Whether they have a real interest in geriatric care and the patience it takes.

Tell me about a goals-of-care conversation you led with a patient and their family.

What they are checking: Whether they can talk about prognosis and preferences honestly and with compassion.

Tell me about a time you helped a patient keep their independence longer than expected.

What they are checking: Whether they focus on function and quality of life, which is the heart of geriatrics.

What would you do

An adult daughter wants her father to move to a nursing home, but he insists on staying home. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they respect the patient's capacity and wishes while addressing safety concerns.

You suspect an older patient is being financially exploited by a caregiver. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize elder abuse and know their reporting obligations in Illinois.

How do you manage visits that take longer because patients have hearing, mobility or memory challenges?

What they are checking: Whether they can adapt clinic flow to older patients without rushing them.

About the work

How do you approach a patient on twelve medications who keeps falling?

What they are checking: Whether they think about deprescribing, fall risk, and the whole patient rather than adding more drugs.

Walk me through how you assess for cognitive decline during a routine visit.

What they are checking: Whether they screen for dementia appropriately and know what to do with the results.

How do you work with home health, hospice and social work to keep older patients out of the hospital?

What they are checking: Whether they coordinate community resources, which is central to good geriatric care.

How do you decide when screening tests like colonoscopy or mammograms should stop?

What they are checking: Whether they weigh life expectancy and patient goals instead of following screening rules by habit.

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The full job description

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If you have additional questions, contact recruiter at: Rani.Gosnell@HSHS.ORG The HSHS Medical Group is recruiting a BC/BE Physician (FM, IM, or Geriatric training) for our Geriatric Primary Care Clinic in Springfield, IL. Springfield is the capitol of the state and is a suburban community with it's own lake, bike/walking trails, shopping, restaurants, and excellent school district options in and around the city. Enjoy the comfort of suburban living with convenient access to daily amenities while still being within driving distance of major metropolitan areas such as Chicago and St. Louis. HSHS Medical Group is a multispecialty medical group made up of over 350 providers across 60 clinics throughout central and southern Illinois inclusive of HSHS Medical Group is an affiliate of Hospital Sisters Health System, which is a Catholic, non-profit integrated healthcare delivery system comprised of 13 hospitals across Illinois and Wisconsin guided by our mission and grounded in modern best practices. Why Join the HSHS Springfield Geriatric team: - 2-year salary guarantee - Eligible employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness program participation - Up to $150,000 in student loan assistance - $2,000 monthly residency stipend starting upon signed contract for eligible candidates. **some restrictions apply to determine eligibility** - Sign-on bonus - Paid relocation and housing incentive - Comprehensive benefit package including a robust retirement plan with match options - Dedicated marketing to help build your practice - Robust referral team to assist with specialty care referrals and prior authorizations Position Details: -100% Outpatient Practice for patients 60 years old and above. -Well established, growing practice. -Monday-Friday weekly schedule with an option of a 4 or 5 day work week - Dedicated support staff - EPIC EMR with DAX Copilot to assist with documentation and support work-life balance - H-1B sponsorship available Position Requirements: - Unrestrictive Illinois license prior to start - Board Certified or Board Eligibility through ABFM or ABIM Compensation Package Details: - Pay Range: $320,106-$390,656 - Sign on bonus - Relocation funds - Housing Incentive - CME Funds and day per year - Annual quality bonus eligibility Core Function: Provider Education Qualifications • Clinical doctorate is required. Experience Qualifications • Competence in delivery of healthcare services for adolescents, adults and geriatric patients is required. Certifications, Licenses and Registrations • Licensed physician in the state of practice is required. • Basic Life Support (BLS) is required. • Maintain a Controlled Substance license for the state and Federal DEA, when applicable to their specialty. • Must have successfully completed, or in the process of completing, an accredited residency program. • Must be board certified or board eligible. Job Description Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient. HSHS requires COVID-19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption for all colleagues. HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits. • Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues. • Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions. • Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period • Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more! • Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more! A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education. Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants. Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS. Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org

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