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Tulane University School of Medicine

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Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123

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Tulane University School of Medicine, Section of Geriatrics & Palliative Medicine, is seeking a Geriatric Advanced Practice Provider (APP) at the Instructor level to join our growing interdisciplinary team. This position supports the section’s mission to provide high-quality, compassionate care for older adults and patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses.

About The Section Of Geriatrics & Palliative Medicine The Section of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine at Tulane University is dedicated to advancing health care and quality of life for older people and those with serious illnesses.

Geriatrics: Our geriatric team partners closely with primary care physicians and specialists across Tulane Medicine — including cardiology, oncology, neurology, transplant, and trauma. Faculty provide specialized consultation for frail, older adults with complex, chronic, or life‑threatening conditions such as dementia and delirium.

Palliative Medicine: Our palliative care team delivers patient‑ and family‑centered care that improves quality of life for those facing life‑limiting illnesses by anticipating, preventing, and treating suffering. Services are offered inpatient, outpatient, and in local nursing homes.

Position Highlights

Provide comprehensive clinical care to geriatric patients across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other team members to address patients’ physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.

Support care coordination and transitions for patients with complex medical conditions.

Contribute to educational activities and quality improvement initiatives within the section.

Why Join Tulane? Tulane offers the resources of a large academic center with the feel of a close‑knit program. Our Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Section is led by Dr. R. Osvaldo Navia, MD, MBA, inaugural Section Chief and holder of the Myrna L. Daniels Chair in Geriatric Medicine, reflecting strong institutional investment in aging and serious illness care.

At Tulane Enjoy

Competitive salary and benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 403(b)

Tuition waiver for self and dependents at Tulane University

Paid malpractice insurance

CME allowance with protected time

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Health Care Provider

Industries Higher Education

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