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Geriatrician

North HollandHybrid28 hours/week<3months

Within the organization, the elderly care and disability care sectors are increasingly collaborating.

The demand for geriatricians in the disability sector is growing as people with intellectual disabilities age.
The assignment focuses on this specific target group.

What you do

You are ultimately responsible for the specialized medical care of older residents with and without intellectual disabilities.
The responsibility for basic medical care for residents with intellectual disabilities lies with the general practitioner.
You work closely with nursing specialists and physicians for intellectually disabled.
There is intensive intramural multidisciplinary collaboration.
You seek external connections with chain partners, hospitals, and other stakeholders.
You work evidence-based, continuously improving practices based on experiences and care outcomes.
You contribute to the policy development of the organization.

You are a BIG registered physician and have completed training as a geriatrician.
You have an affinity for aging clients with intellectual disabilities.
You have completed the course 'People with intellectual disabilities in elderly care' or are willing to follow it.
You have an outward-looking perspective to seek connections with chain partners, hospitals, and other stakeholders.
You are a true team player and know how to inspire and enthuse others.

You will work at various locations of a healthcare organization where older people with intellectual disabilities reside.
You will be part of a professional group of geriatricians.
The professional group meets four times a year, including once with the Board of Directors.
The specialists are active in geriatric rehabilitation care (GRZ), long-term care (Wlz), extramural care, and disability care.
Mutual expertise is utilized, and a joint annual plan is in place.
The professional group is supported by a policy officer and has a training group that annually educates 3 to 4 AIOS.
Active efforts are being made to strengthen the leadership role of the geriatrician, supported by professional leadership training.
Various developments are underway in elderly care, with a future focus on resident well-being and initiatives such as 'Lang Leven Thuisflats'.

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