Outpatient Geriatric Physician – Permanent Role at Ochsner Novant Health 65 Plus in Okatie, SC

Job description

Ochsner Novant Health 65 Plus – Okatie is actively seeking a full-time, board-certified physician in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine with a focus on Geriatric Medicine. This is a permanent, non-locum opportunity offering a patient-centered care model that allows for deeper provider-patient relationships and a more proactive approach to aging-related health.

This fully outpatient practice provides extended appointment times to ensure physicians can deliver the highest level of geriatric care. With no call, no hospital rounding, and no admissions, this role offers exceptional work-life balance and a meaningful clinical environment.

Practice Highlights:
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, full-time hours
- Outpatient only — no nights, no weekends, and no hospital call
- Patient load: ~13 patients/day, allowing for comprehensive visits
- EMR: Epic
- Board certification in Family or Internal Medicine with geriatric focus required
- BLS certification required

Facility & Model Overview:
Ochsner Novant Health 65 Plus is part of a growing movement in healthcare focused on senior-specific care that emphasizes quality over quantity. Patients are empowered to participate in their care with support from a multidisciplinary team. Physicians work alongside RNs, care coordinators, and other staff to provide holistic, high-touch service.

This opportunity is perfect for a provider looking to transition from high-volume practice into a role that aligns with patient-centered, relationship-driven medicine.

Credentialing & Requirements:
- Board Certified in Family Medicine – Geriatric Medicine or Internal Medicine – Geriatric Medicine
- Must hold or be eligible for a South Carolina medical license
- Credentialing estimated at 120 days
- No hospital privileges or fellowship required

About the Area:
Okatie, SC is nestled between Hilton Head and Bluffton, offering access to beautiful Lowcountry coastal living, with excellent schools, scenic communities, and a relaxed pace of life. Enjoy easy access to the Atlantic coastline and a short drive to Savannah or Charleston for weekend getaways.

• Permanent, full-time outpatient opportunity focused on geriatric medicine—no call, no hospital duties, no admissions required.
• See just 13 patients per day with longer visit times; ideal for physicians who value meaningful relationships and proactive care.
• Practice in a senior-focused model within the nationally respected Ochsner Novant Health system; Epic EMR in use.