Senior Physician / Senior Doctor (with the option to become Chief Physician over time) Center for Geriatrics and Palliative Care 80-100%
Affoltern am Albis
Key information
- Publication date:13 August 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:Affoltern am Albis
Job summary
Join our dedicated geriatrics team at Spital Affoltern, focused on acute geriatrics and palliative care. Enjoy a supportive work environment with great benefits!
Tasks
- Provide care for patients in acute geriatrics and palliative medicine.
- Deliver consultations in nearby hospitals as needed.
- Support residents in various nursing homes with their healthcare needs.
Skills
- Specialist degree in General Internal Medicine required; geriatrics preferred.
- Strong team collaboration and interpersonal skills are essential.
- Fluency in German (C1 level) is necessary.
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Your Tasks
We are a team of geriatricians and palliative care specialists at Affoltern Hospital, providing care in acute geriatrics, the palliative department, and various nursing homes. Additionally, we offer consultative services in surrounding hospitals. We are looking for you as a Senior Physician starting November 1, 2025, or by agreement, to treat patients in inpatient acute geriatrics and palliative medicine, as well as for any potential assignments in our Memory Clinic.
Your Profile
- Completed specialist title in General Internal Medicine
- Preference will be given to applicants with a completed specialization in Geriatrics and an interest in Palliative Medicine
- Enjoy working in an interprofessional team and possess high social competence.
- You are flexible and enhance the existing team with your expertise.
- Very good language skills in German (oral/written level C1)
Our Offer
- We offer a senior physician position in a teaching hospital with recognition in Geriatrics (A-Clinic), Palliative Medicine (specialized Palliative Care), and Internal Medicine (C-Clinic)
Great independence and competence within the area of responsibility - Diverse and interesting activities in a motivated environment with a family-like working atmosphere
- Varied and exciting tasks in a dynamic and lively environment
- Functional infrastructure and attractive employment conditions
Our Culture – Your Benefits
«Bi öis kännt mer sich no»: With us, it is family-like and personal. As part of the team at Affoltern Hospital, you also benefit from attractive employment conditions and numerous fringe benefits: Joker day, participation in half-fare and fitness subscriptions, shopping discounts, and two subscriptions for free entries to the FORTYSEVEN Wellness Spa are just a few examples of our Fringe Benefits .
About Us
Affoltern Hospital is the largest employer and training institution in the Knonauer district. Around 550 employees work daily for the well-being of patients. Learn more about usin our profile .
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Affoltern Hospital AG
Bettina von Rickenbach
Co-Chief Physician Center for Geriatrics and Palliative Care
Email bettina.von-rickenbach@spitalaffoltern.ch
Phone number +41 44 714 33 68
Contact Human Resources
Nadine Arnold
Head of Human Resources
Phone number:+41 44 714 26 50
