Adullam-Stiftung Basel
Basel und Riehen
Assistant Physicians
- 17 October 2026
- 100%
- Basel und Riehen
Job summary
The Adullam Foundation is a leading institution in geriatric care. Join a supportive team dedicated to quality and respect for the elderly.
Tasks
- Provide comprehensive care for elderly patients in various medical areas.
- Participate in diagnostics, therapy planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Engage in mentoring programs and professional development opportunities.
Skills
- Medical degree with an interest in geriatrics and internal medicine.
- Strong empathy and communication skills are essential.
- Ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams.
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About the job
The Adullam Foundation is a leading institution for geriatric medicine, therapy, and care in Northwestern Switzerland. It operates a hospital and an affiliated care centre each in Basel and Riehen. The approximately 800 employees provide elderly people with a regionally unique comprehensive care service ranging from acute medicine through rehabilitation to transitional and long-term care. Holistic care at Adullam is characterised by a high standard of quality, lived humanity, and great respect for old age.
Our daily work is shaped by a high standard of quality, lived humanity, and respect for old age. With an average patient age of 85 years, we combine medical expertise with empathetic closeness.
The Adullam Hospital is an SIWF-certified training centre for geriatrics (Category A) and general internal medicine (Category C) and a member of the Basel Private Hospitals Association.
The Adullam Hospital is an SIWF-certified training centre for geriatrics (Category A) and general internal medicine (Category C) and a member of the Basel Private Hospitals Association.
We are continuously pleased to welcome motivated reinforcement for our team of 21 assistant physicians.
Assistant Physicians
100%
| Basel and Riehen
Your Responsibilities
- Holistic care of our geriatric patients in the areas of:
- Acute treatment of internal diseases
- Geriatric assessment and rehabilitation
- Long-term and palliative medicine
- Outpatient medical care in our care centres (possibility of FMH recognition)
- Participation in diagnostics, therapy planning and implementation, including geriatric assessments
- Interdisciplinary collaboration with nursing, therapy, social work, nutrition, and psychology – actively involved in quality circles.
- Participation in the mentoring programme including collegial case coaching, simulation training, and interdisciplinary further education.
Your Profile
- Completed medical studies with an interest in geriatrics, palliative medicine, and internal medicine
- MEBEKO recognition obtained or already applied for
- Beginners: structured introduction to the "basics" of internal medicine with close supervision by experienced senior physicians. This creates a good foundation for your later work in other hospitals or provides a useful "backpack" in case of other specialisations.
- Experienced assistant physicians: independent management of complex cases with high medical, psychosocial, and ethical relevance
- Enjoyment of interdisciplinary collaboration
- High empathy, communication skills, and enthusiasm for a patient-centred, holistic approach
- Good German language skills; additional language skills are an advantage
Are you ready to combine medicine with human dignity?
Would you like to actively shape your career in geriatrics – in a motivating environment that supports and challenges you?
Please note: Applications must be submitted with a motivation or cover letter.
For further information, please contact Dr med Stefan Iseli, Deputy Chief Physician, Tel. +41 61 266 81 11.
Would you like to actively shape your career in geriatrics – in a motivating environment that supports and challenges you?
Please note: Applications must be submitted with a motivation or cover letter.
For further information, please contact Dr med Stefan Iseli, Deputy Chief Physician, Tel. +41 61 266 81 11.
Our Offer
Responsibility in a specialised geriatric environment – medically demanding and personally enriching.
Meaningful work: closeness to people, respect, and empathy are central.
Structured curriculum with clearly defined training content, mentoring by experienced senior and specialist physicians, regular case discussions, and simulation training.
Generous financial and time support for internal and external further education, including specialist congresses and courses (e.g. SIWF training, interdisciplinary workshops).
Support from a dynamic and appreciative team with flat hierarchies, short decision-making paths, and room for your own ideas.
Regional quality of life: working in a cultural and economic metropolis with good transport connections and leisure opportunities.
Warm welcome culture and appreciative working environment
