Faculty - Geriatrician

Overview

Hackensack Meridian Health and the Department of Medicine/Geriatrics at Jersey Shore University Medical Center are seeking a faculty physician to also serve as Associate Director of the Geriatric Consult Service. In this role, you will oversee both administrative and clinical programs within the Department of Medicine and support geriatric initiatives in other areas, such as Emergency Medicine and Surgery. This position offers a chance to go beyond the usual responsibilities and help shape the future of geriatric care. You will partner with the Chief of Geriatrics to develop and expand both inpatient and outpatient geriatric consultation services, as well as a co-management program for high-risk surgical patients. The role has both clinical and administrative responsibilities, giving you a strong mix of direct patient care and program development. You will be supported by a dedicated Social Worker, two Geriatric Nurse Practitioners, and a Geriatric Surgical Coordinator. Both new and experienced physicians are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform inpatient and outpatient consultations and follow-up visits for evaluation and management of geriatric patients.
• Assist in further design and implementation of a preoperative assessment program for high-risk elective surgical patients.
• Participate in interdisciplinary conferences for elective high-risk patients.
• Assist in further design and implementation of a comprehensive inpatient assessment program for high-risk medical and surgical patients.
• Participate in activities related to Undergraduate and Graduate Medical Education and promote and support appropriate continuing education programs for physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, and Medicine Residents.
• Work with the Chief of Geriatrics on assessing the feasibility of establishing a Geriatric Fellowship Program.
• Partner with the Chief of Geriatrics to develop and expand inpatient and outpatient geriatric consultation services, as well as a co-management program for high-risk surgical patients.
• Oversee administrative and clinical programs within the Department of Medicine and support geriatric initiatives in Emergency Medicine and Surgery.

Requirements

• Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine with a fellowship or Certificate of Added Qualification in Geriatric Medicine.
• Ability to obtain professional licensure, DEA, and CDS license in New Jersey.
• Excellent clinical and teaching skills.
• Experience in cognitive assessment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Signing bonus and relocation assistance.
• Quality Incentive.
• Excellent benefits including health, dental, prescription, and vision plans.
• Retirement plan with company matching.
• Comprehensive malpractice policy.
• Non-profit health system eligible for federal student loan forgiveness.
• Annual CME allowance.
• Academic opportunities at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.

Pay

The minimum base salary for this position is $207,199.00, posted in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act. The starting base salary is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer; the base compensation determined at the time of offer may differ based on non-discriminatory factors including labor market data, years of relevant experience, leadership experience, education and certifications, productivity levels, relevant skills and competencies, geographic location, internal equity, and departmental budget and grant funding.