Geriatrician

The Opportunity

The Division of Palliative Care and Geriatric Medicine at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center is seeking a board certified/eligible Geriatric Medicine Physician to help develop and lead an inpatient geriatrics consultation service. This role is key to our clinical, educational, and quality improvement missions.

What You Will Do

• Assist with developing an inpatient geriatric consultation service within Lahey’s academic medical center.
• Provide consultation services as part of interdisciplinary care.
• Support LHMC’s plans to become an Age-Friendly Health System
• Teach geriatric care principles to interdisciplinary professional learners, including medical students and residents
• Commit to promoting quality care transitions.

Program & Educational Focus

• LHMC is affiliated with the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School.
• Professional Development: We support candidates' interests with available clinical, educational, and academic opportunities.
• Preferred: Interest and experience in program development.
• Academic Appointment: Opportunity for an academic appointment with the University of Massachusetts Chan School of Medicine (commensurate with achievement).

Qualifications & Requirements

• Candidates must meet the following:
• Completed Geriatric Medicine Fellowship training by hire date or demonstrate comparable experience.
• Board certified/eligible in Geriatric Medicine.
• Demonstrate passion for clinical geriatrics.

About Lahey Hospital & Medical Center

• LHMC is a member of Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH), an integrated healthcare system including 4 academic medical centers and 14 member hospitals.
• LHMC has been recognized as one of America’s 50 best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2023, 2024, and 2025
• Location: Conveniently located in Burlington, MA, approximately 15 miles northwest of Boston.
• The Area: Offers excellent schools, academic institutions, and abundant cultural/recreational amenities, with a short drive to the New England lakes, mountains, and shores.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should forward a letter of interest and CV to:

Gary Winzelberg, MD, Chair, Division of Palliative Care and Geriatric Medicine c/o Janet Waters (Physician Recruiter) Email: jwaters2@bilh.org Beth Israel Lahey Health

Pay Range

$220,000.00 USD – $240,000.00 USD