Physician - Geriatrics

About the role

Shape geriatric services and train the next generation of family physicians. Combine clinical care, teaching, curriculum development, and quality improvement. Strong leadership and program development opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality geriatric and family medicine care in an outpatient setting: Ambulatory Services
• Comprehensive primary care for older adults
• Management of complex geriatric syndromes, polypharmacy, and multimorbidity
• Preventive care, wellness visits, and chronic disease management
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams for coordinated care
• Play a key leadership role in education and program development
• Teach and mentor Family Medicine residents and medical students
• Develop geriatric curriculum and training experiences
• Lead administrative initiatives to enhance geriatric services
• Participate in quality improvement projects and protocol development
• Support the growth of new residency programs and the upcoming osteopathic medical school

Requirements

Board-Certified Geriatrician focused on older adult care within a Family Medicine setting. Strong clinical support provided by a multidisciplinary team including nurses, social workers, and care coordinators. Collaborate with Family Medicine faculty and specialists. Dedicated support for academic and quality improvement work.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree
• Board Certification in Geriatric Medicine
• Experience in both ambulatory and academic settings
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to teach and mentor medical students and residents
• Interest in developing and enhancing geriatric services

Skills

• Strong clinical skills in geriatrics and family medicine
• Effective teaching and mentoring abilities
• Leadership and program development experience
• Quality improvement and protocol development skills

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (effective 1st of the month after 30 days)

Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Robust Paid Time Off (accrues from day 1)

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match

CME Allowance

Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement

Malpractice Insurance

Free financial planning sessions

Pay

Competitive Compensation + Leadership Stipend Potential

Schedule

Balanced split between clinical practice and faculty responsibilities

Minimal or no call (specifics to be discussed)

About Meritus Health

Meritus Health is an independent, nationally recognized regional health system committed to exceptional patient care, medical education, and community wellness. The organization is rapidly expanding its academic footprint with the launch of the Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine in Summer 2025 and development of new residency programs.

Why Hagerstown?

Located in Washington County—one of Maryland’s fastest-growing regions—Hagerstown offers:

• Easy access to Washington, DC and Baltimore
• Outdoor recreation along the Appalachian Trail and nearby national and state parks
• Rich Civil War history and vibrant arts community including the Maryland Theatre and Symphony Orchestra
• Diverse, thriving community with excellent quality of life

Meritus Health Commitment

Meritus Health is committed to a collaborative, caring culture where team members are always “Happy to Help.”