Acute Care and Ambulatory Geriatrician
Hackensack University Medical Center
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hackensack Meridian Health seeks an experienced Geriatrician to provide care and expand services for the Center for Healthy Senior Living and Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, New Jersey. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive ambulatory and inpatient care with a focus on age Friendly Healthcare , while contributing to clinical research, education and quality improvement initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity to join our growing health network.
Opportunity Highlights
- Join a dynamic network with emphasis on Age Friendly Care . We are a level 1 Geriatric ED and working towards level 1 Geriaric surgery verification process.
- Access to experienced physicians, specialists, and support staff who foster a culture of collaboration with strong clinical support as well as robust quality improvement structure.
- Eligibility for faculty appointment to the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.
- Highly competitive compensation package, including a robust benefits package.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive ambulatory and inpatient consultative care with a focus on comprehensive geriatric care.
- Support and enhance care protocols and quality improvement initiatives for geriatric services across ambulatory and acute care settings.
- Conduct clinical research, promote activity to attract grants, and participate in investigational studies, publications, and national presentations to promote academic excellence.
- Assist in teaching programs for Geriatric fellows, medical students and residents.
- Participate in Grand Rounds and CME activities in geriatrics and medicine within the network.
- Provide call coverage for evening, nights and weekends and when other clinicians are away as assigned.
Requirements Include
- Completion of a fellowship in geriatric medicine in a recognized institution.
- Board-certified/Board-eligible in Internal Medicine/Geriatrics.
- Ability to obtain New Jersey Medical License, DEA and CDS license.
- Experience in acute care and ambulatory care for older adults.
- Excellent clinical and teaching skills.
- Proven commitment to research and quality improvement.
- Experience in geriatric medicine and/or an affiliation with an academic institution.
- Ability to relate effectively to all levels of the clinical and administrative structure of the medical center as well as of other institutions affiliated with the Division of Geriatrics.
For immediate consideration please contact:
Nancy Massa
Physician Recruiter
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