Associate Chief, Geriatric Clinical Affairs

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation package

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vis

A dynamic work environment

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh/UPMC is seeking an Associate Chief of Clinical Affairs in the Division of Geriatric Medicine to lead clinical operations across inpatient and outpatient geriatric services within the UPMC network.

This senior role oversees the GUIDE Model and HELP program, mentors the geriatric medicine fellowship, and drives quality, safety, and value-based care to advance care for older adults within a large health system.

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Geriatric Medicine
• A commitment to patient-centered care and excellent interpersonal skills are essential, as we prioritize delivering the highest quality care in a compassionate, professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and integrate clinical operations across inpatient geriatric consultation services, comprehensive outpatient practices, and post-acute / long-term care partnerships throughout the UPMC network.
• Champion the GUIDE Model (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience), a CMS innovation program delivering coordinated, dementia-specific care that supports patients and caregivers at home and in the community.
• Provide strategic oversight of the Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP), our evidence-based initiative to prevent delirium and functional decline in hospitalized older adults.
• Collaborate with the Division Chief and Fellowship Program Director to sustain and grow the ACGME-accredited Geriatric Medicine Fellowship, mentoring the next generation of geriatricians.
• Drive quality improvement, patient safety, and value-based care initiatives across all clinical sites, with direct impact on outcomes for one of the nation’s largest older adult populations.
• Build interdisciplinary teams to deliver patient and family-centered care.
• Shape the future of older adult healthcare for generations to come.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

The University of Pittsburgh/UPMC is seeking an Associate Chief of Clinical Affairs in the Division of Geriatric Medicine to lead clinical operations across inpatient and outpatient geriatric services within the UPMC network.

This senior role oversees the GUIDE Model and HELP program, mentors the geriatric medicine fellowship, and drives quality, safety, and value-based care to advance care for older adults within a large health system.