Faculty - Geriatrician

Hackensack Meridian Health; Neptune City (NJ); On-site; USD 186,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus & relocation assistance

Excellent health/dental/vision plans

Academic opportunities at Hackensack-M

CME Allowance

Retirement plan with company matching

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health and Jersey Shore University Medical Center seek a Geriatrician Faculty to serve as Associate Director of the Geriatric Consult Service. You will oversee administrative and clinical programs, develop inpatient/outpatient geriatric consultation services, and co-manage high-risk surgical patients.

The role blends direct patient care with program development, supported by a Social Worker, two Geriatric NPs, and a Geriatric Surgical Coordinator, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine with a geriatric medicine fellowship/CAQ.
• Ability to obtain NJ medical license, DEA and CDS.
• Excellent clinical and teaching skills.
• Experience in cognitive assessment.

Responsibilities

• Perform inpatient and outpatient geriatric consultations and follow-up visits.
• Assist in preoperative assessment program design for high‑risk elective surgical patients.
• Participate in interdisciplinary conferences for high‑risk patients.
• Assist in comprehensive inpatient assessment program for high‑risk medical/surgical patients.
• Support Undergraduate/Graduate Medical Education and continuing education for physicians and APPs/Residents.
• Collaborate with the Chief of Geriatrics on establishing a potential Geriatric Fellowship.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills

Teaching skills

Cognitive assessment

Education

MD; Board certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine; geriatric medicine fellowship/CAQ

New Jersey medical license; DEA and CDS

Job description

Overview

Hackensack Meridian Health and the Department of Medicine/Geriatrics at Jersey Shore University Medical Center is seeking a faculty physician to also serve as Associate Director of 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.

Description

Geriatrician Faculty

Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Neptune, New Jersey

Overview

Hackensack Meridian Health and the Department of Medicine/Geriatrics at Jersey Shore University Medical Center is seeking a faculty physician to also serve as Associate Director of 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. Encourage both new and experienced physicians to apply. Hackensack Meridian Health offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, along with academic opportunities at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation
• Signing bonus & 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

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 conference 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

Qualifications

• 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

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. 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 the offer may be different than the posted base salary based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:Specialization: Area of specialization and sub-specialization.

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant experience in the areas of specialization and sub-specialization.
• Leadership: Relevant experience as a department chair or chief, practice group leader, or other leadership roles.
• Education and Certifications: Degrees attained, residencies, fellowships, board certifications, research, and publications.
• Productivity: Levels of productivity, quality and patient satisfaction.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the specialty and/or sub-specialty.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. The final compensation and benefits package will be discussed during the interview process.HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The minimum base salary for this position is $207,199.00. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good-faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of the posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.