Geriatric Dementia Specialist — Research, Teaching & GUIDE

American Academy of Family Physicians; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 186,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health's Center for Memory Loss and Brain Health in Hackensack, NJ seeks a Geriatrician to lead dementia care, advance research, and educate the next generation of physicians within a world-class health network.

Role focuses on outpatient dementia management, development of care protocols, and mentorship across students and residents, with a strong emphasis on collaborative, interdisciplinary care.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine completed.
• Board certification or eligibility in Geriatrics.
• Eligibility for NJ Medical License, DEA, and CDS.
• Expertise in dementia management, cognitive assessments; research a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical care, research, and education at the Dementia Center.
• Participate in the GUIDE model for dementia care delivery.
• Provide outpatient consultative care for patients with dementia and cognitive impairments.
• Develop and refine care protocols to optimize outcomes and patient experience.
• Mentor and educate medical students, residents, and fellows; potential curricula contributions.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a collaborative environment.

Skills

Dementia management

Cognitive assessments

Mentorship & teaching

Research experience

Team collaboration

Education

MD/DO degree

Geriatric Medicine fellowship

Board certification or eligibility in Geriatrics

NJ medical license, DEA & CDS eligibility

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health's Center for Memory Loss and Brain Health in Hackensack, NJ seeks a Geriatrician to lead dementia care, advance research, and educate the next generation of physicians within a world-class health network.

Role focuses on outpatient dementia management, development of care protocols, and mentorship across students and residents, with a strong emphasis on collaborative, interdisciplinary care.