Geriatric Physician – Expanding Transitional Care Program

Augusta Health; Fishersville (VA); On-site; USD 284,954 - 385,526; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Augusta Health in the Shenandoah Valley seeks a compassionate physician to join a growing geriatric and transitional care program serving the region.

This growth-focused role offers collaboration with an APP, CMA, and psychiatry partners to support a complex aging population across 7 assisted living facilities and a hospital SNF/rehab unit, with a strong onboarding program.

Qualifications

• Board-certified/board-eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatric Medicine.
• Passion for geriatric and underserved populations.
• Strong communicator and team player.
• Interested in helping grow and develop a rapidly expanding service line.
• Experience in assisted living, SNF, or home-based care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive primary care to geriatric patients in assisted living and SNF settings.
• Managing chronic disease, acute care needs, and preventive care.
• Conducting facility-based visits across 1–2 sites per day – less than 20 minutes commuting distance from main location.
• Coordinating care across facilities, hospitals, and specialty providers.
• Building strong relationships with patients, families, and facility staff.
• Supporting and helping grow the program, including workflow development and quality initiatives.

Job description

Location
Facility: Augusta Health
Address: 78 Medical Center Dr.
Fishersville, VA 22939
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Opportunity Criteria
Specialty: Geriatric Medicine : Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Internal Medicine : Geriatric Medicine
Candidate Type: MD, DO
Visas Accepted: No J-1 or H-1B
Loan Repayment: Not Specified
Salary Range: Not Specified
Employment Type: Full Time
Bonus Offered: Sign-on

Augusta Medical Group is seeking a compassionate, relationship-driven physician to join a growing community-based geriatric and transitional care program serving the Shenandoah Valley. This is a growth-focused role with a strong opportunity to help expand services, shape workflows, and build the future of geriatric care across the region.

The position provides care across 7 assisted living facilities and a hospital-based SNF/rehab unit, supporting approximately 234 assisted living patients and ~12 SNF patients (average daily census). The physician will work within a collaborative, supportive team that includes an APP, CMA, administrative support, and strong partnership with local psychiatry services to support a complex behavioral health population.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive primary care to geriatric patients in assisted living and SNF settings
• Managing chronic disease, acute care needs, and preventive care
• Conducting facility-based visits across 1–2 sites per day – less than 20 minutes commuting distance from main location.
• Coordinating care across facilities, hospitals, and specialty providers
• Building strong relationships with patients, families, and facility staff
• Supporting and helping grow the program, including workflow development and quality initiatives

Practice Highlights

• ~10 patients per day in a community-based setting
• Shared home-based call across Transitional Care, Hospice, and Palliative teams
• Weeknights: 6 PM – 6 AM (rotating)
• Weekends: 1:9 rotation
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment with strong system support
• Interactions with residents given vibrant Internal Medicine Residency
• Opportunity to precept and teach
• Focus on continuity, compassion, and relationship-based care
• Robust onboarding period with support from physicians and advanced practitioners

Ideal Candidate

• Board-certified/board-eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatric Medicine
• Passion for geriatric and underserved populations
• Strong communicator and team player
• Interested in helping grow and develop a rapidly expanding service line
• Experience in assisted living, SNF, or home-based care preferred

Salary

• Starting Salary $335,240
• Sign-On- $30,000
• Relocation: $10,000 (receipt based)
• CME: $4200

This is an excellent opportunity to join a mission-driven organization in the scenic Shenandoah Valley while playing a key role in building and expanding a growing geriatric care program within a strong integrated health system.

Augusta Health
Founded in 1994 and rooted in more than 50 years of healthcare tradition in Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Augusta Health is an independent, community-based health system committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care. Here, we combine advanced technology and clinical excellence with the warmth, compassion, and personal connection of a true community hospital. Where patients are neighbors and colleagues become family. Our providers and care teams are deeply invested in improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve, working together in a collaborative and supportive environment. We offer competitive compensation, sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, CME allowance, a comprehensive benefits package, and unique amenities like on-site childcare and a fitness center, because we believe caring for our team is just as important as caring for our patients.

About Our Community

Shenandoah Valley, a haven for nature enthusiasts, families, foodies, and wine lovers including nationally and regionally recognized vineyards. From historical cities to mountain living, the region offers a diverse range of experiences. Virginia’s first Culinary District, the valley boasts dining excellence in bigger cities and cozy comfort food in rural areas. Enjoy performing arts venues, historical museums, and music festivals drawing visitors each year. Nearby cities like Charlottesville, Staunton, and Waynesboro offer shopping, dining, and exploring opportunities, making living in Fishersville even more attractive. Easy access to regional travel hubs as well as international routes. This is a fantastic area for new and growing families; with excellent schools and activities for all ages.