Geriatrics Lead & Associate Director, Consult Service

Hackensack Meridian Health; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 186,479 - 227,918; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Signing bonus & relocation assistance

Quality Incentive

Health, dental, prescription, and vision plans

Retirement plan with company matching

Comprehensive malpractice policy

Federal student loan forgiveness eligibility

Annual CME Allowance

Academic Opportunities

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a faculty physician to serve as Associate Director of Geriatric Consult Service. This role involves overseeing administrative and clinical programs within the Department of Medicine while supporting geriatric initiatives in various areas such as Emergency Medicine and Surgery.

Successful candidates will lead the development and expansion of inpatient and outpatient geriatric consultation services, balance direct patient care with program development, and work with a dedicated team. A robust benefits package and academic opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain professional licensure, DEA and CDS license in New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Perform inpatient and outpatient consultations for evaluation and management of geriatric patients.
• Assist in design and implementation of a preoperative assessment program for high-risk surgical patients.
• Participate in interdisciplinary conference for elective high-risk patients.
• Work with the Chief of Geriatrics on assessing feasibility of establishing a Geriatric Fellowship Program.

Skills

Excellent clinical and teaching skills

Experience in cognitive assessment

Education

Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine with a fellowship or Certificate of Added Qualification in Geriatric Medicine

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a faculty physician to serve as Associate Director of Geriatric Consult Service. This role involves overseeing administrative and clinical programs within the Department of Medicine while supporting geriatric initiatives in various areas such as Emergency Medicine and Surgery.

Successful candidates will lead the development and expansion of inpatient and outpatient geriatric consultation services, balance direct patient care with program development, and work with a dedicated team. A robust benefits package and academic opportunities are included.