Geriatrics Medicine- Academic & Clinical Role

Meritus Health; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

Meritus Health in Hagerstown, Maryland, is seeking a Board-Certified Physician in Geriatrics to deliver exceptional care to older adults. The successful candidate will split their time between clinical care and administrative initiatives that improve geriatric services. With a commitment to teaching, leadership, and collaboration, this role is critical in shaping the future of family medicine within a supportive and innovative academic healthcare system. Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package while contributing to the development of new residency programs.

Qualifications

• Must be board certified in Geriatrics or eligible.
• Active medical license in Maryland or eligible for licensure.
• Demonstrated passion for teaching and mentoring trainees.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care in ambulatory family medicine practice.
• Lead administrative initiatives to enhance geriatric services.
• Collaborate with teams to develop protocols and quality improvements.

Skills

Teaching and mentoring trainees

Leadership skills

Interdisciplinary care

Community engagement

Education

Board certification in Geriatrics

Active medical license in Maryland

Job description

Board-Certified Physician in Geriatrics

We’re looking for a Board-Certified Physician in Geriatrics who’s ready to deliver top‑notch care to older adults while shaping the future of family medicine.

What You’ll Do

• Provide clinical care in our ambulatory family medicine practice (60% of time)
• Lead administrative initiatives that enhance geriatric services, teach and train exceptional family physicians to meet patient, family and community needs (40% of time)
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop protocols and quality‑improvement projects

About Meritus Health

• Leading community healthcare provider committed to exceptional patient care
• Preparing to open the Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine in summer 2025
• Developing new residency programs over the next few years with abundant teaching opportunities
• Supportive environment for clinical innovation, academic growth and interdisciplinary collaboration

What We’re Looking For

• Board certification in Geriatrics (or eligible)
• Active medical license in Maryland (or eligible for licensure)
• Demonstrated passion for teaching and mentoring trainees
• Strong leadership skills with administrative and program‑development experience
• Commitment to interdisciplinary care and community engagement

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Be part of a growing academic healthcare system poised for expansion
• Shape a new osteopathic medical school and residency programs from the ground up
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Collaborative culture that values innovation, work‑life balance and professional development

Why Hagerstown?

Discover a myriad of experiences in one of the two fastest‑growing counties in Maryland, Washington County, where diversity thrives. Explore the rich history of the crossroads of the Civil War, or embark on outdoor adventures along the Appalachian Trail and numerous national and state parks. Enjoy cultural attractions such as the Maryland Theater, home of the Maryland Symphony Orchestra, and easy access to nearby urban centers like Baltimore and Washington, DC.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off.