Hospitalist, Geriatric Medicine

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 291,000 - 355,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack University Medical Center, part of Hackensack Meridian Health, invites applications for a Geriatric Medicine Hospitalist to join our Inpatient Service. You will provide high-quality, compassionate care to hospitalized older adults and participate in multidisciplinary rounds, safety initiatives, and education of residents and medical students.

You will lead clinical care, contribute to a culture of collaboration, and serve as a mentor in our residency program while enjoying a

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited U.S. residency program in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Board Certification or Eligibility in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine, and Geriatric Medicine.
• Active Medical License in New Jersey and NJ DEA/CDS licenses.
• Passion for inpatient geriatric care and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient geriatric care as part of the hospitalist team.
• Drive inpatient safety and quality initiatives.
• Educate and mentor residents and medical students within a multidisciplinary environment.

Skills

Inpatient geriatric care

Team collaboration

Resident education

Education

Internal Medicine residency

Family Medicine residency

Geriatric Medicine certification

Job description

Hospitalist, Geriatric Medicine

Hackensack University Medical Center

Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hackensack Meridian Health has an immediate opening for a Geriatric Medicine Hospitalist to join our dynamic Inpatient Service team. We are seeking a dedicated physician with a passion for clinical excellence to provide high-quality, compassionate care to our geriatric population. In this pivotal role, you will work within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. Beyond direct patient care, our hospitalists are instrumental in driving inpatient safety and quality initiatives while serving as core educators and mentors to our residents and medical students.

Opportunity Highlights:

• A Culture of Collaboration: Step into an environment where your geriatric expertise is supported by a robust interdisciplinary team. We foster a culture of mentorship and teamwork to ensure the best outcomes for our complex elderly patients.
• Leadership in Education: Be the clinical anchor for our esteemed residency program. Guide the next generation of physicians in mastering the unique challenges of acute care for older adults.
• Exceptional Compensation: Receive a highly competitive compensation and benefits package that truly reflects the immense value and specialized skill you bring to our hospitalized seniors.

Requirements Include:

• Completion of an accredited U.S. residency program in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Board Certification or Eligibility in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine, and Geriatric Medicine.
• A demonstrated passion for inpatient geriatric care and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Active Medical License in the State of New Jersey.
• Active New Jersey DEA and CDS licenses.

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The minimum base salary for this position is $323,148. 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.