Hackensack Meridian Health and the Department of Medicine/Geriatrics at Jersey Shore University Medical Center is seeking a faculty physician and associate Director of Geriatric Consult Service. This is an opportunity to provide oversight of administrative and clinical programs in the Department of Medicine and in support of Geriatric Programs in other departments, including but not limited to the Department of Emergency Medicine and Department of Surgery.
The major initial focus of this position is to work with the Chief of Geriatrics on the establishment of a robust inpatient and outpatient geriatric consultation service and geriatric co-management program for high risk medical and surgical patients. The program will be supported by a dedicated Social Worker, Geriatric APP and Geriatric Surgical Coordinator.
Position Highlights:
- Assist in further design and implementation of a preoperative assessment program for high-risk elective surgical patients.
- Participate in interdisciplinary conference for elective high risk patients
- Assist in further design and implementation of a comprehensive inpatient assessment program for high risk medical and surgical patients
- Participate in activities related to Undergraduate and Graduate Medical Education and promote and support appropriate continuing education programs for physicians, Advanced Practice Providers and Medicine Residents.
- Work with the Chief of Geriatrics on assessing the feasibility of establishing a Geriatric Fellowship Program
Position Requirements:
- Board Certification in Internal Medicine or family medicine with a Certificate of Added Qualification in Geriatric Medicine
- Excellent clinical and teaching skills
- Experience in cognitive assessment
- Ability to obtain professional licensure, DEA and CDS license in New Jersey
- Encourage both experienced physicians and new graduates to apply
Hackensack Meridian Health offers competitive compensation and a robust benefits package along with academic opportunities at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.