Geriatric Medicine Position – Skilled Nursing, Saratoga Springs, New York

Geriatric Medicine Position – Skilled Nursing, Saratoga Springs, New York

Compensation Range: $220K - $250K

Seeking a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician with Geriatric Medicine training or interest for clinical role in highly regarded Long Term Care facility in Saratoga Springs, New York

Join Saratoga Hospital Medical Group – Wesley Providers. As an employee of Saratoga Hospital Medical Group, you will work at Wesley Health Care Center, with residents in Long Term Care and Rehabilitation programs.

Position Overview:

Responsibilities include admissions to the skilled nursing facility and rehab units, readmissions after hospitalizations and quarterly evaluations of residents. Monthly evaluations and acute sick visits are seen with the assistance of two nurse practitioners.

Collaborate with other members of the Geriatric team including advanced practice providers, case management, social work and other interdisciplinary care teams.

This is an 80-hour biweekly position, Monday through Friday. Call will be inclusive of one weekend per month and shared call for evening hours from end of the day until 8 p.m. weekly, when night call takes over.

About Wesley Health Care Center:

The Wesley Health Care Center provides compassionate skilled nursing care for seniors and chronically ill adults, as well as memory support and hospice care services in Saratoga Springs. Our long-term care residence spans three buildings, which include private and semi-private resident rooms, dining and social areas, a therapeutic pool, and therapy and rehabilitation rooms.

• Springs Building
• Victoria Building
• Hathorn Building

Residents at the Wesley Health Care Center receive quality, individualized care with an emphasis on compassion. Our team of professional nurses, physicians, therapists and caregivers understand the challenges facing individuals who are adjusting to new ways of living, and our mission is to ensure their lives are as rich and rewarding as possible. We also offer a variety of monthly events and activities for our long-term care residents.

Long-Term Care Services for Seniors & Chronically Ill Adults

• Skilled Nursing Care
• We provide around-the-clock skilled nursing care in a residential community for aging adults who have significant, chronic medical needs.
• Light Care Geriatrics
• For older adults who require daily support, but whose needs are not as medically intense, we provide specialized long-term care, separate from our skilled nursing patients.
• Care for Chronically Ill Adults
• We provide specialized care for adults of any age who have suffered an illness or injury resulting in the need for chronic care and assistance.
• Memory Support
• We have a special unit designed to care for individuals dealing with the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease and chronic dementia. Our proactive programs and activities are designed to keep residents stimulated and alert in all aspects of life

Requirements for this opportunity include:

• Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Long Term Care Experience preferred
• Geriatric Medicine or Hospice & Palliative Care Certification preferred, not required
• A passion for caring for older adults in a collaborative, mission-driven environment

Saratoga Hospital is a 171-bed independent, locally governed community hospital and a leading healthcare provider in the region. The hospital earned a reputation for high-quality, personalized, compassionate patient care.

While you will work only at Wesley, you will be part of something larger - Saratoga Hospital Medical Group. Our multispecialty group of 450 physicians and advanced practice providers, contributes significantly to the hospital’s continued growth and reputation for excellence. Collegiality plays an integral part in that, too. Providers enjoy a shared governance approach to leadership and support of hospital administration. 

Saratoga Hospital is an affiliate of The Albany Med Health System, the largest and only regionally governed, not-for-profit health system serving northeastern New York and western New England.

Saratoga Hospital offers a comprehensive & competitive Compensation and Benefits Package:

Compensation Range: $220K - $250K/Annually

• Sign-on bonus and moving expense stipend
• Health and Prescription Plan, Dental and Vision Insurances
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contributions and 457 (b) Non-Qualified Retirement Plan
• For full time: Company Paid Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment; LTD
• Flexible Spending Account(s) including Medical Reimbursement and Dependent Care Account
• $4,000 CME stipend, professional dues; professional liability coverage
• $200 annual YMCA discount, a number of supplemental insurances, services, discount programs and more!

Saratoga Hospital is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) entity for those participating in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Part of the Capital – Saratoga Region, our communities have nearby access to the Lake George Region, the Adirondacks and some of New York’s most historic sites. Cultural events, great neighborhoods, schools, and our prime location for outdoor enthusiasts, make our region a highly desirable place for those seeking lifestyle!

Saratoga Springs is a great place to live and work, where you will feel a sense of community.

• Located a half hour from Albany, New York State’s Capital City, and Albany International Airport;
• Three hours from New York City, Montreal and Boston — right on the edge of New England, 
• Saratoga County offers family-oriented neighborhoods, communities and excellent schools — both public and private.
• Saratoga and towns throughout the region draw many to a variety of specialty shops, spas, and eateries, many with locally sourced food and regionally produced craft beverages.
• Music, art, cultural festivals and farmer’s markets add to the vibrant community feel and social scene.
• Known for world-class entertainment, and abundant year-round recreational and athletic opportunities, 
• Famous venues include: Saratoga Race Course featuring world-class thoroughbred racing, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Spa State Park, and Saratoga National Historic Park. 
• Outdoor enthusiasts will love the natural beauty of the Adirondacks, nearby Berkshires and Green Mountains, Saratoga Lake, Lake George, other waterways, and more!

• To receive additional information regarding
  this outstanding opportunity, contact me:
• Denise Romand, Medical Staff Recruiter; dromand@saratogahospital.org; (518) 583-8465; Saratoga Hospital; 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866