Geriatrician - Core Faculty/ Fellowship Associate Program Director for Geriatric Medicine in Saratoga Springs, New York

Saratoga Hospital Geriatric Medicine seeks a compassionate and dedicated Geriatrician to join our established IHI Age-Friendly Health System and Geriatric Medicine team to help launch the Saratoga Hospital Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine.  This physician will serve as a core faculty member of the Fellowship in addition to clinical duties, with protected academic time.  The primary clinical setting is an outpatient consultative geriatric assessment clinic and will play a key role in shaping, growing, and anchoring the hospital’s Center for Successful Aging initiative. 

 Key Responsibilities: 

• Supervise fellows and family medicine residents, modeling evidence-based geriatric practices.
• Provide didactic lectures and case-conference teaching.
• Assist in developing and refining the geriatric curriculum.
• Participate in resident/fellow milestone assessments and serve on the Clinical Competency Committee.
• Provide comprehensive geriatric assessments and consultative care for older adults with complex medical and social needs, offering expertise in geriatric syndromes, polypharmacy management, functional assessment, dementia care, and advance care planning.  Work with other interdisciplinary team members including rehabilitation staff, case management, social work, and other providers in a team approach to providing value-based care for the elderly.
• Collaborate closely with the hospital’s existing inpatient consultative geriatric service to ensure smooth transitions and continuity of care across settings. 

Qualifications: 

• MD or DO with board certification in Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine or Family Medicine trained). 
• Eligible for licensure in New York State.
• Strong clinical skills in geriatric medicine, including diagnosis, management, communication with patients and families, and care planning for older adults. 
• Commitment to value-based, patient-centered care models with a consultative focus. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and healthcare professionals. 
• Interest in program development and innovation in Geriatric Medicine. 

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.

Notable awards and designations include:

• Magnet® designation for nursing excellence since 2004, 5 consecutive times!
• Sixth straight 'A' grade from the Leapfrog Group for patient safety. 
• HANYS Pinnacle Award for Quality and Patient Safety
• Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence
• Center of Excellence – Robotic Surgery
• Center of Excellence – Minimally Invasive Gynecology
• Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation
• BlueDistinction Center Bariatric Surgery
• MBSAQIP Accredited Center
• Aetna Institutes of Quality Award
• Commission On Cancer Accredited Program
• Lung Cancer Screening Center of Excellence
• Echocardiography Accredited Facility
• Ultrasound Practice Accreditation
• ACRO Acccreditation and more.

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. 

Our physicians who enjoy teaching have the option for medical students to rotate within their practices. Two of Albany Med’s residency programs offer rotations at Saratoga Hospital – General Surgery and Emergency Medicine. The hospital and our practices are also clinical rotation sites for regional Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant training programs. Saratoga Hospital Family Medicine Residency welcomed its inaugural class in July 2023 now with a full complement of residents. 

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.

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!

Saratoga Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability or protected veteran status, and any other basis protected by applicable local, state, or federal law or Executive Orders.

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