Per Diem Geriatric Physician

St. Joseph Hospital, a member of Covenant Health, is seeking an experienced Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Geriatric Physician to join our growing Senior Care team in Nashua, New Hampshire on a Per Diem basis.

This is an outstanding opportunity to provide comprehensive care to older adults across multiple care settings while enjoying a flexible schedule and a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

About the Opportunity

Join an established geriatrics team consisting of a physician leader and experienced advanced practice providers dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of older adults throughout Southern New Hampshire.

Our practice provides care in a variety of settings, including:

Geriatric outpatient services

Skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities

Long-term care facilities

Post-acute care settings

The team is experiencing significant growth, with patient visits and productivity exceeding budget expectations. Additional expansion opportunities include growth of post-acute services and potential Medical Directorship opportunities.

Position Highlights

Per Diem opportunity

Day shift schedule

Outpatient-focused practice with long-term care and rehabilitation responsibilities

Participate in Internal Medicine call rotation

First-call coverage managed through RN triage

Established team of physicians and advanced practice providers

Opportunity to care for a diverse geriatric population across multiple care settings

Potential leadership and Medical Directorship opportunities

Qualifications

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine

Minimum of five years of clinical experience preferred

Clinical interest, training, or certification in Gerontology strongly preferred

Strong commitment to quality, patient-centered care

Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team

About the Practice

The Senior Care team currently includes:

Physician Medical Director

Two experienced Advanced Practice Providers

The department cares for an average of more than 450 patients per month and continues to expand services throughout the region.

About St. Joseph Hospital

Founded in 1908, St. Joseph Hospital is a 208-bed acute care community hospital serving Greater Nashua and Southern New Hampshire. As a member of Covenant Health, St. Joseph Hospital is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare rooted in a mission of service and respect for every patient.

Located just 45 minutes from Boston, Nashua offers the perfect balance of professional opportunity and quality of life. Residents enjoy excellent schools, vibrant neighborhoods, outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and convenient access to the New Hampshire Seacoast, White Mountains, and Lakes Region.

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

• Compassion

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

• Integrity

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

• Collaboration

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

• Excellence

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).

St. Joseph Hospital, a member of Covenant Health, is a 208-bed acute care community hospital located in Nashua, New Hampshire. The main campus features the latest diagnostic and treatment technologies and is supported by a network of primary care providers and specialists focused on delivering personalized medicine. Our hospital is DNV-GL accredited and its extensive services include 24 -hour emergency care and a certified stroke program, as well as a Cardiovascular & Diabetes Center, Breast Care Center, Cancer Center and Maternal Child Health Center. To learn more about us, please visit www.stjosephhospital.com.

Covenant Health is an innovative, Catholic regional healthcare system and a leader in values-based, not-for-profit health and elder care. Covenant’s family of organizations includes hospitals, skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, assisted living, independent senior residences and adult day care organizations throughout New England and Pennsylvania. We’re fully committed to offering a continuum of high-quality, compassionate care to the individuals and communities we serve. Please visit www.covenanthealth.net to learn more about us or to review a list of associated locations.

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

•Compassion: We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

•Integrity: We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

•Collaboration: We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

•Excellence: We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).

Enjoy a lifestyle full of cultural, academic and recreational activities in a place where values, community and collegiality have meaning. To learn more, please contact Don Richard Provider Recruiter drichard@covh.org or call (207) 755-3062