Physician - Geriatric Medicine

Saratoga Hospital seeks an innovative and collaborative Geriatrician to join and help lead the continued growth of its expanding Geriatric Medicine program and Center for Successful Aging initiative. This role offers the opportunity to combine meaningful outpatient consultative geriatrics with leadership responsibilities in program development, interdisciplinary care design, and potential creation of an accredited Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Program.

Medical Director Opportunity: $20,000 leadership stipend

The ideal candidate will be passionate about advancing comprehensive care for older adults while helping shape the future of geriatric services, education, and regional aging strategy across Saratoga Hospital Medical Group. 

Leadership & Program Development Responsibilities:

• Serve as a clinical and strategic leader for the hospitals Center for Successful Aging initiative
• Collaborate with hospital and medical group leadership to expand geriatric services across outpatient, inpatient, post-acute, home-based, and assisted living settings
• Assist in development of age-friendly health system initiatives and population health strategies for older adults
• Lead or participate in design and implementation of a future Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Program
• Develop educational curriculum, mentorship pathways, and academic partnerships to support geriatric training
• Help recruit and mentor physicians, APPs, and interdisciplinary team members interested in geriatric medicine
• Partner with quality, care management, and community organizations to improve outcomes for medically complex seniors
• Participate in strategic planning around dementia care, transitional care, frailty programs, polypharmacy reduction

Leadership Support

• Dedicated administrative time for program development and medical director responsibilities
• Leadership stipend available for qualified candidates
• Support for academic, fellowship, and clinical innovation initiatives
• CME allowance and leadership development support

Academic & Fellowship Development Opportunity

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help shape and potentially lead development of an accredited Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Program in collaboration with hospital leadership, faculty physicians, and regional educational partners.

Areas of focus may include:

• Fellowship curriculum design
• Faculty development
• Resident and fellow mentorship
• Scholarly activity and quality improvement
• Building regional reputation in geriatric education and innovation

Teaching opportunities with Family Medicine residents and future fellows are available and encouraged.

Qualifications: 

• MD or DO with board certification in Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine or Family Medicine trained). 
• Strong clinical skills in geriatric medicine, including diagnosis, management, 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: Growing To Meet Community Need

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 hospitals 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 Meds 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.

Our Community

Part of the Capital - Saratoga Region, our communities have nearby access to the Lake George Region, the Adirondacks and some of New Yorks 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 States 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 farmers 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!