Internal Medicine, Geriatrician

Job Description

The Albany Medical College Division of General Medicine and Geriatrics is recruiting a board eligible/board certified geriatrician to join the faculty as a clinician educator for fellows and internal medicine residents. Our practice consists of an active homecare practice serving 11 counties in Northeastern New York and an outpatient internal medicine primary care teaching division which is the outpatient continuity training site for the geriatrics fellowship and half of our internal medicine training program. The practice is also a teaching site for medical students in years 1-4 and physician assistant and pharmacy students.
\n Our geriatric fellowship program is a unique academic and community partnership between Albany Medical College and the Eddy Senior Care system of St. Peter’s Health Partners, with inter-professional training sites in a variety of care settings.
\n The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to combine a part-time home visit practice with outpatient consultations and a Geriatric primary care panel. The role includes precepting of our Geriatrics fellow, residents, and medical students. Academic appointments commensurate with experience/qualifications.
\n Position Highlights:
\n • Provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of adult patients with a focus on geriatric medicine.
\n • Manage acute and chronic medical conditions commonly affecting older adults.
\n • Conduct geriatric assessments, including evaluation of cognition, functional status, mobility, fall risk, medication management, and social determinants of health.
\n • Develop individualized, patient-centered care plans that promote quality of life, independence, and healthy aging.
\n • Collaborate with primary care providers, specialists, nursing staff, therapists, social workers, and caregivers to coordinate care.
\n • Lead discussions regarding advance care planning, goals of care, and end-of-life decision-making when appropriate.
\n • Optimize medication regimens and address polypharmacy concerns.
\n • Provide preventive care and health maintenance services tailored to older adults.
\n • Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and population health initiatives.
\n • Supervise and collaborate with advanced practice providers, residents, fellows, and medical students, as applicable.
\n • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with organizational, regulatory, and billing requirements.
\n • Participate in call coverage and departmental activities as assigned.

\n We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:
\n • Competitive base salary $223,425-$256,353 based on rank and experience. Additional incentive bonus opportunities available based on clinical and academic productivity.
\n • Relocation assistance to help make your move seamless
\n • Robust sign-on bonus
\n • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
\n • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
\n • Albany Med retirement plan plus a 403(b)
\n • Annual CME allowance and dedicated CME time
\n • Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
\n • Employee wellness programs and mental health support

Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees.
\n Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including:
\n • Excellent health care coverage with no co-pay at Albany Medical Center providers
\n • A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing
\n Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children’s hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.
\n Albany Medical Center, along with Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses, form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.
\n Learn more about what the Capital Region has to offer here!
\n Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to:
\n Physician Recruitment
\n View email address on ziprecruiter.com
\n Albany Medical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.