Administration, Geriatric Medicine - Nursing Home Medical Director - Physician - Capital Region, NY

Job Description

St. Peters Health Partners  is seeking to recruit a full-time Nursing Home Medical Director/ Physician to lead and provide care at our nonprofit Skilled Nursing Homes in the Capital Region of Upstate New York.

About The Eddy:  

The Eddy, located in the Capital Region area of Upstate New York, has a rewarding and unique opportunity for a full-time Physician to join our nursing home medical team.  The Eddy has a long-standing reputation as an innovative nonprofit provider of a comprehensive range of servicesnursing homes, subacute rehab, independent retirement communities, assisted living, memory care centers, PACE, home health, hospice and more. We are part of the St. Peters Health Partners integrated healthcare delivery system.

Position Overview:

This rewarding and unique opportunity would work with our nursing home medical team caring for our long-term care residents:

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• 7 skilled nursing homes, providing a combination of long-term care, subacute rehab, and memory care.  Two sites are Green House models.
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• Nursing homes located within close proximity in the Capital Region (some within a few miles, others within a 20-minute drive)
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• A highly collaborative medical team of Physicians and Nurse Practitioners with on-site specialists in Podiatry, Psychiatry, Psychology, and Optometry
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• A strong collaborative relationship with the Albany College of Pharmacy, most recently implementing a Geriatric Pharmacotherapy Service.
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• Significant leadership support from Eddy Chief Medical Officer, Eddy Chief Nursing Officer, Director of Quality & Safety, and Vice President for Residential Services each bring decades of experience in long term care, a passion for our mission, and are dedicated to caring for our elders/residents and our colleagues.
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• Teaching opportunities with Albany Medical Colleges Geriatric Fellowship Program to support the growth and development of geriatric trained physicians and nurse practitioners.
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Requirements for this opportunity include:

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• Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
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• Geriatric Medicine or Hospice & Palliative Care Certification preferred, not required
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• Certified Medical Director (CMD) credential preferred, not required
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• A passion for caring for older adults in a collaborative, mission-driven environment
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Why Join Us?

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• Be a part of a mission-driven, nonprofit healthcare organization with a rich legacy in long-term care
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• Work alongside experienced, supportive leadership and interdisciplinary teams
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• Enjoy a balanced full-time schedule across facilities located conveniently within the Capital Region
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• Help lead innovation in eldercare delivery and geriatric medical education
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This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join St. Peter's Health Partners!

RECRUITMENT PACKAGE

St. Peters Health Partners offers a comprehensive salary and compensation package that includes:

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• Compensation is $278,000
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• The posted salary reflects the starting range of total compensation and does not include productivity bonuses, incentives related to quality and performance, extra shift incentives, and other forms of cash compensation as applicable to the position. In addition, providers typically receive a CME allowance and other benefits offered by their medical group employer. Please note that this salary range is provided in accordance with State law and is subject to variation due to the factors noted above.
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• $30, 000 starting bonus
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• Relocation allowance
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• Excellent benefits, including health/vision/dental insurance
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• Paid malpractice, including post-SPHP employment tail coverage
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• CME time and expense allowance
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• Paid time away from practice
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• 403(b) retirement savings program with employer matching
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• Loan Repayment: Our institution qualifies as an eligible employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
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