Associate Chief of Clinical Affairs - Geriatric Medicine (University of Pittsburgh/UPMC) Pittsburgh,

Associate Chief of Clinical Affairs - Division of Geriatric Medicine at The University of Pittsburgh/UPMC Position at a Glance: Work Location:

UPMC Senior Care - Benedum Geriatric Center

Address:

3459 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Assignment Type Value:

Full-time

Immigration Status Considered:

No

Clinical Scope & Program Lead and integrate clinical operations across inpatient geriatric consultation services, comprehensive outpatient practices, and post-acute / long-term care partnerships throughout the UPMC network.

Champion the GUIDE Model (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience), a CMS innovation program delivering coordinated, dementia-specific care that supports patients and caregivers at home and in the community.

Provide strategic oversight of the Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP), our evidence-based initiative to prevent delirium and functional decline in hospitalized older adults.

Collaborate with the Division Chief and Fellowship Program Director to sustain and grow the ACGME-accredited Geriatric Medicine Fellowship, mentoring the next generation of geriatricians.

Drive quality improvement, patient safety, and value-based care initiatives across all clinical sites, with direct impact on outcomes for one of the nation's largest older adult populations.

Build interdisciplinary teams to deliver patient and family-centered care.

Shape the future of older adult healthcare for generations to come.

Qualifications Board Certified in Geriatric Medicine

A commitment to patient-centered care and excellent interpersonal skills are essential, as we prioritize delivering the highest quality care in a compassionate, professional environment.

What Can UPMC Do for You? Competitive Compensation package

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

A dynamic work environment

About The University of Pittsburgh Department of Medicine The University of Pittsburgh Department of Medicine is ranked among the top 10 nationally for NIH grant support, with over $160 million in extramural research funding, an ideal environment for clinician scholars.

Academic appointment at an appropriate rank with a fully supported trajectory for educational and scholarly activity alongside clinical leadership.

About UPMC UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer committed to delivering exceptional, people-centered care and community services.

Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC is shaping the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research, and education.

Dedicated to advancing the well-being of our diverse communities, we provide nearly $2 billion annually in community benefits, more than any other health system in Pennsylvania.

Our 100,000 employees _ including more than 5,000 physicians _ care for patients across more than 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient sites in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland, as well as overseas.

UPMC Insurance Services covers more than 4 million members, providing the highest-quality care at the most affordable price.

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Our Values At UPMC, we're driven by shared values that guide our work and keep us accountable to one another. Our Values of

Quality & Safety, Dignity & Respect, Caring & Listening, Responsibility & Integrity, Excellence & Innovation

play a vital role in creating a cohesive, positive experience for our employees, patients, health plan members, and community. Support a Diverse Workplace UPMC respects that talent and skill are not limited but enhanced by the diversity and cultural expertise staff brings to the workplace. Having a diverse employee presence at all levels provides a wealth of benefits. It ensures we have the knowledge, critical thinking, agility, and innovation required of a leading and forward-thinking integrated health care system. If you are interested in this position or would like more information, please apply today or contact : Ashleigh Sager, UPMC Primary Care Physician Recruiter,