Practice Geriatric Medicine in Outpatient Consultative Role in Saratoga Springs, New York Compensation Range: $230K - $260K

Saratoga Hospital seeks a compassionate and dedicated Geriatrician to join and help grow an established practice, Saratoga Hospital Medical Group - Geriatric Medicine, in Saratoga Springs, NY. This physician will serve as a clinical anchor in advancing the hospital's vision for a Center for Successful Aging, ensuring that older adults in the region receive exceptional, coordinated care. The position is primarily outpatient. This position allows for longer visits to allow for meaningful engagement with patients and caregivers, ensuring that all care aligns with individual goals, values, and quality-of-life priorities. Key Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive geriatric assessments and consultative care for older adults with complex medical and social needs. Collaborate closely with the hospital's inpatient consultative geriatric service to ensure smooth transitions and continuity of care across settings. Work in a consultative role with community primary care providers, offering expertise in geriatric syndromes, polypharmacy management, functional assessment, dementia care, and advance care planning. Deliver care in the outpatient clinic setting primarily with some occasional inpatient vacation coverage. Dedicate extended visit time to advance care planning, eliciting goals of care, and guiding shared decision-making. Collaborate with other members of the Geriatric team including advanced practice providers, case management, social work and other interdisciplinary care teams to optimize patient outcomes through value-based, patient-centered team-based care. Actively participate in the Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Program, providing teaching and mentorship to fellows. Opportunity also exists to engage in teaching opportunities with Family Medicine residents, based on personal interest. Play a key role in shaping, growing, and anchoring the hospital's Center for Successful Aging initiative. Qualifications: MD or DO with board certification/eligibility 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. Strengths of the Role: Longer visit times that foster meaningful, comprehensive patient and caregiver engagement. Outpatient focus with flexibility to provide care across clinic, home, and assisted living settings. Strong collaboration with inpatient consultative geriatrics, ensuring exceptional continuity of care. Integral role in building the hospital's Center for Successful Aging, with opportunities for leadership and innovation. Teaching geriatrics fellows as part of an accredited fellowship program; residency teaching optional. Supportive, team-oriented environment within a well-respected multispecialty hospital-based medical group. 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 2004Sixth straight 'A' grade from the Leapfrog Group for patient safety. 4-Star Quality Rating under the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Hospital Compare InitiativeAge-Friendly Health SystemMission: Lifeline - STEMI Receiving Center - Gold PlusGet with the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Target: Stroke Honor RollDiagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence recognition from the American College of RadiologySaratoga Hospital Medical Group, our multispecialty group of 450 physicians and advanced practice providers, contributes significantly to the hospital's 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. The hospital and our practices are clinical rotation sites for regional Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant training programs. Saratoga Hospital Family Medicine Residency welcomed its inaugural class in July 2023.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. Saratoga Hospital offers a comprehensive & competitive Compensation and Benefits Package: Compensation Range: $230K - $260K/AnnuallySign-on bonus and moving expense stipendHealth and Prescription Plan, Dental and Vision Insurances403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contributions and 457 (b) Non-Qualified Retirement PlanFor full time: Company Paid Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment; LTDFlexible Spending Account(s) including Medical Reimbursement and Dependent Care Account$4,000 CME stipend, professional dues; professional liability coverage$200 annual YMCA discount, a number of supplemental insurances, services, discount programs and more!Saratoga Hospital is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) entity for those participating in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.Part of the Capital - Saratoga Region, our communities have nearby access to the Lake George Region, the Adirondacks and some of New York's 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!Compensation Information:$230000.00 / Annually - $260000.00 / Annually

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