What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geriatrician - Ambulatory & Acute Care position at Hackensack Meridian Health?
Hackensack Meridian Health seeks an experienced Geriatrician to provide care and expand services for the Center for Healthy Senior Living and Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, New Jersey. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive ambulatory and inpatient care with a focus on “age Friendly Healthcare”, while contributing to clinical research, education and quality improvement initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity to join our growing health network.
Qualifications:
- Completion of a fellowship in geriatric medicine in a recognized institution.
- Board-certified/Board-eligible in Internal Medicine/Geriatrics.
- Ability to obtain New Jersey Medical License, DEA and CDS license.
- Experience in acute care and ambulatory care for older adults.
- Excellent clinical and teaching skills.
- Proven commitment to research and quality improvement.
- Experience in geriatric medicine and/or an affiliation with an academic institution.
- Ability to relate effectively to all levels of the clinical and administrative structure of the medical center as well as of other institutions affiliated with the Division of Geriatrics.