Director of Geriatric Medicine
Company: Atlas Search
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 28, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Annual Salary – around $240k-$300k, varying
depending on years of experience A leading academic medical center
in a major metropolitan area is seeking a visionary Director of
Geriatric Medicine to lead its division dedicated to the care of
older adults. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future
of geriatric care, education, and research within a diverse and
dynamic urban health system. The Director will oversee clinical
operations, faculty development, educational programming, and
scholarly initiatives, while collaborating across departments to
enhance care for aging populations. Key Responsibilities: Develop
and implement a long-term vision for excellence in geriatric care.
Manage divisional operations, including budgeting, staffing, and
program development. Lead recruitment, mentorship, and retention of
faculty and advanced practice providers. Represent the division in
institutional planning and interdisciplinary initiatives. Ensure
high-quality, patient-centered care across inpatient, outpatient,
and community-based settings. Promote innovative care models
tailored to the needs of older adults. Establish clinical
benchmarks and lead quality improvement efforts. Collaborate with
other specialties to integrate geriatric principles across the
health system. Oversee educational activities for medical students,
residents, and fellows. Support the growth and excellence of the
geriatrics fellowship program. Mentor faculty in teaching and
curriculum development. Contribute to continuing medical education
and interprofessional learning. Foster a collaborative research
environment focused on aging and health equity. Support faculty in
securing funding and publishing scholarly work. Build partnerships
with academic and community organizations to advance research
impact. Requirements: MD or DO with board certification in
Geriatric Medicine and a primary specialty (e.g., Internal Medicine
or Family Medicine). Eligibility for medical licensure in New York
State. Demonstrated leadership experience in academic medicine and
geriatrics. Strong clinical background with a commitment to health
equity and aging populations. Proven track record in medical
education and faculty development. Experience in quality
improvement and interdisciplinary collaboration. Experience in
program development and strategic planning. Atlas Search is a
tri-state area recruitment agency, connecting new graduates,
Advanced Practice Providers, Physicians and Nurse Leaders to
hospitals, clinics, multi-specialty groups, nursing homes, managed
care companies, private practices, and healthcare start-ups. If you
would like to learn more about the opportunities we offer, please
submit your CV for consideration here.
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