Division Chief of Geriatrics - Maimonides Medical Center : Job Details

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Administration:
• Develop a vision for geriatric care excellence
• Oversee divisional finances, focusing on sustainability and growth
• Lead faculty recruitment, retention, and development
• Represent division in institutional committees

Clinical Excellence:

• Oversee geriatric care delivery across all settings
• Implement innovative care models addressing diverse older adult needs
• Establish productivity standards while ensuring quality care
• Lead geriatric-specific quality improvement initiatives

Academic & Educational Leadership:

• Coordinate medical education for fellows, residents, and students
• Act as a resource for the geriatrics fellowship program
• Help plan departmental grand rounds with geriatrics-specific topics
• Create individualized faculty development plans

Research Advancement:

• Develop a cohesive geriatrics research program
• Support faculty academic projects and secure research funding
• Foster institutional and external research collaborations

Qualifications:

• MD/DO with fellowship training in geriatric medicine
• Board certification in geriatric medicine and primary specialty (e.g., internal medicine, family medicine)
• Significant clinical experience in geriatrics with progressive leadership responsibilities
• Demonstrated excellence in medical education and mentorship
• Track record of scholarly activity in geriatric medicine
• Academic rank qualifications: associate professor or professor preferred
• Unrestricted New York State medical license
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across disciplines
• Experience with quality improvement in geriatric care settings
• Vision for advancing geriatric medicine in a diverse urban environment