Enterprise Clinical Lead, Geriatric Medicine - Faculty Physician - Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health

Jefferson Health and Thomas Jefferson University are seeking an experienced Geriatric Medicine leader to develop, expand, and innovate geriatric clinical programs across our health system. This role will involve creating and executing a visionary strategy for clinical geriatrics throughout Jefferson Health.

Position Overview:

The Enterprise Clinical Lead for Geriatrics will join the faculty of the Division of Geriatric Medicine within the Department of Family and Community Medicine at Sidney Kimmel Medical College. The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership across Jefferson Health’s regions to support and enhance geriatric services at an enterprise level. Key responsibilities will include:

• Identifying priorities for geriatric care and leading the implementation of various initiatives, such as ambulatory care, hospital consultation, home-based primary care, post-acute care, and population health programs.
• Collaborating closely with colleagues across Jefferson, including those in the Division of Geriatric Medicine, Jefferson Primary Care, and other clinical and operational leaders across Jefferson Health’s three regions. These regions together encompass 17 hospitals and over 150 ambulatory sites.
• Partnering with the Office of Population Health and Jefferson Health Plan to align initiatives with Jefferson's broader healthcare goals.
• Maintaining an active clinical practice in geriatrics.

The candidate will report to the Director of the Division of Geriatric Medicine and will be supported by the Associate Administrator for the Division of Geriatric Medicine. The appointment will include a faculty position at Sidney Kimmel Medical College, with rank commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree
• Board Certification in Geriatric Medicine or Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Geriatric Medicine
• Primary board certification in either Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in leadership and development of clinical geriatric programs, including operational management, quality improvement, and enhancing patient experience
• Proven ability to build and lead interprofessional teams
• Ability to effectively collaborate in a complex, matrixed environment
• Strong understanding of geriatric clinical models, including design, business modeling, productivity, quality, patient experience, and equity in both traditional and value-based care settings
• Experience with community collaborations for clinical programming is preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to health equity

If you are a dedicated and innovative leader with a passion for geriatrics and a track record of success in clinical program development, we encourage you to apply!

Today, Jefferson Health and its network of hospitals and physician practices serve patients throughout the Delaware Valley. We have a robust network of  18 hospitals, 3500 physicians, 9600 nurses, 3,876 licensed beds, and physician practices throughout the counties of:

• Bucks
• Camden
• Gloucester
• Montgomery
• Philadelphia

We are Philadelphia's second largest employer, and nationally ranked by US News & World Report in seven specialties including #2 Ophthalmology (Wills Eye), #9 Rehabilitation (MossRehab), #10 in Orthopedics (Rothman Orthopaedics at Jefferson Health, Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center, 3B Orthopedics, the Abington Orthopedic & Spine). Whether you’re in the city or the suburbs, Jefferson Health provides the exceptional care you expect – close to home or work – through our broad family of primary care physicians and specialists.  Jefferson Health is home to nationally ranked experts who provide a personalized care plan for you.  Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center  – Jefferson Health is one of only 70 NCI-designated cancer centers in the country.  With more than 30,000 employees, we are the largest health system in the Philadelphia region by total licensed beds. And our work to improve lives is never done.

In keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees. If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to service excellence, we invite you to consider joining Jefferson. Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education.