Division Director, Geriatric Medicine
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Jefferson Health Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Lead the Future of Academic Geriatric Medicine
Jefferson Health and Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University invite applications and nominations for the position of Division Director of Geriatric Medicine.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished academic physician to lead one of the region's most comprehensive geriatric medicine programs within a nationally recognized academic health system. The successful candidate will build upon an established tradition of excellence in clinical care, education, research, and innovation while shaping the future of age-friendly healthcare across Jefferson Health.
The Opportunity
As Division Director, you will provide strategic, academic, and clinical leadership for a dynamic and growing division within the Department of Family & Community Medicine. You will work collaboratively with health system, medical school, and university leadership to advance Jefferson's mission through excellence in patient care, education, research, and faculty development.
This position offers the opportunity to:
Define and execute the strategic vision for the Division of Geriatric Medicine
Expand innovative clinical programs and age-friendly models of care
Advance nationally recognized education and fellowship programs
Strengthen interdisciplinary research and scholarly activity
Mentor and develop faculty while cultivating the next generation of geriatric medicine leaders
Foster collaboration across Jefferson Health, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, and Thomas Jefferson University
About the Division
The Division of Geriatric Medicine is comprised of nine faculty members practicing within a highly collaborative, interprofessional environment supported by:
Advanced Practice Clinicians
Social Workers
Clinical Pharmacists
Nursing professionals
Dedicated administrative staff
The Division provides comprehensive care across multiple clinical settings, including:
The Center for Healthy Aging, offering primary care geriatrics and comprehensive memory assessment
A dedicated PRIDE Program serving LGBTQIA+ older adults
Community-based ambulatory practice in South Philadelphia
Embedded Geriatric Oncology services within the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
Inpatient consultation services at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Methodist Hospital
Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Unit
Residential and post-acute care services
Home-Based Primary Care Program
Academic Excellence
Jefferson maintains a longstanding commitment to advancing geriatric medicine through education and scholarship.
The Division supports:
A thriving Geriatric Medicine Fellowship
Medical student education
Family Medicine and Internal Medicine residency training
Interprofessional education initiatives
Collaborative clinical and translational research programs
Faculty maintain strong records of scholarly productivity and collaborate extensively with investigators across Jefferson Health and Thomas Jefferson University.
Leadership Responsibilities
The Division Director will:
Establish and implement a strategic vision for continued divisional growth
Lead clinical operations, quality, and program development across geriatric services
Expand innovative care delivery models for older adults
Support faculty recruitment, mentorship, and career development
Advance undergraduate, graduate, and continuing medical education
Foster interdisciplinary collaboration throughout Jefferson Health
Promote research growth and expand extramural funding opportunities
Partner with departmental and institutional leadership to advance age-friendly care across the health system
Qualifications
Qualified candidates will possess:
MD or DO degree
Board Certification in Geriatric Medicine
Board Certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
Eligibility for Pennsylvania medical licensure
Minimum of 8 years of progressive leadership experience within an academic medical center
Demonstrated success in clinical program development, faculty leadership, and strategic growth
Strong record of peer-reviewed scholarship and academic achievement
Experience with undergraduate and graduate medical education
Regional or national recognition in Geriatric Medicine
Commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in care delivery
Why Jefferson?
Jefferson Health is one of the nation's leading academic health systems, serving communities throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey through:
32 hospital campuses
700+ outpatient and ambulatory care locations
65,000 employeesOne of the nation's largest integrated academic health systems
Sidney Kimmel Medical College and Thomas Jefferson University
Jefferson is committed to transforming healthcare through innovation, education, research, and compassionate patient care while preparing the next generation of healthcare leaders.
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