Geriatric Medicine Position - Skilled Nursing

Geriatric Medicine Position – Skilled Nursing, Saratoga Springs, New York

Compensation Range: $220K - $250K

Seeking a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine physician with Geriatric Medicine training or interest for clinical role in highly regarded Long Term Care facility in Saratoga Springs, New York.

Join Saratoga Hospital Medical Group – Wesley Providers. As an employee of Saratoga Hospital Medical Group, you will work at Wesley Health Care Center with residents in Long Term Care and Rehabilitation programs.

• Admissions to the skilled nursing facility and rehab units.
• Readmissions after hospitalizations.
• Quarterly evaluations of residents.
• Monthly evaluations and acute sick visits with the assistance of two nurse practitioners.
• Collaborate with other members of the Geriatric team including advanced practice providers, case management, social work and other interdisciplinary care teams.
• Call schedule: 80‑hour biweekly position, Monday through Friday. Call includes one weekend per month and shared call for evening hours from end of the day until 8 p.m. weekly, when night call takes over.

The Wesley Health Care Center provides compassionate skilled nursing care for seniors and chronically ill adults, as well as memory support and hospice care services in Saratoga Springs. Our long-term care residence spans three buildings, including private and semi-private resident rooms, dining and social areas, a therapeutic pool, and therapy and rehabilitation rooms.

• Springs Building
• Victoria Building
• Hathorn Building

Residents at the Wesley Health Care Center receive quality, individualized care with an emphasis on compassion. Our team of professional nurses, physicians, therapists and caregivers understand the challenges facing individuals who are adjusting to new ways of living, and our mission is to ensure their lives are as rich and rewarding as possible. We also offer a variety of monthly events and activities for our long-term care residents.

• Skilled Nursing Care
  • We provide around-the-clock skilled nursing care in a residential community for aging adults who have significant, chronic medical needs.
• Light Care Geriatrics
  • For older adults who require daily support, but whose needs are not as medically intense, we provide specialized long-term care separate from our skilled nursing patients.
• Care for Chronically Ill Adults
  • We provide specialized care for adults of any age who have suffered an illness or injury resulting in the need for chronic care and assistance.
• Memory Support
  • We have a special unit designed to care for individuals dealing with the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease and chronic dementia. Our proactive programs and activities are designed to keep residents stimulated and alert in all aspects of life.

• Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
• Long Term Care Experience preferred.
• Geriatric Medicine or Hospice & Palliative Care Certification preferred.
• A passion for caring for older adults in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

• Sign‑on bonus and moving expense stipend.
• Health, prescription, dental and vision insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions and 457(b) non‑qualified retirement plan.
• For full time: company paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, LTD.
• Flexible Spending Accounts including Medical Reimbursement and Dependent Care Account.
• $4,000 CME stipend, professional dues; professional liability coverage.
• $200 annual YMCA discount and a number of supplemental insurances, services, discount programs and more.

Denise Romand, Medical Staff Recruiter; (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Saratoga Hospital
211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866