New York ~ Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Program Director Opening – Less than 1 Hour from Albany
Updated 11/05/26
Saratoga Springs, New York, United States
Physician
Internal Medicine-Geriatrics
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Upstate New York ~ Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Program Director Opening – Less than 1 Hour from Albany
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Position Summary
A community hospital in Saratoga Springs, New York, is looking for a compassionate, collaborative Geriatrician to serve as Founding Program Director of a new Geriatric Medicine Fellowship, being developed with an academic medical college partner. The role combines academic leadership, teaching, mentorship, program development and clinical practice, and the physician will help shape aging services across northeastern New York.
Few physicians get to build and lead a fellowship from the ground up. As the program’s first director, you’ll shape how future geriatricians are trained, with dedicated, protected leadership time. You’ll also help lead the hospital’s regional healthy-aging initiative within a nationally recognized IHI Age-Friendly Health System.
Key Responsibilities
Lead fellowship development: curriculum, accreditation, faculty engagement, mentorship and program growth
Help build a regional center for healthy aging and wellness focused on improving the health, independence and quality of life of older adults
Partner with physicians, APPs, care managers, rehabilitation specialists and community organizations to shape aging services across the continuum of care
Provide clinical geriatric care
Teach and mentor future geriatricians
Facility & Group Highlights
Independent, community hospital
Nationally recognized for nursing excellence and patient safety
Multispecialty medical group of about 450 physicians and APPs, known for collegiality, shared governance and strong administrative support
Part of a regional, not-for-profit health system serving northeastern New York and western New England
Candidate Requirements
MD or DO, board certified or board eligible in Geriatric Medicine
Eligible for New York State licensure
Passion for teaching, mentorship and patient-centered care
Interest in academic medicine, leadership and program development
Compensation and Benefits
Annual compensation range of $260,000-$320,000
Leadership compensation opportunities, plus performance and organizational incentives.
Sign-on bonus and moving expense stipend.
Protected administrative time for fellowship leadership.
Medical and prescription coverage, dental insurance, and vision insurance.
403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions and a 457(b) nonqualified retirement plan.
Employer-paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and dependent care.
Paid time off, five CME days and a CME stipend.
Professional dues and professional liability coverage.
Additional supplemental insurance options and employee discount programs.
Employment with a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, which may support Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for qualifying participants.
Location Highlights
Excellent schools, welcoming communities, outstanding restaurants, arts and entertainment
30 minutes from Albany and Albany International Airport
About three hours from New York City, Boston and Montreal
Minutes from the Adirondacks, Lake George and Saratoga Lake
Home to Saratoga Race Course, Saratoga Performing Arts Center and Saratoga Spa State Park
Year-round outdoor recreation
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