Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician
Not Specified, NY, USA
- $270,000 p/year
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- hospice care
- palliative medicine
- geriatric medicine
Serving as Medical Director for a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in Rotterdam, NY, focusing on full-time primary care for geriatric patients. The role involves managing low patient volumes with extended visits, overseeing interdisciplinary resources, and making clinical decisions without insurance restrictions. Requires board certification in Internal or Family Medicine with experience in elderly care, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a suburban location near Albany.
Medical Director â€" Geriatric Medicine/Palliative Care opening in Rotterdam, NY (Permanent)This is a permanent position.Opportunity Details:Serve as Medical Director for a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)Full-time primary care with focus on geriatric patientsSchedule: Mondayâ€"Friday, no call, no weekends, no holidaysLow patient volume: 3â€"5 patients per dayExtended visits: 1 hour or more per patientExtensive in-house resources including psychiatry, rehab, home health services, and transportationDirect authority to approve patient services without insurance company restrictionsEstablished program serving Schenectady, Albany, and Rensselaer CountiesRequirements:Board certified in Internal Medicine or Family MedicineMinimum 1 year experience caring for elderly populations requiredFellowship training in Geriatrics or Hospice & Palliative Care preferred but not requiredActive New York State medical license and DEA registrationJ-1 visa candidates not acceptedCompensation/Benefits:Competitive salary range: $270,000â€"$280,000 annually (base; excludes incentives and bonuses)Quality incentive programComprehensive health, dental, and vision benefitsPaid malpractice insurance with tail coverageCME allowance and paid CME timeGenerous paid time offTwo-part retirement savings program with employer matchRelocation assistance availableStarting bonus may be offeredLocation:Rotterdam, NY is part of the Capital Region near AlbanyOffers suburban living with easy access to cultural, educational, and recreational opportunitiesShort drive to the Adirondacks, Hudson Valley, and Berkshires for year-round outdoor activitiesWithin 3 hours of New York City, Boston, and Montreal




