Physician

Physician - Geriatric Medicine

Akron, Ohio based Summa Health System is seeking an innovative physician leader to serve as director of the Institute for Seniors and Post Acute Care. The Institute is renowned for its commitment to innovative value-based treatment of older adults. Nationally ranked as "high-performing" in the Akron metro area by U.S. News and World Report, the Institute integrates clinical care, community collaborations, research and physician education to create seamless, evidence based models of care. The successful candidate must provide strategic leadership of the Institute and staff across Summa Health System entities and expand the Institute's programs throughout the five-county service area. In addition, the director is required to represent the Institute for Seniors and Post Acute Care at senior-level system initiatives and advocate for the Institute's objectives. Enjoy working with the Institute's interdisciplinary team of more than 20 board certified physicians supported by nurse practitioners, social workers and spiritual care staff, who deliver comprehensive geriatric, post-acute and palliative care, in ambulatory, rehab, hospital, home-based and extended-care facilities. The Institute also has two accredited fellowship programs in geriatric and palliative medicine to inspire a new generation of physicians to care for an aging America. To learn more about our high quality, team-based care services read our newsletter at www.summahealth.org/summageriatrics . Requirements include state of Ohio medical licensure or ability to obtain licensure, ABIM certification in Geriatrics or ABFM certification with a CAQ in Geriatric Medicine and completion of a fellowship training program in Geriatric Medicine. Desired qualifications include five years of experience in a leadership or management role at a progressive geriatric program and experience in medical research and education initiatives. Northeast Ohio is the perfect place if you want to live somewhere that has it all. Our region offers world-class medical facilities, regional and national centers for the arts and top-notch entertainment and professional sports. Northeast Ohio also is the gateway to a national park system, trails and greenways, providing endless opportunities for complete wellness. In addition, residents of northeast Ohio enjoy affordable housing, reputable school systems and unparalleled quality of life at a cost-of-living well below that of other major metropolitan areas across the country. We are an