Description

Associate Chief of Clinical Affairs - Division of Geriatric Medicine at The University of Pittsburgh/UPMC

Position at a Glance:

• Work Location: UPMC Senior Care - Benedum Geriatric Center
• Address: 3459 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
• Assignment Type Value: Full-time
• Immigration Status Considered: No

Clinical Scope & Program

• Lead and integrate clinical operations across inpatient geriatric consultation services, comprehensive outpatient practices, and post-acute / long-term care partnerships throughout the UPMC network.
• Champion the GUIDE Model (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience), a CMS innovation program delivering coordinated, dementia-specific care that supports patients and caregivers at home and in the community.
• Provide strategic oversight of the Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP), our evidence-based initiative to prevent delirium and functional decline in hospitalized older adults.
• Collaborate with the Division Chief and Fellowship Program Director to sustain and grow the ACGME-accredited Geriatric Medicine Fellowship, mentoring the next generation of geriatricians.
• Drive quality improvement, patient safety, and value-based care initiatives across all clinical sites, with direct impact on outcomes for one of the nation's largest older adult populations.
• Build interdisciplinary teams to deliver patient and family-centered care.
• Shape the future of older adult healthcare for generations to come.

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Geriatric Medicine
• A commitment to patient-centered care and excellent interpersonal skills are essential, as we prioritize delivering the highest quality care in a compassionate, professional environment.

What Can UPMC Do for You?

• Competitive Compensation package
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• A dynamic work environment

About The University of Pittsburgh Department of Medicine

• The University of Pittsburgh Department of Medicine is ranked among the top 10 nationally for NIH grant support, with over $160 million in extramural research funding, an ideal environment for clinician scholars.
• Academic appointment at an appropriate rank with a fully supported trajectory for educational and scholarly activity alongside clinical leadership.

About UPMC

• UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer committed to delivering exceptional, people-centered care and community services.
• Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC is shaping the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research, and education.
• Dedicated to advancing the well-being of our diverse communities, we provide nearly $2 billion annually in community benefits, more than any other health system in Pennsylvania.
• Our 100,000 employees - including more than 5,000 physicians - care for patients across more than 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient sites in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland, as well as overseas.
• UPMC Insurance Services covers more than 4 million members, providing the highest-quality care at the most affordable price.
• To learn more, visit UPMC.com.

Our Values

At UPMC, we're driven by shared values that guide our work and keep us accountable to one another. Our Values of Quality & Safety, Dignity & Respect, Caring & Listening, Responsibility & Integrity, Excellence & Innovation play a vital role in creating a cohesive, positive experience for our employees, patients, health plan members, and community.

Support a Diverse Workplace

UPMC respects that talent and skill are not limited but enhanced by the diversity and cultural expertise staff brings to the workplace. Having a diverse employee presence at all levels provides a wealth of benefits. It ensures we have the knowledge, critical thinking, agility, and innovation required of a leading and forward-thinking integrated health care system.

If you are interested in this position or would like more information, please apply today or contact:

Ashleigh Sager, UPMC Primary Care Physician Recruiter, sageram2@upmc.edu