Location
Washington County, Maryland
Quick overview
This faculty physician is responsible for designing, delivering, and overseeing geriatrics education for Internal Medicine and Family Medicine Residency Programs, while also providing direct clinical care and supervision in outpatient and long-term care settings.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess an MD or DO degree with primary board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine, along with fellowship training in Geriatric Medicine and eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in Maryland.
Job description
Geriatrician – Core Faculty
📍 Meritus Medical Center | Hagerstown, MD
💰 Competitive Compensation + Leadership Stipend Potential
Position Highlights • Hybrid role
- 60% ambulatory clinical practice + 40% academic/administrative leadership
- Board-Certified Geriatrician focused on older adult care within a Family Medicine setting
- Shape geriatric services and train the next generation of family physicians
- Help build academic programs with the new Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine (launching Summer 2025)
- Combine clinical care, teaching, curriculum development, and quality improvement
- Strong leadership and program development opportunity
Clinical Practice Provide high-quality geriatric and family medicine care in an outpatient setting:
- Ambulatory Services
- Comprehensive primary care for older adults (60% time)
- Management of complex geriatric syndromes, polypharmacy, and multimorbidity
- Preventive care, wellness visits, and chronic disease management
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams for coordinated care
Patient Population Primarily older adults with
- Multiple chronic conditions
- Cognitive impairment and dementia
- Frailty and functional decline
- Falls, incontinence, and geriatric syndromes
- Complex medication regimens
- End-of-life and palliative care needs
- Academic & Faculty Role (40% time) Play a key leadership role in education and program development:
- Teach and mentor Family Medicine residents and medical students
- Develop geriatric curriculum and training experiences
- Lead administrative initiatives to enhance geriatric services
- Participate in quality improvement projects and protocol development
- Support the growth of new residency programs and the upcoming osteopathic medical school
- Schedule
- Monday–Friday ambulatory schedule with dedicated academic/administrative time
- Balanced split between clinical practice and faculty responsibilities
- Minimal or no call (specifics to be discussed)
- Strong Clinical Support
- Multidisciplinary team including nurses, social workers, and care coordinators
- Strong collaboration with Family Medicine faculty and specialists
- Dedicated support for academic and quality improvement work
About Meritus Health Meritus Health is an independent, nationally recognized regional health system committed to exceptional patient care, medical education, and community wellness. The organization is rapidly expanding its academic footprint with the launch of the Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine in Summer 2025 and development of new residency programs.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (effective 1st of the month after 30 days)
- Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Robust Paid Time Off (accrues from day 1)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
- CME Allowance
- Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
- Malpractice Insurance
- Free financial planning sessions
- Why Hagerstown? Located in Washington County—one of Maryland’s fastest-growing regions—Hagerstown offers:
- Easy access to Washington, DC and Baltimore
- Outdoor recreation along the Appalachian Trail and nearby national and state parks
- Rich Civil War history and vibrant arts community including the Maryland Theatre and Symphony Orchestra
- Diverse, thriving community with excellent quality of life
Meritus Health is committed to a collaborative, caring culture where team members are always “Happy to Help.”
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- 401k
- Retirement Plans
