The University of Pittsburgh/UPMC is seeking an Associate Chief of Clinical Affairs for the Division of Geriatric Medicine at the UPMC Senior Care - Benedum Geriatric Center in Pittsburgh, PA. This full-time leadership role involves integrating clinical operations across inpatient, outpatient, and post-acute settings while championing key programs like the GUIDE Model and HELP. The successful candidate will collaborate on fellowship training, drive quality improvement, and help shape geriatric healthcare delivery within a prominent academic health system.
Practice Info
UPMC Senior Care - Benedum Geriatric Center
3459 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Inpatient geriatric consultation services, comprehensive outpatient practices, and post-acute / long-term care partnerships throughout the UPMC network
Responsibilities:
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.
Compensation
Competitive Compensation package
Benefits:
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Academic appointment at an appropriate rank with a fully supported trajectory for educational and scholarly activity alongside clinical leadership
Shift & Schedule
Full-time
Requirements:
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.
No visa sponsorship available
