St. Peter’s Health Partners is seeking to recruit a full-time Nursing Home Medical Director/ Physician to lead and provide care at our nonprofit Skilled Nursing Homes in the Capital Region of Upstate New York.

About The Eddy:

The Eddy, located in the Capital Region area of Upstate New York, has a rewarding and unique opportunity for a full-time Physician to join our nursing home medical team.  The Eddy has a long-standing reputation as an innovative nonprofit provider of a comprehensive range of services—nursing homes, subacute rehab, independent retirement communities, assisted living, memory care centers, PACE, home health, hospice and more. We are part of the St. Peter’s Health Partners integrated healthcare delivery system.

Position Overview:

This rewarding and unique opportunity would work with our nursing home medical team caring for our long term care residents:

• 7 skilled nursing homes, providing a combination of long term care, subacute rehab, and memory care.  Two sites are Green House models.
• Nursing homes located within close proximity in the Capital Region (some within a few miles, others within a 20-minute drive)
• A highly collaborative medical team of Physicians and Nurse Practitioners with on-site specialists in Podiatry, Psychiatry, Psychology, and Optometry
• A strong collaborative relationship with the Albany College of Pharmacy, most recently implementing a Geriatric Pharmacotherapy Service.
• Significant leadership support from Eddy Chief Medical Officer, Eddy Chief Nursing Officer, Director of Quality & Safety, and Vice President for Residential Services each bring decades of experience in long term care, a passion for our mission, and are dedicated to caring for our elders/residents and our colleagues.
• Teaching opportunities with Albany Medical College’s Geriatric Fellowship Program to support the growth and development of geriatric trained physicians and nurse practitioners.

Qualifications:

• Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Geriatric Medicine or Hospice & Palliative Care Certification preferred, not required
• Certified Medical Director (CMD) credential preferred, not required
• A passion for caring for older adults in a collaborative, mission-driven environment

Why Join Us?

• Be a part of a mission-driven, nonprofit healthcare organization with a rich legacy in long-term care
• Work alongside experienced, supportive leadership and interdisciplinary teams
• Enjoy a balanced full-time schedule across facilities located conveniently within the Capital Region
• Help lead innovation in eldercare delivery and geriatric medical education

Recruitment Package Includes:

• Compensation is between $250,000 and $280,000
• Relocation allowance
• Excellent benefits, including health/vision/dental insurance
• Paid malpractice, including post-SPHP employment tail coverage
• CME time and expense allowance
• Paid time away from practice
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• 403(b) retirement savings program with employer matching

Qualifications:

• Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Geriatric Medicine or Hospice & Palliative Care Certification preferred, not required
• Certified Medical Director (CMD) credential preferred, not required
• A passion for caring for older adults in a collaborative, mission-driven environment