St. Peter’s Health Partners is seeking a compassionate and visionary Physician Medical Director to lead medical care at Eddy Village Green in Cohoes, NY- a nationally recognized nursing home that pioneered the Green House model in New York State.

This is a flexible opportunity open to full-time or part-time physicians who are passionate about person-centered care and innovative elder care models.

WHY EDDY VILLAGE GREEN?

Eddy Village Green has been named amongst “America’s Best Nursing Homes in 2025” by Newsweek and is the largest Green House model campus in the U.S. The site features:

• 16 ranch-style homes, each housing 12 elders in a warm, family-like setting
• A non-institutional approach that emphasizes autonomy, dignity, and meaningful relationships.
• A collaborative care team including physicians and nurse practitioners with on-site specialists in Podiatry, Psychiatry, Psychology, and Optometry

This model fosters deep connections between staff and residents, creating a truly home-like environment that redefines traditional nursing home care.

Position Overview:

As Medical Director, you will:

• Oversee and coordinate medical care across the campus.
• Implement and evaluate resident care policies aligned with current standards of practice.
• Collaborate with nursing, pharmacy, therapy, and administrative teams to ensure high-quality, integrated care.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a clinical leader and mentor, promoting excellence in geriatric care.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Flexible Hours
• Open to full-time or part-time candidates
• Average of 12-14 resident visits per shift (consisting of routine visits and sick visits)
• On call 1 in every 6-8 weeks (Week long call, phone calls only)
• Abundance of support services in the facility including providers for Pulmonary, Physiatry, Psych, WOCN, Podiatry and more.

Candidate Requirements        

• Board Certified 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

Recruitment Package Includes:

• Compensation is $278,000
• $30, 000 - starting bonus
• 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
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Candidate Requirements        

• Board Certified 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