Geriatrician

 Geriatric Medicine Physician 

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center (LHMC) Burlington, MA, United States  

✨ The Opportunity 

The Division of Palliative Care and Geriatric Medicine at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center is seeking a board certified/eligible Geriatric Medicine Physician to help develop and lead an inpatient geriatrics consultation service. 

This role is key to our clinical, educational, and quality improvement missions. 

🏥 What You Will Do 

• Assist with developing an inpatient geriatric consultation service within Lahey’s academic medical center. 

• Provide consultation services as part of interdisciplinary care. 

• Support LHMC’s plans to become an Age-Friendly Health System 

• Teach geriatric care principles to interdisciplinary professional learners, including medical students and residents 

• Commit to promoting quality care transitions. 

🎓 Program & Educational Focus 

• LHMC is affiliated with the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School. 

• Professional Development: We support candidates' interests with available clinical, educational, and academic opportunities. 

• Preferred: Interest and experience in program development. 

• Academic Appointment: Opportunity for an academic appointment with the University of Massachusetts Chan School of Medicine (commensurate with achievement). 

✅ Qualifications & Requirements 

Candidates must meet the following: 

• Completed Geriatric Medicine Fellowship training by hire date or demonstrate comparable experience. 

• Board certified/eligible in Geriatric Medicine. 

• Demonstrate passion for clinical geriatrics. 

📍 About Lahey Hospital & Medical Center 

• LHMC is a member of Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH), an integrated healthcare system including 4 academic medical centers and 14 member hospitals. 

• LHMC has been recognized as one of America’s 50 best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2023, 2024, and 2025 

• Location: Conveniently located in Burlington, MA, approximately 15 miles northwest of Boston. 

• The Area: Offers excellent schools, academic institutions, and abundant cultural/recreational amenities, with a short drive to the New England lakes, mountains, and shores. 

📧 How to Apply 

Interested candidates should forward a letter of interest and CV to: 

Gary Winzelberg, MD, Chair, Division of Palliative Care and Geriatric Medicine c/o Janet Waters (Physician Recruiter) 

Email: jwaters2@bilh.org 

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