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Chief of Geriatrics

**Requisition Number:** CHAP-2356

**Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA)** is recruiting for the **Chief of Geriatrics** to oversee a well-established service line along with helping to lead the Older Adults strategy across the health system. CHA is an award-winning health system based in Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston’s metro-north communities, CHA provides innovative primary, specialty and emergency care to our diverse patient population through an established network of ambulatory clinics, an urgent care site and two full service hospitals.

The incoming Chief of Geriatrics will provide clinical, administrative and academic leadership while maintaining a clinical practice. The current clinical services include a home care program for frail elders, geriatric care in local nursing homes and a 700+ member PACE program. The Chief will have oversight of the staff delivering high quality clinical care and also oversee educational programs. CHA is a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School (HMS). Position carries a HMS appointment of Instructor, Assistant or Associate Professor, commensurate with HMS appointment criteria, candidate qualifications and commitment to teaching responsibilities. The Chief will play a large role in developing an older adults strategy across CHA, collaborating with senior leadership and relevant stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5-7 years of post fellowship experience, 3-5 years of leadership experience, and a successful track record of professional development and mentoring of junior staff. Successful experience in interdisciplinary collaboration is necessary. Candidates must have excellent clinical and communication skills and possess a strong commitment to our underserved, multi-cultural patient population. Previous experience in an academic, safety net system is a plus.

Please visit www.CHAproviders.org to learn more and apply through our secure candidate portal. CVs may be sent directly to Mary Cummings, CHA Provider Recruiter, via email [email protected]. CHA’s Department of Provider Recruitment may be reached by phone at (617) 665-3555.

_We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law._

_Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA._

_Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality._

_At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People._