Geriatric Medicine

Curative Executive Search and Alameda Health System (AHS) are collaborating to
find a Chief of Geriatrics in Oakland, California, who will oversee medical
services in the Department of Medicine, managing geriatric clinical care
across AHS's acute care and outpatient sites. This role involves building the
Geriatrics Division, setting staffing, service scope, and standards,
especially for trauma care. Collaboration with Department Chairs, medical
staff, and community healthcare groups ensures quality geriatric services,
offering a chance for geriatricians to make a meaningful impact in a
supportive, collaborative environment focused on providing healthcare to
vulnerable populations.








**Key Role Details:**






* Member of AHS Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Chair of Medicine
* Oversee daily geriatric medical services




* Comprehensive Assessments
* Chronic Disease Management
* Medication Management
* Preventive Care








**Responsibilities:**






* Manage geriatric clinical services at AHS's three acute care sites and outpatient ambulatory sites, including:




* Highland, Alameda & San Leandro Hospitals.
* Build Geriatrics Division from scratch, determining:




* Staffing recruitment and requirements
* Team service scope
* Trauma care standards
* Collaborate with Department Chairs, medical staff leadership, and community healthcare organizations to ensure timely, quality geriatric care access.
* Contribute significantly to vital services for aging patients and families as a geriatrician in a collaborative, supportive healthcare environment.








**Job Requirements:**






* **Education:** Doctor of Medicine (MD or DO), ACGME-accredited residency in Internal Medicine, formal ACGME-accredited Geriatric Medicine fellowship.
* **Licensure:** California medical licensure, Board Certification by ABMS or AOA-approved specialty board.
* **Work Experience:** Minimum 3 years of healthcare leadership experience, adept at change management, physician leadership, and clinical program development. Preferred experience in quality and patient safety.