Geriatric Medicine Physician Faculty

Reimagine Aging Care. Lead with Purpose. Geriatric Medicine Physician Faculty Scranton, PA | The Wright Center for Community Health & Graduate Medical Education At The Wright Center, we believe health care is a human right – and how we care for older adults defines the strength of our communities. We’re seeking a board-certified Geriatrician to step into a high-impact faculty and leadership role, advancing population health, age-friendly care, and whole-person health services for older adults – especially those living with dementia, complex conditions, and social vulnerability. This is more than a faculty position. It’s an opportunity to build, lead, and teach a better model of aging care. Why This Role Matters You will help shape a system where care is not fragmented–but integrated, compassionate, and aligned with what matters most to patients and their families. As a clinical leader, you’ll drive the development of an Age-Friendly Health System, embedding the nationally recognized Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) 4Ms Framework into everyday care: What Matters – Care guided by patient goals and values Medication – Thoughtful prescribing that minimizes harm Mentation – Proactive dementia, delirium, and depression care Mobility – Preserving independence and function You’ll also help design longitudinal, whole-person care models that support not just patients – but the caregivers and families who care for them. What You’ll Do Deliver comprehensive, longitudinal care to older adults with complex medical, cognitive, and social needs Serve as a population health leader, improving outcomes for high-risk aging populations Build and advance an Age-Friendly Health System, integrating the IHI 4Ms into clinical practice and education Lead innovative care models for patients living with dementia and cognitive decline Partner with and support caregivers as essential members of the care team Teach and mentor fellows, residents, and interprofessional learners Serve as core faculty in the geriatric fellowship program with opportunities for leadership Collaborate across disciplines in a fully integrated, team-based care model Contribute to quality improvement, curriculum design, and scholarly work Why The Wright Center Mission in Action: Advance health equity and access for underserved populations National Teaching Health Center Leader: Redefining how physicians are trained – where care is needed most Whole-Person Health Model: Integrated primary care, behavioral health, and social services Interprofessional Innovation: Work alongside a deeply collaborative care team Supportive Culture: Leadership that invests in your growth, purpose, and well-being What We Offer Competitive salary and sign-on bonus CME allowance and dedicated time 100% employer-paid malpractice (including tail) Health, dental, and vision insurance 403(b) with generous employer contribution Generous PTO and paid holidays A workplace built around purpose, flexibility, and impact Who You Are Board-certified in geriatric medicine (M.D. or D.O.) Passionate about transforming care for older adults Experienced – or deeply interested – in population health, dementia care, and team-based models Committed to teaching, mentorship, and innovation A collaborative clinician who believes in whole-person, relationship-centered care Life in Northeast Pennsylvania Live where you can breathe while doing work that matters. Scranton offers affordability, natural beauty, and easy access to major cities, with a strong sense of community. Join Us If you’re ready to lead change in aging care, elevate population health, and train the next generation, we’d love to connect.