Job Description
Carilion Clinic and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (VTCSOM) invite applications for the position of Chief of Geriatrics an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished academic geriatrician to lead and shape a growing, innovative geriatrics program within a nationally recognized health system and medical school partnership.
As Section Chief, you will lead a collaborative team of six physicians, four advanced practice providers, social workers and an experienced support staff in a dynamic academic environment that offers meaningful opportunities in clinical leadership, graduate medical education, medical student teaching, and research. This role provides the ability to directly influence the future of geriatric care delivery while mentoring the next generation of physicians.
Build and Lead an Expanding Academic Geriatrics Program
You will oversee a comprehensive spectrum of geriatric services, including:
- Ambulatory consultative care through the Center for Healthy Aging, where geriatrics is co-located with geriatric psychiatry, neurology and palliative medicine
- Inpatient, observation, and emergency department consultative services
- Regional outreach through both in-person and virtual care across Carilion Clinic s network
This position offers the opportunity to expand innovative models of care and strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration across the continuum of aging services.
Academic and Research Opportunities
Carilion Clinic maintains highly respected Internal Medicine and Family Medicine residency programs, along with fellowships in Geriatric Medicine and Hospice & Palliative Medicine. Faculty appointments are through the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.
As Chief, you will have abundant opportunities to:
- Teach medical students, residents, and fellows
- Mentor trainees and junior faculty
- Participate in curriculum development and academic leadership
- Collaborate in clinical and translational research initiatives
Research partnerships are available through:
- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC
- The Virginia Tech Center for Gerontology
- Virginia Tech s main campus and interdisciplinary programs
VTCSOM and the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute are located directly across from Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, a 763-bed tertiary referral center and the only Level I Trauma Center in southwestern Virginia, serving a population of more than one million residents.
Why Carilion Clinic?
Carilion Clinic is a physician-led, not-for-profit integrated healthcare system recognized for innovation, quality, and patient-centered care. Based in Roanoke, Virginia, Carilion Clinic includes:
- 7 hospitals
- 280+ outpatient practice sites
- More than 850 physicians across 85+ specialties
- 350 residents and fellows in 30 accredited ACGME programs
The organization is deeply committed to advancing healthcare through education, research, and clinical excellence in partnership with VTCSOM, the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, Virginia Tech, and Radford University.
Candidate Qualifications
Qualified candidates will possess:
- MD, DO, or equivalent degree
- Board Certification in Geriatric Medicine
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in academic geriatrics
- Academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor (or qualifications eligible for appointment at that level)
- Demonstrated excellence in leadership, communication, collaboration, and program development
- Experience building interdisciplinary teams and advancing models of care
- Commitment to education, mentorship, and academic growth
Experience in graduate medical education is preferred.
Discover Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke offers an exceptional quality of life with the amenities of a metropolitan area and immediate access to the outdoors. Nestled in Virginia s scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, the region is consistently ranked among the nation s best places to live.
Highlights include:
- Extensive hiking, biking, water sports, and outdoor recreation
- Proximity to the Appalachian Trail and Smith Mountain Lake
- Vibrant arts, music, and culinary scene
- Mild four-season climate with abundant sunshine
- Excellent public and private schools
- Convenient access through the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport
The Roanoke Valley metro area serves approximately 300,000 residents and is widely regarded as one of the East Coast s hidden gems.
Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of all backgrounds and identities.
