Geriatric Physician – Expanding Transitional Care Program

Augusta Health

Fishersville, VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Acute Care, Administrative Skills, Assisted Living, Behavioral Health, Chronic Disease, Communication Skills, Facilities Management, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, Hospice Care, Hospital, Internal Medicine, Onboarding, Patient Care, Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Quality Assurance, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Transitional Care
LOCATION
Fishersville, VA
POSTED
21 days ago

Augusta Medical Group is seeking a compassionate, relationship-driven physician to join a growing community-based geriatric and transitional care program serving the Shenandoah Valley. This is a growth-focused role with a strong opportunity to help expand services, shape workflows, and build the future of geriatric care across the region.

The position provides care across 7 assisted living facilities and a hospital-based SNF/rehab unit, supporting approximately 234 assisted living patients and ~12 SNF patients (average daily census). The physician will work within a collaborative, supportive team that includes an APP, CMA, administrative support, and strong partnership with local psychiatry services to support a complex behavioral health population.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing comprehensive primary care to geriatric patients in assisted living and SNF settings
  • Managing chronic disease, acute care needs, and preventive care
  • Conducting facility-based visits across 1-2 sites per day - less than 20 minutes commuting distance from main location.
  • Coordinating care across facilities, hospitals, and specialty providers
  • Building strong relationships with patients, families, and facility staff
  • Supporting and helping grow the program, including workflow development and quality initiatives

Practice highlights:

  • ~10 patients per day in a community-based setting
  • Shared home-based call across Transitional Care, Hospice, and Palliative teams
    • Weeknights: 6 PM - 6 AM (rotating)
    • Weekends: 1:9 rotation
  • Collaborative, team-oriented environment with strong system support
  • Interactions with residents given vibrant Internal Medicine Residency
  • Opportunity to precept and teach
  • Focus on continuity, compassion, and relationship-based care
  • Robust onboarding period with support from physicians and advanced practitioners

Ideal candidate:

  • Board-certified/board-eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Geriatric Medicine
  • Passion for geriatric and underserved populations
  • Strong communicator and team player
  • Interested in helping grow and develop a rapidly expanding service line
  • Experience in assisted living, SNF, or home-based care preferred

Salary

Starting Salary $335,240

Sign-On- $30,000

Relocation: $10,000 (receipt based)

CME: $4200

This is an excellent opportunity to join a mission-driven organization in the scenic Shenandoah Valley while playing a key role in building and expanding a growing geriatric care program within a strong integrated health system.

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Augusta Health