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Geriatrics Hospital-Based Consultant

Roanoke, Virginia | Carilion Clinic

Shape the Future of Geriatric Care-While Building a Meaningful, Balanced Career

Join Carilion Clinic's Section of Geriatric Medicine and step into a role where your expertise directly improves the lives of older adults across inpatient, emergency, and telehealth settings. This is an opportunity to practice high-impact, consultative geriatrics in a collaborative, academically rich environment-while enjoying a lifestyle surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains.

What You'll Experience in This Role

* Geriatrics ambulatory clinic (highly respected Center for Healthy Aging)

* Join a team of seven physicians, four APPs, and experienced social workers, nurses, social workers and support staff

* Practice at the top of your license as a geriatrics consultant across inpatient units, a geriatric-focused emergency department, and telehealth services

* Make a visible impact by improving care for complex older adults with conditions like delirium, dementia, falls, and polypharmacy

* Work in a nationally recognized clinical setting at a 703-bed Level 1 trauma center and a 146 bed- Level 2 trauma center with diverse and complex cases

* Shape innovative care models, including geriatric ED programs, telemedicine, and outpatient follow-up pathways

* Collaborate daily with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, APPs, and hospital staff who value geriatrics expertise

Grow Academically & Professionally

* Hold an academic appointment with the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine

* Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows

* Engage in research, innovation, and quality improvement initiatives

* Pursue scholarly interests with strong institutional support and flexibility to tailor your role

Work-Life Balance & Flexibility

* Predictable consultative schedule with limited call (primarily phone-based)

* Flexibility to incorporate research or specialized interests into your role

Live Where Others Vacation

* Enjoy life in the Roanoke or New River Valey, a vibrant metro of 300,000 nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains

* Access hiking, biking, and water activities near the Appalachian Trail and Smith Mountain Lake

* Experience a thriving arts and dining scene, plus easy travel via a regional airport

* Benefit from excellent schools and universities and a strong sense of community

Why Carilion Clinic?

* Physician-led, not-for-profit system with 7 hospitals and 280+ outpatient sites

* Collaborate with 700+ physicians across 75+ specialties

* Strong ties to Virginia Tech, the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, and regional academic partners

* A culture that values innovation, education, and patient-centered care

Amy Marsh, Senior Physician Recruiter, amsilcox@carilionclinic.org