Chief of Geriatrics - Carilion Clinic & Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Roanoke, Virginia

Job Requirements

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.

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Benefits

The posted salary range may not reflect the full value of the total compensation package. You are eligible to participate in the Tier 1 and Tier 2 bonus compensation programs to improve the minimum salary.

Min 250,000

Max 380,000

Historical averages of Tier 1 and Tier 2 bonus earnings are included in the maximum salary . In addition, comprehensive benefits and pension offerings further enhance the overall rewards package.

Sign on bonus

CME Allowance

Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, 403b, 457b, Disability

Student loan repayment

Employer Funded Pension Plan

Relocation

Malpractice