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Geriatrician jobs are open across health systems, academic medical centers, long-term care facilities, and outpatient clinics, from early-career hospitalist roles to fellowship-trained and department-leadership positions, with specializations in memory care, palliative medicine, and complex chronic disease management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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The Medical College of Wisconsin’s Division of Geriatric & Palliative Medicine is seeking a Faculty Geriatrician to provide geriatric primary care & consultative memory care. This position will be located in Milwaukee and greater Milwaukee area.
Our geriatrics clinical practice spans geriatrics specialty care, memory care, and geriatrics primary care in the ambulatory, inpatient, and post-acute/long-term care setting. The focus will be on providing comprehensive, longitudinal care to older adults in 2 ambulatory settings: the MCW Geriatrics Memory Disorders Clinic (on-campus), and one of Froedtert & MCW's clinics in the greater Milwaukee area (off-campus).
Position Highlights:
- Academic position with a rich & flexible mix of teaching, patient care, research/scholarly activity, and administrative engagement tailored to the interests & career goals of the individual faculty
- Primarily a clinical role initially, with opportunities and a focus to expand academically with time
- Access to robust mentorship in memory care, including involvement with cutting-edge diagnostic & therapeutic approaches
- Evaluate & manage patients with memory disorders while helping advance the delivery of comprehensive, evidence-based care
- Exceptional opportunity for faculty eager to grow as clinician-educators & investigators while contributing to the rapidly evolving field of dementia care
- Opportunity to build new geriatrics community practice
- Extensive opportunities for mentorship & professional exploration including the potential for additional clinical training in neurologic memory disorders with potential of dedicating portion of on-campus clinical time to the Neurology clinic
- Outstanding nursing support in clinic
Schedule:
- Full time days
- Eight 1/2 days of clinic per week with dedicated academic time
- Night, weekend, & holiday call for Froedtert Hospital and the ZVAMC in rotation with other faculty: 5-6 weekends per year and ~1 holiday per year
Department/Division Highlights:
- Expanding division with highly collaborative & mission-driven faculty
- Faculty enjoy a diverse & rewarding patient population, supported by strong infrastructure & a true team-based model of care
- Deeply committed to improving the lives of older adults & patients facing advanced or life threatening illness, and their caregivers while creating outstanding educational experiences for medical students, residents, & fellows
- Pride ourselves on a collegial, respectful, supportive, & interprofessional culture- working side-by-side with nurses, APPs, fellows, residents, students, social workers, and psychologists to deliver comprehensive, compassionate care
- Educationally innovative & highly efficient team
- 26 clinical faculty members and 11 APPs
- All clinical faculty are fellowship-trained and board-certified in Geriatrics and/or Palliative Medicine
- Long-standing, combined Medicine Residency/Geriatric Fellowship Program, which was the first of its kind in the US- a 4-year program with 2 trainees admitted each year
- As we continue to grow, we are excited to welcome a new colleague who shares our passion for innovation, education, and excellence in care for older adults and those nearing end of life
- Geriatric and Palliative Medicine | Medical College of Wisconsin
Qualifications:
Preferred Experience:
- Geriatric Medicine and Memory Care experience
- Palliative Medicine board certification/eligibility a plus, but not required
Minimum Education:
- MD or DO
- Completion of Internal Medicine residency
- Completion of Geriatrics fellowship
Minimum Requirements:
- Wisconsin MD or DO License
- ABIM- Internal Medicine board certification/eligibility
- ABIM- Geriatric Medicine board certification/eligibility
- DEA
Medical College of Wisconsin
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state’s only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a School of Pharmacy. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. Academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW, bringing together scientists, clinicians, students and community members to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to pioneer pathways to a healthier world. Every study we conduct and every patient we see leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge and innovation.
Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Children’s Wisconsin, and many other hospitals and clinics throughout eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually.
The beautiful, safe and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood Research Institute and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research and community service.
Commitment to MCW Values
All of our endeavors at MCW, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: acting in Caring ways – engaging in Collaborative efforts – approaching our world with Curiosity – advancing Inclusive practices – demonstrating Integrity in all we do – treating everyone with Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences and perspectives through merit-based processes, and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you.
Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan’s western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.6 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to live, work, and play, big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukee’s many neighborhoods have incredible charm, accommodating a variety of lifestyles, from high-rise apartments to small farms. Nestled along a magnificent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, Milwaukee’s downtown is home to botanical gardens, lakefront museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, bustling nightlife, and award-winning restaurants. The lake and its harbors are skirted by scenic parklands and provide first-class opportunities for recreation, including hiking, cycling, boating, and more. A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities. Milwaukee has all the advantages of a large, vibrant city but without the stress or cost.
MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
The Medical College of Wisconsin’s Division of Geriatric & Palliative Medicine is seeking a Faculty Geriatrician to provide geriatric primary care & consultative memory care. This position will be located in Milwaukee and greater Milwaukee area.
Our geriatrics clinical practice spans geriatrics specialty care, memory care, and geriatrics primary care in the ambulatory, inpatient, and post-acute/long-term care setting. The focus will be on providing comprehensive, longitudinal care to older adults in 2 ambulatory settings: the MCW Geriatrics Memory Disorders Clinic (on-campus), and one of Froedtert & MCW's clinics in the greater Milwaukee area (off-campus).
Position Highlights:
- Academic position with a rich & flexible mix of teaching, patient care, research/scholarly activity, and administrative engagement tailored to the interests & career goals of the individual faculty
- Primarily a clinical role initially, with opportunities and a focus to expand academically with time
- Access to robust mentorship in memory care, including involvement with cutting-edge diagnostic & therapeutic approaches
- Evaluate & manage patients with memory disorders while helping advance the delivery of comprehensive, evidence-based care
- Exceptional opportunity for faculty eager to grow as clinician-educators & investigators while contributing to the rapidly evolving field of dementia care
- Opportunity to build new geriatrics community practice
- Extensive opportunities for mentorship & professional exploration including the potential for additional clinical training in neurologic memory disorders with potential of dedicating portion of on-campus clinical time to the Neurology clinic
- Outstanding nursing support in clinic
Schedule:
- Full time days
- Eight 1/2 days of clinic per week with dedicated academic time
- Night, weekend, & holiday call for Froedtert Hospital and the ZVAMC in rotation with other faculty: 5-6 weekends per year and ~1 holiday per year
Department/Division Highlights:
- Expanding division with highly collaborative & mission-driven faculty
- Faculty enjoy a diverse & rewarding patient population, supported by strong infrastructure & a true team-based model of care
- Deeply committed to improving the lives of older adults & patients facing advanced or life threatening illness, and their caregivers while creating outstanding educational experiences for medical students, residents, & fellows
- Pride ourselves on a collegial, respectful, supportive, & interprofessional culture- working side-by-side with nurses, APPs, fellows, residents, students, social workers, and psychologists to deliver comprehensive, compassionate care
- Educationally innovative & highly efficient team
- 26 clinical faculty members and 11 APPs
- All clinical faculty are fellowship-trained and board-certified in Geriatrics and/or Palliative Medicine
- Long-standing, combined Medicine Residency/Geriatric Fellowship Program, which was the first of its kind in the US- a 4-year program with 2 trainees admitted each year
- As we continue to grow, we are excited to welcome a new colleague who shares our passion for innovation, education, and excellence in care for older adults and those nearing end of life
- Geriatric and Palliative Medicine | Medical College of Wisconsin
Qualifications:
Preferred Experience:
- Geriatric Medicine and Memory Care experience
- Palliative Medicine board certification/eligibility a plus, but not required
Minimum Education:
- MD or DO
- Completion of Internal Medicine residency
- Completion of Geriatrics fellowship
Minimum Requirements:
- Wisconsin MD or DO License
- ABIM- Internal Medicine board certification/eligibility
- ABIM- Geriatric Medicine board certification/eligibility
- DEA
Medical College of Wisconsin
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state’s only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a School of Pharmacy. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. Academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW, bringing together scientists, clinicians, students and community members to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to pioneer pathways to a healthier world. Every study we conduct and every patient we see leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge and innovation.
Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Children’s Wisconsin, and many other hospitals and clinics throughout eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually.
The beautiful, safe and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood Research Institute and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research and community service.
Commitment to MCW Values
All of our endeavors at MCW, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: acting in Caring ways – engaging in Collaborative efforts – approaching our world with Curiosity – advancing Inclusive practices – demonstrating Integrity in all we do – treating everyone with Respect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences and perspectives through merit-based processes, and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you.
Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan’s western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.6 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to live, work, and play, big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukee’s many neighborhoods have incredible charm, accommodating a variety of lifestyles, from high-rise apartments to small farms. Nestled along a magnificent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, Milwaukee’s downtown is home to botanical gardens, lakefront museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, bustling nightlife, and award-winning restaurants. The lake and its harbors are skirted by scenic parklands and provide first-class opportunities for recreation, including hiking, cycling, boating, and more. A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities. Milwaukee has all the advantages of a large, vibrant city but without the stress or cost.
MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in geriatrician jobs.
- Board certification or eligibility in internal medicine or family medicine
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited geriatric medicine fellowship
- Active and unrestricted state medical license in the state of employment
- Experience conducting comprehensive geriatric assessments and care planning
- Certificate of Added Qualifications in Geriatric Medicine preferred or required
- Proficiency with electronic health records and interdisciplinary care team coordination
Tips for Your Geriatrician Job Search
Tailor your CV to geriatric-specific competencies
Highlight your experience with comprehensive geriatric assessments, polypharmacy management, and care transitions. Reviewers screening geriatrician CVs look for these markers specifically, so front-load them in your summary and clinical experience sections rather than burying them under general internal medicine duties.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists geriatrician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by care setting, not just location
Geriatrician roles differ sharply between academic medical centers, VA health systems, SNF-based programs, and home-based primary care. Decide which setting fits your clinical style before applying, because interview questions and contract terms are structured very differently across each.
Prepare case-based answers for behavioral interviews
Geriatric medicine interviewers frequently ask how you've handled goals-of-care conversations, decisional capacity assessments, or family conflict around end-of-life planning. Have two or three real case examples ready that show your reasoning process and interdisciplinary approach.
Negotiate call coverage terms before signing
Many geriatrician contracts include cross-coverage obligations with hospitalist or palliative teams. Clarify exact call frequency, overnight expectations, and weekend rotation structure during the offer stage, not after you've accepted, since these terms vary widely by institution.
Get your CAQ documentation ready early
If you hold or are pursuing the Certificate of Added Qualifications in Geriatric Medicine, gather your fellowship completion records and board certification documentation before you start applying. Many academic and health system employers list it as a preferred credential and ask for verification quickly.
Geriatrician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most geriatricians?
The companies hiring the most geriatricians right now include SSM Health, US Department of Veterans Affairs, and Baptist Health, with the largest share of openings in Wisconsin, Missouri, and Maine, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems, VA medical centers, and academic medical schools consistently represent the highest volume of active openings.
How many geriatrician jobs are remote?
About 13% of geriatrician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on clinical nature of most geriatric medicine roles. Remote opportunities are most common in telehealth consultations, care management programs, and academic or administrative positions that don't require direct patient examination.
How do you become a geriatrician?
You first complete medical school and earn your MD or DO, then finish a residency in internal medicine or family medicine and become board certified. After that, you complete a one-year ACGME-accredited fellowship in geriatric medicine and obtain your state medical license. Many employers also expect you to pursue the Certificate of Added Qualifications in Geriatric Medicine after fellowship.
How do you get hired as a geriatrician with limited experience?
Fellowship completion is the primary credential employers require, so most geriatricians enter the job market immediately after their training year. If your fellowship exposure was narrow, emphasize any rotations in memory care, palliative consultation, or home-based primary care on your CV. Academic centers and VA programs are often more open to candidates without post-fellowship clinical experience than private health systems.
What does the geriatrician interview process look like?
Most geriatrician interviews begin with a phone or video screen with a physician recruiter or department chief, followed by an in-person visit that includes tours of the clinical setting, meetings with the interdisciplinary team, and a formal interview with department leadership. Academic positions typically add a didactic presentation or grand rounds talk, while community or health system roles focus more heavily on case-based clinical scenarios and culture fit.
Where can I find and apply to geriatrician jobs?
You can find and apply to geriatrician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from health systems, academic medical centers, long-term care networks, and outpatient practices across the United States. Search the listings for roles that match your training, care setting preference, and location, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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