Hospital-Based Geriatrics Consultant - Roanoke, VA

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,