"Assistant Professor of Medicine at the CUMC - Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine"

Posted: 12-Feb-26

Location: New York, New York

Categories: Academic/Faculty

Internal Number: 181468

The Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine in the Department of Medicine is seeking a full-time faculty member to join its growing and highly collaborative division. The Division oversees ambulatory programs within ColumbiaDoctors, the Faculty Practice Organization, and inpatient clinical programs with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital (NYP) in both Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine. Faculty practice across two NYP campuses.

Clinical Programs

The Division delivers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services:

• Inpatient Palliative Medicine Consult Services: Over 1,700 new consults and 8,800 follow-up visits annually.
• Palliative Care Admit Team (PCAT): A specialized mobile unit providing 24-hour in-house coverage for acute symptom management and end-of-life care.
• Cardiac Supportive Care Service: Provides palliative care for complex cardiovascular patients, including those undergoing LVAD placement.
• Outpatient Palliative Medicine Service: More than 300 new patient visits and 1,300 follow-up visits annually.

Position Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include a combination of:

• Inpatient and/or outpatient clinical care in Geriatrics and/or Palliative Medicine
• Teaching and mentoring trainees across multiple disciplines
• Participation in interdisciplinary care models
• Engagement in quality improvement, education, and/or research, based on candidate interests

Qualifications

• Medical Doctor (MD) or equivalent medical professional degree.
• Board certification or eligibility in Hospice and Palliative Medicine and/or Geriatric Medicine
• Eligibility for medical licensure in New York
• Commitment to interdisciplinary, patient-centered care, education, and academic collaboration

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.