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Hackensack Meridian Health
Paramus, New Jersey

Geriatrician - Dementia center

GeriatricsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$207k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

  • Geriatrician - Center for Memory Loss and Brain Health
  • Hackensack University Medical Center
  • Hackensack, New Jersey

Join Hackensack Meridian Health as a Geriatrician at our renowned Center for Memory Loss and Brain Health in Hackensack, New Jersey. This pivotal role offers the chance to lead innovative dementia care, advance research, and shape future physicians through education—all within a collaborative, world-class healthcare network.

What You’ll Do

  • Spearhead clinical care, research, and education at the Dementia Center, driving excellence in brain health.
  • Participate in the innovative “GUIDE” model for dementia care delivery.
  • Provide expert consultative care for patients with dementia and cognitive impairments in an outpatient setting.
  • Develop and refine care protocols to optimize patient outcomes and experience.
  • Mentor and educate medical students, residents, and fellows, with opportunities to build curricula.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of specialists and support staff in a collaborative environment.

What We Offer

  • A faculty appointment at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.
  • A supportive culture that values innovation, teamwork, and professional growth.
  • Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources to advance your work.

Qualifications

M.D. or D.O. from an accredited medical or osteopathic school.

  • Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine from a recognized program.
  • Board certification or eligibility in Geriatrics.
  • Eligibility for NJ Medical License, DEA, and CDS license.
  • Expertise in dementia management, cognitive assessments, and geriatric care; academic or research experience is a plus.
  • Submit Cover Letter and CV for immediate consideration to:
  • Nancy Massa, Physician Recruiter
  • Email: Nancy.Massa@hmhn.org
  • Phone: 732-890-9339 (Call or Text)

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The minimum base salary for this position is $207,199. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good-faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting base salary is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted base salary based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

  • Specialization: Area of specialization and sub-specialization.
  • Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.

Experience

Years of relevant experience in the areas of specialization and sub-specialization.

Leadership: Relevant experience as a department chair or chief, practice group leader, or other leadership roles.

Education and Certifications

  • Degrees attained, residencies, fellowships, board certifications, research, and publications.
  • Productivity: Levels of productivity, quality and patient satisfaction.
  • Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
  • Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.

Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the specialty and/or sub-specialty.

Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. The final compensation and benefits package will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Posting Disclosure

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members.

The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting base salary is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer.

The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted base salary based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Specialization: Area of specialization and sub-specialization.

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant experience in the areas of specialization and sub-specialization. Leadership: Relevant experience as a department chair or chief, practice group leader, or other leadership roles.

Education and Certifications: Degrees attained, residencies, fellowships, board certifications, research, and publications. Productivity: Levels of productivity, quality and patient satisfaction. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.

Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the specialty and/or sub-specialty.

Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. The final compensation and benefits package will be discussed during the interview process.

Key Responsibilities

Lead clinical care, research, and education at the Dementia Center using the innovative GUIDE model. Provide expert consultative care for patients with cognitive impairments and mentor medical students and residents.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Clinical ResearchMedical EducationPatient Care ProtocolsMultidisciplinary Collaboration

Geriatrics — Physician Career Context

Of the 34 active Geriatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 59% have no call, 71% require no weekends.

Geriatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 12.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$207k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $190k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Geriatrics Jobs

28 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 8 employers

9
<$310k
0
$310k-325k
4
$325k-340k
14
$340k-355k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 8 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
26%
Sign-on bonus
15%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$200k-$350k
#2

Geriatrician - Nashville, TN

Vohra Physicians · Nashville, Tennessee

$200k-$350k
#3

Geriatrician - Lebanon, VA

$200k-$350k
#4

Geriatrician - Temple, TX

$200k-$350k
+ 26 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Geriatrics listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 195 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Paramus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$987k≈ 4.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$5,508/mo≈ 32% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Hackensack Meridian Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Edison, New Jersey
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental
Vision
Tuition reimbursement
Retirement benefits