U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Physician - Geriatrics Transitional Care Program Medical Director
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. The Geriatrics Transitional Care Program Medical Director may practice in all settings, including inpatient, outpatient, and telehealth modalities. This physician may practice in all patient demographics, provide trainee education, participate in scholarly activity consistent with academic appointment, and several quality improvement projects. Join a Geriatrics & Transitional care program established and operational for 20 years. One-site practice with geriatric transitional care, geriatrics clinics, trainee education and quality improvement projects. Join a collegial group of physician and advance practice providers. Work with an engaged interdisciplinary team. Be part of Geriatrics & Extended Care programs supporting Veterans + caregivers with serious illness. Opportunities for professional growth with work-life balance. Shared after hours on-call responsibility. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus):
Recruitment incentive may be authorized for highly qualified applicants. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment):
The position may be eligible for the EDRP. Pay:
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off:
50-55 days of paid time off per year Retirement:
Traditional federal pension and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance:
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care The incumbent maintains the following responsibilities: Performs day-to-day clinical activities, which may include providing patient care in the Geriatrics Transitional Care Program, all geriatric clinics, including all telehealth modalities, e-consults and as-needed coverage in other GEC programs. Collaborates daily with the interdisciplinary team (IDT), referral sources and all stakeholders. Participates in program development, quality improvement, and Systems Redesign projects. Provides effective leadership to interdisciplinary teams and administrative staff. Supervises clinical staff, to include a nurse navigator, nurse practitioner, physician assistant and administrative/clerical staff. Provides collaborative physician coverage in all GEC programs including non-institutional care programs. Provides guidance and coaching as needed to other Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and/or Nurses in GEC and referral sources. Requirements U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Preferred Experience: Board-eligible or board certified in Internal Medicine/Family Medicine as required by ACGME common program requirements to supervise HPM fellows, Geriatrics fellows, Internal Medicine/Family Medicine residents, medical students. Fellowship training in Geriatrics and/or Hospice & Palliative Medicine highly desired.
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Physician - Geriatrics Transitional Care Program Medical Director
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. The Geriatrics Transitional Care Program Medical Director may practice in all settings, including inpatient, outpatient, and telehealth modalities. This physician may practice in all patient demographics, provide trainee education, participate in scholarly activity consistent with academic appointment, and several quality improvement projects. Join a Geriatrics & Transitional care program established and operational for 20 years. One-site practice with geriatric transitional care, geriatrics clinics, trainee education and quality improvement projects. Join a collegial group of physician and advance practice providers. Work with an engaged interdisciplinary team. Be part of Geriatrics & Extended Care programs supporting Veterans + caregivers with serious illness. Opportunities for professional growth with work-life balance. Shared after hours on-call responsibility. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus):
Recruitment incentive may be authorized for highly qualified applicants. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment):
The position may be eligible for the EDRP. Pay:
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off:
50-55 days of paid time off per year Retirement:
Traditional federal pension and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance:
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care The incumbent maintains the following responsibilities: Performs day-to-day clinical activities, which may include providing patient care in the Geriatrics Transitional Care Program, all geriatric clinics, including all telehealth modalities, e-consults and as-needed coverage in other GEC programs. Collaborates daily with the interdisciplinary team (IDT), referral sources and all stakeholders. Participates in program development, quality improvement, and Systems Redesign projects. Provides effective leadership to interdisciplinary teams and administrative staff. Supervises clinical staff, to include a nurse navigator, nurse practitioner, physician assistant and administrative/clerical staff. Provides collaborative physician coverage in all GEC programs including non-institutional care programs. Provides guidance and coaching as needed to other Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and/or Nurses in GEC and referral sources. Requirements U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Preferred Experience: Board-eligible or board certified in Internal Medicine/Family Medicine as required by ACGME common program requirements to supervise HPM fellows, Geriatrics fellows, Internal Medicine/Family Medicine residents, medical students. Fellowship training in Geriatrics and/or Hospice & Palliative Medicine highly desired.
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