U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Staff Physician/Primary Care - Geriatrics unit
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, United States
Staff Physician/Primary Care - Geriatrics unit
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Staff Physician/Primary Care - Geriatrics unit
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Base pay range $257,000.00/yr - $325,000.00/yr
Summary 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. Program approval – award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.
Qualifications
United States Citizenship: Non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine from an approved school.
Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in any U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
Residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.
Residency programs may include ACGME, AOA, or other non‑U.S. programs followed by at least five years of verified U.S. practice deemed appropriate by the local Medical Staff Executive Committee.
Physicians currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA residencies and who meet the basic requirements may be appointed as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs).
PRPs must be fully licensed physicians and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee‑basis.
PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; they have a scoped practice allowing certain restricted duties under supervision.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Preferred: Fellowship in Geriatrics and/or board certification.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – link.
Physical requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 – Employee Occupational Health Service.
Basic Requirements
United States Citizenship: Non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine from an approved school.
Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in any U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
Residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.
Residency programs may include ACGME, AOA, or other non‑U.S. programs followed by at least five years of verified U.S. practice deemed appropriate by the local Medical Staff Executive Committee.
Physicians currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA residencies and who meet the basic requirements may be appointed as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs).
PRPs must be fully licensed physicians and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee‑basis.
PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; they have a scoped practice allowing certain restricted duties under supervision.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Preferred: Fellowship in Geriatrics and/or board certification.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – link.
Physical requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 – Employee Occupational Health Service.
Duties & Responsibilities
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus) – may be authorized for highly qualified applicants.
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): learn more.
EDRP authorized: former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.
Contact visn15edrp@va.gov for questions/assistance.
The VA St. Louis Health Care System is currently recruiting for a full‑time Physician in Primary Care Service within the Academic Geriatrics‑Patient Aligned Care Team (Geri‑PACT) who possesses a mature, warm, caring personality with a passion for Geriatric Medicine.
Flexibility and a compassionate bedside manner are essential.
Candidate must be self‑motivated and willing to take the initiative to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.
Successful candidates will join a growing department and practice in a stimulating and diverse atmosphere.
Geri‑PACT consists of a multidisciplinary team including clinical pharmacist, social worker, clinical psychologist, and nurse care manager.
There are different levels of trainees from both university affiliates that rotate through Geri‑PACT including medical students, residents and fellows.
Supervision and teaching skills are important.
Major Duties and Responsibilities: The Primary Care Geriatrics Physician will practice within their scope of practice in accordance with their credentialing and privileging.
Duties may include but are not limited to: Fulfilling the general medical needs as well as the full range of Geriatric Medicine syndromes to a diverse population of veterans.
Geriatric consultations and longitudinal primary care for a geriatric population with complex clinical needs and geriatric syndromes.
Facilitates academic activities to supervise/teach (didactics) geriatrics fellows, medical residents, nurse practitioners and trainees in other health‑related disciplines.
Management of complex medical conditions – co‑morbidity, mental illness, pain management issues and a variety of psychosocial conditions with active collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
Manages multiple diagnoses while considering socioeconomic conditions of patients and the availability of individual support systems.
Collaborates with Chief Geriatrics to maintain quality assurance activities.
Also collaborates with other health‑care disciplines – pharmacy, psychology, social work and nursing.
Adheres to the practice of confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff and the organization.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Pay & Benefits
Competitive salary – annual performance bonus – regular salary increases.
Paid Time Off: 50‑55 days per year (26 days of annual leave – 13 sick days – 11 paid federal holidays – up to 5 days paid absence for CME).
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA.
Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care (many federal programs can be carried into retirement).
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US state or territory.
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full‑time with board certification).
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage.
Contract: No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.
Work schedule: Monday‑Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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Staff Physician/Primary Care - Geriatrics unit
role at
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Base pay range $257,000.00/yr - $325,000.00/yr
Summary 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. Program approval – award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.
Qualifications
United States Citizenship: Non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine from an approved school.
Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in any U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
Residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.
Residency programs may include ACGME, AOA, or other non‑U.S. programs followed by at least five years of verified U.S. practice deemed appropriate by the local Medical Staff Executive Committee.
Physicians currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA residencies and who meet the basic requirements may be appointed as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs).
PRPs must be fully licensed physicians and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee‑basis.
PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; they have a scoped practice allowing certain restricted duties under supervision.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Preferred: Fellowship in Geriatrics and/or board certification.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – link.
Physical requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 – Employee Occupational Health Service.
Basic Requirements
United States Citizenship: Non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine from an approved school.
Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in any U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
Residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.
Residency programs may include ACGME, AOA, or other non‑U.S. programs followed by at least five years of verified U.S. practice deemed appropriate by the local Medical Staff Executive Committee.
Physicians currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA residencies and who meet the basic requirements may be appointed as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs).
PRPs must be fully licensed physicians and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee‑basis.
PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; they have a scoped practice allowing certain restricted duties under supervision.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Preferred: Fellowship in Geriatrics and/or board certification.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – link.
Physical requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 – Employee Occupational Health Service.
Duties & Responsibilities
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus) – may be authorized for highly qualified applicants.
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): learn more.
EDRP authorized: former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.
Contact visn15edrp@va.gov for questions/assistance.
The VA St. Louis Health Care System is currently recruiting for a full‑time Physician in Primary Care Service within the Academic Geriatrics‑Patient Aligned Care Team (Geri‑PACT) who possesses a mature, warm, caring personality with a passion for Geriatric Medicine.
Flexibility and a compassionate bedside manner are essential.
Candidate must be self‑motivated and willing to take the initiative to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.
Successful candidates will join a growing department and practice in a stimulating and diverse atmosphere.
Geri‑PACT consists of a multidisciplinary team including clinical pharmacist, social worker, clinical psychologist, and nurse care manager.
There are different levels of trainees from both university affiliates that rotate through Geri‑PACT including medical students, residents and fellows.
Supervision and teaching skills are important.
Major Duties and Responsibilities: The Primary Care Geriatrics Physician will practice within their scope of practice in accordance with their credentialing and privileging.
Duties may include but are not limited to: Fulfilling the general medical needs as well as the full range of Geriatric Medicine syndromes to a diverse population of veterans.
Geriatric consultations and longitudinal primary care for a geriatric population with complex clinical needs and geriatric syndromes.
Facilitates academic activities to supervise/teach (didactics) geriatrics fellows, medical residents, nurse practitioners and trainees in other health‑related disciplines.
Management of complex medical conditions – co‑morbidity, mental illness, pain management issues and a variety of psychosocial conditions with active collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
Manages multiple diagnoses while considering socioeconomic conditions of patients and the availability of individual support systems.
Collaborates with Chief Geriatrics to maintain quality assurance activities.
Also collaborates with other health‑care disciplines – pharmacy, psychology, social work and nursing.
Adheres to the practice of confidentiality regarding patients, families, staff and the organization.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Pay & Benefits
Competitive salary – annual performance bonus – regular salary increases.
Paid Time Off: 50‑55 days per year (26 days of annual leave – 13 sick days – 11 paid federal holidays – up to 5 days paid absence for CME).
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA.
Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care (many federal programs can be carried into retirement).
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US state or territory.
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full‑time with board certification).
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage.
Contract: No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.
Work schedule: Monday‑Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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