Physician - Community Living Center Medical Director

Job Title

CLC Medical Director

Job Description

The CLC Medical Director will provide both administrative and clinical leadership, as well as direct patient care within the CLC, which includes skilled nursing, long-term care, hospice/palliative care, and rehabilitation services. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Evaluating and managing adults with single or multiple disorders across various subspecialties, with a particular focus on geriatric medicine.
• Delivering direct patient care, including admission history and physical exams, daily patient management, discharge summaries, discharge planning, and family conferences.
• Providing care outside the CLC when needed, such as in community nursing homes, Veterans' homes, or outpatient clinics.
• Arranging for routine and emergency medical coverage across all CLC units.
• Working with the CLC Screening Committee to ensure safe, appropriate admissions, optimal bed utilization, and process transparency.
• Mentoring clinical staff including physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals to ensure quality of care.
• Managing clinical schedules to ensure sufficient coverage and resource use.
• Participating in peer reviews, competency evaluations (including OPPE and FPPE), and chart reviews.
• Contributing to training programs for medical students, residents, fellows, and other trainees. Participation in the HPT educational program is default.
• Participating in billing and coding audits to optimize documentation and reimbursement.
• Providing medical expertise during committee discussions and decisions.
• Representing the department in interdisciplinary meetings and projects.
• Addressing concerns and feedback via the Patient Advocate Tracking System (PATS-R).

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) & 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 ineligible to apply.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 4:30PM

Telework: Not Authorized.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): 15% of annual salary every year up to 3 years with a 3-year contractual agreement may be authorized for highly qualified and eligible applicants.

Relocation Incentive: $15,000 lump sum paid upfront may be authorized for eligible, highly qualified, current VA employees only

EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases

Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance 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 provided

Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.