Geriatric Physician

Geriatric Medicine Physician

The Geriatrician within Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC) Service reports directly to the Service Chief of Geriatrics and is responsible for the clinical functions of Geriatric providers working at the Roudebush VA Medical Center. The incumbent is responsible for participation in appropriate performance improvement and system redesign activities, as well as for advancing the principles of appropriate management/standards of care applicable to our patients with Geriatric Conditions. The incumbent will provide patient care, teaching, and research missions as appropriate within the outpatient clinics, and the inpatient care units.

Geriatric Medicine Physician:

• Responsible for the oversight of all aspects of medical care delivered to patients under their care.
• Provide or assist residents, fellows, other physicians, and/or advanced practice providers in the process of evaluation and treatment of the geriatric patient.
• Perform outpatient Geriatric evaluations and consultations in the Geriatric Consultation Clinic in a timely manner.
• During scheduled tour hours, the incumbent will be available for all urgent assessments and interventions as part of the Geriatrics consult service care team.
• Maintain appropriate credentials and privileges
• Participate in various hospital committees, GEC Service and hospital in-service programs, and education programs of the GEC Service and the hospital.
• Engage in continuous quality improvement by participating in the VA peer review process.
• Responsible for graduate and undergraduate medical education and scientific research, as appropriate.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Education and length of practice are considered through a formal pay-setting process to determine the final compensable salary (Base Pay + Market Pay) 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.

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

Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm FINAL SCHEDULE TO BE DETERMINED BY SERVICE