Geriatric Medicine, Make an Impact as a Geriatric Physician at Boise VA Medical Center!

Job Description

Make an Impact as a Geriatric Physician at Boise VA Medical Center!

Are you seeking a rewarding career that offers both professional fulfillment and a vibrant personal life? The Boise Veterans Affairs Medical Center is inviting applications for a Board Certified/Board Eligible Geriatrician or Family Medicine/Internal Medicine Physician to join our collaborative, multi-disciplinary team in beautiful Boise, Idaho. This is your chance to serve those who have served our country, while enjoying a welcoming community, state-of-the-art facilities, and an exceptional balance of culture and outdoor adventure.

Position Highlights:

Serve Our Veterans: Become an Attending Physician within the Geriatrics & Extended Care Service, providing both inpatient care at the Boise Community Living Center (CLC) and outpatient geriatric services.

Diverse Clinical Opportunities: Engage in memory clinics, falls prevention programs, geriatric primary care, and other specialty-focused services.

Comprehensive Patient Care: Lead and collaborate with teams to deliver short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term, dementia, and hospice care for our veteran population.

Team-Based Approach: Work alongside nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and a wide spectrum of allied health professionals in delivering high-quality patient-centered care.

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a manageable call schedule and active participation in interdisciplinary team meetings.

Opportunity to Innovate: Help shape programs in geriatric care and contribute to ongoing improvements in veteran health services.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

Overseeing and coordinating medical care for CLC residents, including assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, and evaluation.

Leading the daily management of veterans within the CLC and coordinating care among multidisciplinary teams.

Supporting timely and accurate medical documentation.

Consulting and collaborating with specialty providers, facilitating admissions, discharges, and specialty referrals as needed.

Participating in screening and consult completion for CLC admissions.

Providing after-hours telephone coverage for urgent needs on a rotating schedule.

Engaging in outpatient clinical duties as assigned.

Why Choose Boise VA?

Top-Ranked Facility: The Boise VA Medical Center is nationally recognized for excellence and is part of the Northwest Health Network.

Modern Campus: Enjoy working in a cutting-edge medical facility with a full range of inpatient and outpatient services in a scenic setting.

Stable Leadership: Dedicated administration focused on veteran-centered care, education, and clinical innovation.

Expansive Network: Access to four CBOCs across Idaho and Oregon for diverse practice opportunities.

Outstanding VA Benefits:

Recruitment Incentive: Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates.

Competitive Pay: Excellent salary, annual performance bonuses, and regular increases.

Generous Paid Time Off: 50–55 days per year, including annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and CME absence.

Retirement Benefits: Federal pension (5-year vesting) and Thrift Savings Plan with up to 5% VA contributions.

Comprehensive Insurance: Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance (many options carried into retirement).

License Flexibility: Only one full, unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory required.

CME Support: Up to $1,000 per year for board-certified, full-time physicians.

Protected Malpractice: Free liability protection, including tail coverage.

No Employment Contracts: Freedom to pursue moonlighting opportunities.

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Eligible candidates can receive up to $200,000 in qualified loan repayment (up to $40,000 per year over five years).

Preferred Qualifications:

Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatric Medicine.

Geriatric fellowship training or equivalent experience.

Passion for multidisciplinary team-based care.

Discover Boise—Your Ideal Home:

Live and work in Boise, the “City of Trees,” where vibrant city living meets four-season outdoor adventure. Enjoy a thriving downtown, lively arts and culture scene, nationally recognized restaurants, and endless opportunities for cycling, hiking, river sports, and winter recreation—all within minutes of the city center. Boise welcomes you with friendly neighborhoods, a robust sense of community, and a lifestyle perfectly balanced between work, relaxation, and recreation.

Take the Next Step:

Ready to make a difference in the lives of our nation’s heroes? For more information or to apply, please contact:

Henry "Hank" Laguatan,

VA National Healthcare Recruitment Consultant

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Join us at the Boise VA Medical Center and become part of a team dedicated to exceptional care, innovation, and service!