Research Director

GRECC DirectorThe Director, Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), and staff physician in geriatrics is responsible for leading, coordinating, developing, and implementing strategies to deliver GRECC research, educational, and clinical programs and activities.The GRECC Director is responsible for promoting activities to increase the basic knowledge of aging, transmit this knowledge to health care providers, and improve the quality of care delivered to geriatric patients.The GRECC Director is responsible for the overall operations and performance of the GRECC, including administrative and clinical functions.The GRECC Director fulfills obligations of this position as determined by VA Central Office and in collaboration with other GRECCs.Represents or delegates authority to represent the GRECC on suitable committees, boards, and councils of the CAVHS, Health Service Area (HSA) and Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN), and to Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC) in VA Central Office (VACO).Supervises and initiates all necessary personnel actions concerning GRECC core staff, including hiring, promotion, evaluation, recognition, counseling, and disciplinary actions.Ensures that GRECC staff work collaboratively in the annual development and evaluation of the GRECC's goals and objectives.Participates in monthly GRECC Director's calls and annual meeting; and facility-wide activities, such as leadership meetings and Medical Executive Council to ensure integration of GRECC functions with overall goals of the health care system.The GRECC Director is also responsible for preparing the GRECC annual report and reviewing it with GRECC leadership and staffing GRECC site visits by the Geriatrics and Gerontology Advisory Committee (GGAC).Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm