Physician (Geriatrics) - Section Chief

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The Miami VA GRECC is a center of excellence for geriatrics research, education and clinical innovation.

GRECC faculty contributes to advancements in all three of these areas, and work across the VA system to improve quality of care for older Veterans, advance research, and provide outstanding education in geriatrics across multiple specialties and disciplines.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. 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 complete review of the EDRP application.

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

Duties may include but not limited to the following:

• Providing care in Primary or Specialty Care for older Veterans, and engage in scholarly work related to aging and health.
• Oversee Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center innovation programs and projects.
• Contribute to the Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Centers education and/or research activities.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs).