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Physician - Geriatric Medicine

1 month ago


Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time
Summary

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.



Duties

**This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCMENT and will remain open until September 30th, 2024. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be December 1st, with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks. Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.**

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Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.

EDRP Authorized: Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 07:30am-04:00pm

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

The Geriatric Medicine physician independently provides clinical services to eligible Veterans. Services are provided at the VA Southern NV Health Care System in Las Vegas, NV., through outpatient and inpatient Medical Center programs. He/ She is required to be adept at interpersonal skills, working closely and collaborating with not only with the Veteran but also family, significant others, community agencies, and other interdisciplinary staff. He/ She will adhere to all Medical Staff bylaws, and Medical Center policies. The physician must be board certified or board eligible in Geriatric Medicine, having completed an appropriate residency or fellowships. The Physician is overall responsible for serving as key clinical primary point of accountability for patients involving Geriatric and Extended Care services and collaborates with other providers and specialist in and outside of the VA system to manage patients' health.

The major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Assessment, diagnosis, treatment and outcome measures of healthcare issues, histories and physicals, ordering diagnostic and therapeutic tests/studies, initiating consults and referrals, and prescribing medications/supplies for patient at home.
  • Management of complex medical conditions, co-morbid mental illnesses, pain management issues, and a variety of psychosocial conditions with active collaboration with the multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Provision of geriatric consultation in acute care, outpatient, and home health settings. Provide clear and complete direct and electronic communication with staff in all areas of the Medical Center and outside contacts to facilitate smooth patient transitions, quality patient care and high customer satisfaction.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team meeting (IDT) weekly. Communicates and consults regularly with other providers in primary and specialty care to assist in the care of geriatric patients as needed.
  • Clinical Electronic Medical Record system management including indirect patient care: open encounter & open consult management, CPRS documentation rules and requirements, adherence to clinic procedures for patient scheduling & access, ensuring staff productivity, oversight of relevant performance measures, and participation in the development of the new focus on the Cultural Transformation, Utilization, Quality, and Patient Safety oversight, process improvement (system redesign)
  • Provides opportunities for professional continuing education through journal clubs, case presentations, workshops, and conferences.

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