Physician - Geriatrics and Extended Care

8 hours ago

Phoenix, AZ, United States VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION Full-time
Summary

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 office after review of the EDRP application.
  • Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
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This is an Open Continuous Announcement and may be extended beyond the current closing date until the position is filled. Eligible applications will be referred at regular intervals, as additional vacancies occur and/or on an as-needed basis during the duration of the announcement. Once a selection is made and offer is accepted the announcement may close pending no additional vacancies.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized

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

EDRP Authorized:
  • Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
  • Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
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:

Participate in the workgroups for process improvement, Quality improvement projects to assure provision of quality comprehensive medical services.
  • Provide supervisory or direct patient care including admission H&P, all day-to-day aspects of patient care, discharge summary, participation in discharge planning and any family conferences.
  • Occasionally provide patient care outside of the CLC for, depending on Division coverage needs: Palliative care, Virtual/VVC visits, and outpatient clinics.
  • Support and provide coverage to Medical Director of CLC as and when necessary.
  • Support the CLC medical teaching mission in coordination with the Medical Facility and any outside teaching organizations.
  • Support research projects that may be instituted at the CLC.
  • Assist, Collaborate and participate in the development of policies and procedures to assure compliance with The Joint Commission accreditation standards, the Long-Term Care Institute standards and the Commission for the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.
  • Participate in opportunities for public speaking, leading site visits, and advocating for CLC at the facility, VISN, and VACO levels. Supervise CLC providers, medical residents, students and fellows
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

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Conditions of employment
  • U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  • All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
  • Subject to background/security investigation.
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable fo