Geriatric Physician

2 weeks ago

Martinez, California, United States VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION Full time
Overview

This role qualifies for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), which is a reimbursement initiative for student loan payments. Candidates must fulfill specific eligibility criteria as per VHA guidelines and submit their EDRP application within the designated timeframe post-appointment. The program's approval, award amount (up to $200,000), and eligibility duration (ranging from one to five years) will be determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services office following a thorough review of the EDRP application.

Eligibility

This position is open to
  • U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or individuals who pledge allegiance to the U.S.
Agency Clarification

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. While the position is primarily for U.S. Citizens, non-citizens may be appointed if qualified citizens cannot be recruited.

Key Responsibilities

**This announcement is continuously open and will remain active until further notice. Eligible applications will be reviewed periodically, and qualified candidates will be considered as positions become available.**

The Veterans Health Administration offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

Recruitment Incentive: Available

Education Debt Reduction Program: Further details available.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Compensation: Competitive salary with annual performance bonuses and regular salary increments

Leave Benefits: 50-55 days of paid time off annually (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, and potential 5 days for CME)

Retirement Benefits: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with contributions up to 5% by the VA

Insurance Coverage: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Licensure: Must hold a full and unrestricted medical license from any U.S. State or territory

Continuing Medical Education: Possible reimbursement of $1,000 per year (must be full-time with board certification)

Malpractice Coverage: Free liability protection with tail coverage included

Contractual Obligations: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restrictions on additional work outside of duties

The Geriatrics Section operates under the Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC) Service. The Staff Geriatrician will provide care to elderly Veterans with various complex geriatric medical conditions and dementia, requiring interdisciplinary specialty consultations, evaluations, and management. This role will also involve overseeing a designated panel of geriatric primary care patients, who often present complex needs and are at high risk for hospital readmissions and emergency visits due to multiple comorbidities. Veterans will be assessed and managed by a core interdisciplinary team, including a Geriatrician (MD, DO), Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, Pharmacist, and Social Worker integrated with the Geriatrics team.

The incumbent will lead the Interdisciplinary Geriatrics team in the East Bay region to fulfill the Service's mission and objectives.

The Staff Geriatrician will report to the Medical Director of the Geriatrics Section and will share on-call duties with other Geriatricians in the section. Opportunities for academic collaboration and research activities are available and encouraged.

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.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English is mandatory.
  • Probationary period may be required.
  • Background/security investigation is necessary.
  • Completion of an online onboarding process is required.
  • Pre-employment physical examination must be passed.
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is mandatory for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
  • Participation in the COVID-19 vaccination program is required for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP).
Qualifications

To qualify for this position, candidates must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but cannot be hired until all requirements are satisfied.

Basic Requirements:
  • U.S. Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  • Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
  • Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
  • Completion of residency training in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Additional Requirement:
  • Board certification in Geriatric Medicine.
Preferred Experience:
  • Expertise in geriatric medicine, including knowledge and practical experience in dementia care, mental health management, rehabilitation, transitions of care, and healthcare systems navigation.
Physical Requirements: Applicants must meet physical standards for the position. A physical examination prior to placement is required. This is a designated drug testing position.

Education

Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree from an accredited institution.

Additional Information

During the application process, candidates may opt-in to make their resume available to hiring managers for similar positions. This does not affect the application for this announcement.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those who have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

VA encourages individuals with disabilities to apply.

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