Physician (Geriatrics)

The WPB VA has a designated role in the service that serves as a frontline provider and attending physician in the Geriatrics and Extended Care service at the VA WPB Health Care system. The incumbent will also be a teaching faculty member in our fellowship program. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Eligible applicants will be referred until all vacancies are filled. This role is designated to serve as a frontline provider and attending physician in the Geriatrics and Extended Care service at the VA WPB Health Care system. The incumbent will also be a teaching faculty member in our fellowship programs. They will have the following duties and responsibilities: A. Serves as direct staff provider within the Department of GEC as assigned. B.Serves as a resource to senior management and other clinical and administrative leaders on issues impacting the delivery of care for veteran's who use the Geriatrics Department services. C. Assists team members in maintaining a comprehensive program within the dept og GEC to ensure compliance with Veterans Health Administration (VHA) guidelines and Directives and other relevant standards. D. Takes part in the consults as a team member and takes direct patient care assignment in all aspects of care both in inpatient and outpatient setting as assigned. E. Participates in educational activities related to the delivery of services to community living center residents and promotes and supports appropriate continuing education programs for other staff members. F. Establishes and promotes an atmosphere of teamwork and cooperation among professional and support staff to achieve a high level of productivity, customer and staff satisfaction and effective communication channels within the Service and across other Care Lines/Services/Programs. H. Ensures that they provide resident care services within established clinical privileges, scope of practice, competencies, and qualifications. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): 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 program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN8CCoE@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 Telework: Ad-Hoc Only Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Rotational Weekends and Holidays) QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hire

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