Academic Geriatrician for Multidisciplinary Veteran Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 315,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range: $260,000-$315,000

PTO: 50-55 days annually

Free malpractice tail coverage

Insurance and retirement benefits (PPO

CME allowance up to $1,000+ and up to

No employment contracts or restrictive

Student loan debt repayment up to $200

UCLA Geffen School of Medicine Faculty

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System seeks a board-certified physician in Internal or Family Medicine with Geriatrics training or long-term care experience. Join a multidisciplinary VA team to care for older Veterans in a CLC and contribute to teaching and clinical research.

The role supports a UCLA faculty appointment and emphasizes QA, administration, and collaboration across care teams in a hospital and long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.
• Current, full, and unrestricted medical license
• Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine with Geriatrics training or long-term care experience

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care of older adults in long-term care settings.
• Collaborate with physicians, NPs, PAs, nursing, and other healthcare disciplines.
• Supervise and teach geriatrics fellows, residents, and trainees.
• Partner with Medical Director for QA and administrative tasks.
• Qualify for UCLA faculty appointment.
• Deliver care to elderly patients with complex medical needs in VA CLCs.
• Maintain QA and meet administrative needs in nursing home settings.

Skills

Teaching

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Clinical geriatrics

Education

MD/DO

Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

Geriatrics training or long-term care experience

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System seeks a board-certified physician in Internal or Family Medicine with Geriatrics training or long-term care experience. Join a multidisciplinary VA team to care for older Veterans in a CLC and contribute to teaching and clinical research.

The role supports a UCLA faculty appointment and emphasizes QA, administration, and collaboration across care teams in a hospital and long-term care setting.