Academic Geriatrician for Veteran Care — VA Teaching

Department of Veterans Affairs; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 315,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 50-55 days/year

Tail coverage (malpractice)

401K with 5% match

Loan repayment up to $200,000

UCLA Geffen School of Medicine Faculty

Job summary

The Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System of the Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine with geriatric medicine qualifications or substantial long-term care experience to join the Geriatric and Extended Care Program.

You will provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for older Veterans in a VA Community Living Center and participate in teaching and QA activities.

Qualifications

• US citizen required.
• Board-certified in Internal or Family Medicine with geriatric medicine training or experience in long-term care.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license.
• Completion of residency in an accredited core specialty.
• Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clinical care of older adults in a long-term care setting.
• Collaborate with physicians, NPs, PAs, nursing and other healthcare disciplines.
• Supervise and teach geriatrics fellows, residents, and trainees.
• Partner with the Medical Director for QA and administrative tasks.
• Provide care for elderly patients with complex medical needs in a VA CLC.
• Maintain QA and meet administrative needs in the CLC setting.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director to maintain quality assurance and administrative needs in nursing home care.

Skills

Geriatrics experience

Long-term care experience

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or DO

Job description

The Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System of the Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine with geriatric medicine qualifications or substantial long-term care experience to join the Geriatric and Extended Care Program.

You will provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for older Veterans in a VA Community Living Center and participate in teaching and QA activities.