Chief Geriatrics & Extended Care Physician

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 260,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a Chief of Geriatrics and Extended Care Physician to provide direct veteran care and oversee CLC admissions and bed utilization. The role emphasizes collaboration with the Admissions Coordinator to ensure safe admissions and transparent processes.

Preferred candidates are board certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, or Hospice & Palliative Medicine, with strong leadership, teaching, and interprofessional collaboration

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Current US medical license in good standing.
• Residency training in a core specialty (Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, or related).
• Board certification preferred in Geriatrics or Hospice & Palliative Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient/resident care with comprehensive management of physical, psychological, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
• Lead and supervise GEC staff and physicians; oversee credentialing and privileging.
• Lead performance improvement and quality initiatives; participate in surveys and external reviews.
• Coordinate with Admissions to optimize CLC bed utilization and admissions transparency.
• Coordinate teaching activities with medical school and affiliated organizations.

Skills

Leadership

Geriatrics knowledge

Clinical excellence

Team management

Communication

Education

MD or DO degree

Tools

EHR systems

Credentialing software

Job description

The Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a Chief of Geriatrics and Extended Care Physician to provide direct veteran care and oversee CLC admissions and bed utilization. The role emphasizes collaboration with the Admissions Coordinator to ensure safe admissions and transparent processes.

Preferred candidates are board certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, or Hospice & Palliative Medicine, with strong leadership, teaching, and interprofessional collaboration