Chief of Geriatrics- Physician

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Marion (IN); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP

Job summary

VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System is seeking a qualified Geriatrics Physician to provide acute evaluation and care for geriatric patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. You will supervise residents and fellows, participate in monthly geriatrics staff meetings, and coordinate with leadership to ensure proper staffing and patient care standards.

The role includes conducting geriatrics consultations, maintaining comprehensive documentation, and engaging in VA Total Rewards programs and

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree from an approved school
• Full/unrestricted license to practice medicine in the U.S.
• Completed residency in an accredited program leading to board eligibility
• Possible board certification for faculty status in academic settings

Responsibilities

• Provide acute evaluation and care for inpatients and outpatients in geriatric medicine
• Perform inpatient geriatrics consults and manage geriatrics patients
• Supervise residents and fellows in clinical settings
• Lead monthly Section meetings with geriatrics staff and affiliated physicians
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure adequate staffing and goals
• Maintain coverage across geriatrics inpatient and outpatient services
• Ensure proper documentation and adherence to VA guidelines
• Engage in continuous quality improvement and peer review processes

Skills

English proficiency

Leadership experience

Board certification preferred

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent

Current unrestricted medical license in the United States

Residency in an approved core specialty

Job description

Summary

The VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System is one of the leading health care systems serving Veterans in the Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 (VISN 10) - which includes medical centers and clinics in Ohio - Indiana - Michigan - and Kentucky. NICHS serves 8 locations: Facilities include 2 hospitals: Fort Wayne VA Medical Center and Marion VA Medical Center - 6 community-based outpatient clinics in Fort Wayne - Defiance - Huntington - Mishawaka - Muncie - and Peru. *RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE*

Qualifications

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 hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

Basic Requirements:

• United States 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 resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine
• The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
• 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
• Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification
• (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency - or fellowship if applicable - was completed
• OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship - first year of residency - or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States
• OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the Physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
• Exceptions: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as ""Physician Resident Providers"" (PRPs)
• PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis
• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
• rather - they are to have a ""scope of practice"" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
• Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
• In rare and unusual circumstances - the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer - who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience - accomplishments - performance - and qualifications warrant such action
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Preferred Experience: The incumbent must be a board certified or board eligible physician
• Experience in Primary Care Medicine - administration and leadership in operations - planning and supervising in a tertiary care environment is preferred
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Duties

• The incumbent will also serve as a staff Geriatrics Physician and assigned to provide acute evaluation and care for inpatients and outpatients with a variety of geriatric conditions in the inpatient and multiple care settings
• The incumbent will perform all services required in the practice of Inpatient (consult) Geriatric medicine
• The incumbent will also be assigned to provide care for patients in the Outpatient Geriatric Consultation clinic - as well as supervising resident and fellow trainees in those settings Plan and conduct monthly Section meetings with Geriatric Staff Physicians and affiliated staff (as applicable)
• Attend required meetings with the Facility Leadership Monitoring overall performance of all Geriatrics staff physicians/NPs/PAs working in Geri PACT - Geriatric Consultation Clinic - and GRACE and provide performance improvement opportunities and/or interventions as appropriate
• This includes but is not limited to performing FPPE/OPPEs and ensuring the Provider Activity Report (PAR) tool reflects appropriate data
• Collaborate with the Chief of PM&RS and Chief of Staff to ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained and well-qualified staff are recruited
• Maintain an up-to-date schedule which provides appropriate coverage in the Geriatric clinics and the Inpatient Geriatrics Consult Service Responsible for the oversight of all aspects of medical care delivered to patients under their care
• Provide or assist residents - fellows - hospitalists - and/or nurse practitioners in the process of evaluation and treatment of the patient and actively participate in corrective actions against untoward responses to Geriatric Medicine interventions
• Evaluate the patient to assess changes in physical and mental status during their inpatient stay
• A thorough Geriatrics consult note - with the appropriate level of detail - will be entered into the medical record along with an assessment and plan for acute and ongoing care as well as discharge planning
• A consult note is written in the patient's chart daily as long as geriatrics is following the patient
• Notes also include the concurrence with notes written by the resident or fellow - and other consulting service notes as appropriate - in a manner consistent with the VA guidelines for resident and trainee supervision
• Ensure all Geriatrics & related procedure orders are reviewed and signed off before departing the hospital daily
• Perform outpatient Geriatric evaluations and consultations in the Geriatric Consultation Clinic in a timely manner
• During scheduled tour hours - the incumbent will be available for all urgent assessments and interventions as part of the Geriatrics consult service care team
• Maintain appropriate credentials and privileges Participate in various hospital committees - GEC and hospital in-service programs - and education programs of the GEC and the hospital
• Assist with the enforcement of VA TMS and BLS requirements pertaining to Geriatrics providers
• Engage in continuous quality improvement by participating in the VA peer review process VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): YES Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• his 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
• 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 Work Schedule: 730-4pm