Community Living Center Medical Director

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package including健康,口

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration in Martinez, CA seeks a Community Living Center Medical Director to lead clinical and administrative oversight of the CLC.

This role shapes rehabilitative, palliative, and hospice care for Veterans in a mission-driven setting. The CLC Medical Director serves as senior physician leader, delivering direct patient care, clinical supervision, and program leadership to ensure high-quality, person-centered, culturally competent care

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from an accredited school.
• Unrestricted medical license in the United States.
• Board certification (or eligibility) in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Ger iatric Medicine.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program.
• 3–5 years of clinical geriatrics/long-term care experience preferred.
• Prior leadership or medical director experience preferred.
• U.S. citizenship required for VHA physician positions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as attending physician and clinical leader for Veterans residing in the Community Living Center, overseeing admission, treatment planning, and discharge processes.
• Provide direct oversight of long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, respite, hospice, and palliative care services.
• Lead and collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team including nursing, social work, rehabilitation therapy, psychology, chaplaincy, dietetics, and pharmacy.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, Joint Commission, and VHA CLC regulatory and quality standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, infection control, and patient safety programs.
• Supervise and mentor resident physicians, fellows, and advanced practice providers as applicable.
• Serve as a liaison between the CLC and hospital leadership, GEC service line, and VA Central Office initiatives.
• Participate in family meetings, goals-of-care discussions, and advance care planning.
• Contribute to CLC staff education, competency development, and clinical protocol development.
• Engage in on-call coverage rotation as needed.

Education

MD/DO degree from an accredited school

Current, full, and unrestricted medical license in the United States

ACGME-accredited residency program

Job description

Community Living Center Medical Director

Veterans Health Administration (VHA) | VA Northern California Health Care System

Martinez, California

Department: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Agency: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Series/Grade: Physician / Executive Pay Scale (Title 38) Work Schedule: Full-Time Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience - Physician pay under the VA Physician/Dentist Pay Scale, plus applicable market pay. (Typical range: $220,000-$290,000, dependent on qualifications and market pay determination) Location: VA Martinez Outpatient Clinic / VA Northern California Health Care System, Martinez, CA Relocation/Recruitment Incentive: May be authorized

About the Position

The VA Northern California Health Care System is seeking a dedicated and experienced Community Living Center (CLC) Medical Director to lead clinical and administrative oversight of our Community Living Center in Martinez, CA. This is a unique opportunity to shape long-term, rehabilitative, palliative, and hospice care for Veterans in a mission-driven, interdisciplinary environment.

The CLC Medical Director serves as the senior physician leader for the Community Living Center, providing direct patient care, clinical supervision, and program leadership to ensure Veterans receive high-quality, person-centered, and culturally competent care consistent with VHA's Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC) standards.

Major Duties

• Serve as the attending physician and clinical leader for Veterans residing in the Community Living Center, overseeing admission, treatment planning, and discharge processes

• Provide direct oversight of long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, respite, hospice, and palliative care services

• Lead and collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team including nursing, social work, rehabilitation therapy, psychology, chaplaincy, dietetics, and pharmacy

• Ensure compliance with CMS, Joint Commission, and VHA CLC regulatory and quality standards

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, infection control, and patient safety programs

• Supervise and mentor resident physicians, fellows, and advanced practice providers as applicable

• Serve as a liaison between the CLC and hospital leadership, GEC service line, and VA Central Office initiatives

• Participate in family meetings, goals-of-care discussions, and advance care planning

• Contribute to CLC staff education, competency development, and clinical protocol development

• Engage in on-call coverage rotation as needed

Qualifications

Required:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited school

• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. state, territory, or Commonwealth

• Board certification (or eligibility) in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatric Medicine

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency program

• Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience in geriatrics, long-term care, or a related setting preferred

• Prior leadership, supervisory, or medical director experience strongly preferred

• U.S. citizenship (required for VHA physician positions, with limited exceptions)

Preferred

• Fellowship training in Geriatric Medicine, Hospice & Palliative Medicine, or related subspecialty

• Experience with VHA Community Living Center or CMS nursing home regulatory frameworks

• Demonstrated commitment to Veteran-centered, interdisciplinary care models

What We Offer

• Federal benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Federal retirement plan (FERS) with TSP matching

• Generous paid time off: annual leave, sick leave, and 11 federal holidays

• Malpractice/liability protection under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)

• Continuing medical education (CME) funding and time

• Loan repayment and scholarship programs (EDRP) potentially available

• Meaningful work serving those who served

About the Location

Martinez, CA is located in Contra Costa County in the East Bay region of Northern California, offering a blend of small-town charm and proximity to San Francisco, Oakland, and Sacramento. The area provides access to outdoor recreation, a temperate climate, and a diverse community.