Family or Internal Medicine Physician

Department of Veterans Affairs; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment Incentive

Annual performance bonus

50-55 days of paid time off

401K plan with contributions

Federal health/dental/vision insurance

Free liability protection with tail coverage

Eligible for up to $200,000 towards education debt

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs is hiring a Geriatrics Board Certified Attending Physician for the Spokane VA Medical Center. The role involves overseeing medical care for veterans in the Community Living Center and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. This position offers a competitive salary, annual performance bonuses, extensive paid time off, retirement benefits, and reimbursement for CME expenses. Candidates must be Board Certified and ideally have experience in Geriatrics. Join a committed team making a real difference in veterans' lives.

Qualifications

• Board Certified with the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or American Board of Family Medicine.
• Experience in Geriatrics, preferably with a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Review patient assessments and develop care plans for CLC residents.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the Community Living Center.
• Collaborate with health care providers and specialists.

Skills

Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

Experience in Geriatrics

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Education

Board Certification in Geriatric Medicine

Job description

Join the Spokane VA Medical Center and Make a Difference for Our Nation's Veterans. Are you ready for an exciting career move that combines professional excellence with a thriving personal life? The Spokane Veterans Affairs Medical Center seeks a BC/BE Family or Internal Medicine Physician to join our growing, collegial, and multi-disciplinary team in Spokane, WA and focused on providing exceptional care to our veterans. You will find a very welcoming community, exceptional medical facilities, and a lifestyle that offers a perfect balance of culture and outdoor adventure. If you're passionate about providing exceptional care and seeking a workplace where you can truly make a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

The Spokane VA Healthcare System's Geriatrics & Extended Care Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Geriatrics Board Certified Attending Physician (Geriatrics) for our Spokane Community Living Center. This position offers a chance to serve our nation's veterans along with excellent work life balance. The CLC provides Nursing Home level of care to Veterans who need short term rehabilitation or skilled nursing care, long term care, dementia care or hospice care.

The Physician - Community Living Center (CLC) is responsible for the overall quality of medical care and treatment to the Veteran population as assigned. The physician serves as the primary point of accountability in Geriatrics and Extended Care, Community Living Centers, and maximizes the efficient use of available resources to treat assigned population(s).

Responsibilities

• Reviewing patients' histories, examinations, assessments and plans for CLC residents coordinating all evaluations, diagnostic testing, clinical follow up, and care coordination.
• Coordinating of Community Living Center (CLC) Team in the day-to-day management of Veterans.
• Promoting an atmosphere of efficiency and accuracy in the timeliness of submission of completed documents.
• Collaborating with Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistant, ancillary health care providers, and various clinical Specialties. Help facilitate hospital admissions, post discharge care and specialty consultations as needed.
• Participates in screening of veterans and completion of consults for the CLC.
• Participates in call schedule for telephonic coverage for urgent needs of veterans in the CLC after administrative hours.
• Participation in interdisciplinary Team meetings.
• Participates in other clinical duties as assigned by the ACOS for Geriatrics & Extended Care.

Benefits

• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized
• 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
• Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Eligible Participants may receive up to $200,000 towards a qualified loan over a 5-year period (Not to exceed $40,000 per year) EDRP is a reimbursement program. At the end of each program year or service period, participants must provide proof of payment to lenders to receive reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Preferred Experience: Board Certified with the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or American Board of Family Medicine or Board Certified in Geriatric Medicine.
• Geriatric fellowship or experience who enjoys working with a multidisciplinary team.