Geriatric Physician

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 210,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP program

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Geriatrics physician to oversee care for geriatric patients at the Roudebush VA Medical Center. The role includes teaching, patient care, and research within Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC) Service.

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) is available; pay combines base salary with market pay. Final compensable salary is determined through VA pay-setting, with a typical 8:00am-4:30pm schedule and full-time benefits.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree from an approved school
• Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine/surgery
• Residency training approved by VA or equivalent accrediting bodies
• Board certification in Geriatric Medicine preferred for faculty/academic roles

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in outpatient and inpatient geriatrics settings
• Participate in performance improvement and system redesign initiatives
• Support graduate/undergraduate medical education and research
• Collaborate with residents, fellows, and APPs in evaluation and treatment of geriatric patients
• Engage in clinical governance, committee work, and quality assurance activities

Skills

Clinical geriatrics care

Academic teaching

Communication

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent

Current full/unrestricted medical license

Residency in appropriate core specialty

Board certification in Geriatric Medicine (preferred)

Job description

Summary

This is an Open Continuous Announcement. Applicants will be referred to selecting manager based on application submission order. Education and length of practice are considered through a formal pay-setting process to determine the final compensable salary (Base Pay + Market Pay)

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: Board Certification in Geriatric Medicine Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Heavy Lifting (45 lbs and over)
• Heavy Carrying (45 lbs and over)
• Straight Pulling (up to 4 hours)
• Pushing (1 - 2 hours)
• Reaching above shoulder
• Use of fingers
• Both hands required
• Walking (up to 8 hours)
• Standing (up to 8 hours)
• Repeated bending (up to 4 hour)
• Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• Near vision correctable at 13"" to 16""
• Hearing (aid permitted).

Duties

• The Geriatrician within Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC) Service reports directly to the Service Chief of Geriatrics and is responsible for the clinical functions of Geriatric providers working at the Roudebush VA Medical Center
• The incumbent is responsible for participation in appropriate performance improvement and system redesign activities - as well as for advancing the principles of appropriate management/standards of care applicable to our patients with Geriatric Conditions
• The incumbent will provide patient care - teaching - and research missions as appropriate within the outpatient clinics - and the inpatient care units
• Geriatric Medicine Physician: Responsible for the oversight of all aspects of medical care delivered to patients under their care
• Provide or assist residents - fellows - other physicians - and/or advanced practice providers in the process of evaluation and treatment of the geriatric patient
• 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 Service and hospital in-service programs - and education programs of the GEC Service and the hospital
• Engage in continuous quality improvement by participating in the VA peer review process
• Responsible for graduate and undergraduate medical education and scientific research - as appropriate
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Education and length of practice are considered through a formal pay-setting process to determine the final compensable salary (Base Pay + Market Pay) This 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: 8:00am-4:30pm FINAL SCHEDULE TO BE DETERMINED BY SERVICE