Geriatric Physician for Stockton VA Clinic

Department of Veterans Affairs; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Staff Geriatrician to join their Geriatrics Program in sunny Stockton, CA. This role offers the opportunity to serve elderly Veterans with complex medical conditions, leading an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals. Enjoy a fulfilling career that balances work and life while contributing to the well-being of those who have served our nation. With competitive salary, generous vacation, and opportunities for academic engagement, this position is ideal for those passionate about geriatric care and making a difference in the lives of Veterans.

Benefits

26 days paid vacation

13 days sick leave

10 paid Federal holidays

Malpractice protection

Annual Physician Performance Pay

CME stipend

Education Debt Reduction Program

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, full, unrestricted medical license in any state.
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the interdisciplinary Geriatrics team in managing complex geriatric patients.
• Provide specialty-based consultation and evaluation for elderly Veterans.

Skills

Clinical Experience

Geriatrics Expertise

Interdisciplinary Team Leadership

Patient Management

Education

Medical Degree (MD or DO)

Board Certification in Family or Internal Medicine

Job description

VA Northern California Health Care System Stockton CA VA Clinic

Seeking Staff Geriatrician for Geriatrics Program:

Northern California has much to offer to those seeking good weather and an abundance of outdoor activities whether you prefer the beaches of San Francisco or the mountains and snow of Lake Tahoe. If you are interested in work/life balance, research, or academics you will find that working for the VA offers many benefits not to mention the great honor we have in serving our nation's heroes.

The Geriatrics Section is organizationally aligned under the Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC) Service. The Staff Geriatrician will serve elderly Veterans with various complex geriatric medical conditions and dementia, needing an interdisciplinary specialty-based consultation, evaluation, and management, as well as lead the management of a proportional panel of geriatric primary care patients. These patients are complex, needing specialty interdisciplinary Geriatrics expertise, and frequently at high risk of frequent hospital re-admissions and Emergency Department visits due to multiple comorbidities or prolonged hospitalization. Veterans are evaluated and managed by a core interdisciplinary team consisting of a Geriatrician (MD, DO), Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, Dietician, Pharmacist, and Social Worker as well as specialists in Neurology, Psychology, Psychiatry, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy, integrated with the Geriatrics team.

The physician will lead the Interdisciplinary Geriatrics team in the East Bay based at Stockton, CA to achieve the Service's mission and goals.

The Staff Geriatrician will report to the Medical Director of Geriatrics Section, under Geriatrics and Extended Care Service, and will share on-call responsibilities with other Geriatricians in the section. Opportunities for academic affiliation and research activities are available and encouraged.

Candidates must:

1. be a US citizen,
2. possess a current, full, unrestricted medical license in any state,
3. board certification in family or internal medicine,
4. a minimum of 2 years clinical experience,
5. experience in Geriatrics is desirable,
6. best qualified will have Geriatric board eligibility or certification.

Benefits:

• 26 days paid vacation (1 day accrued each pay period upon employment);
• 13 days sick leave (1/2 day accrued each pay period upon employment, no cap);
• 10 paid Federal holidays;
• Competitive Salary;
• Malpractice protection with tail coverage covered by the Federal government;
• Annual Physician Performance Pay (Up to $15,000 possible);
• CME - 1 week paid authorized absence to attend and after 1 year of employment $1,000 per year stipend toward CME if BC;
• No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

Incentives:

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) offers up to $200,000 over 5-years, tax-free;
• Recruitment Incentive with a minimum 3-year service obligation.