Geriatric Primary Care Physician (EDRP Eligible)

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks an experienced physician for outpatient geriatric primary care with a focus on frailty, dementia, and functional decline. The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and patient-centered goals-of-care planning.

Applicants should have a medical degree, an unrestricted US license, and completed a core residency with board eligibility. VA offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for teaching and research.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in spoken and written English is required.
• MD or DO degree from an approved school is required.
• Current full and unrestricted medical license in a US state or territory.
• Residency training in an accredited core specialty with board eligibility is required.
• Alternative pathways require post‑graduate training and practice in the US when not on the standard residency path.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient geriatric primary care including evaluation of geriatric syndromes.
• Lead goals-of-care discussions with patients, families and caregivers.
• Coordinate with Palliative Care and Hospice teams for transitions of care.
• Collaborate in an interdisciplinary model with pharmacists, PT/OT, social work, and mental health.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on geriatrics.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Education

MD/DO degree

Unrestricted medical license (US/state)

Residency in approved core specialty

Post-training independent practice (US)

ACGME/AOA residency equivalence

Job description

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks an experienced physician for outpatient geriatric primary care with a focus on frailty, dementia, and functional decline. The role emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and patient-centered goals-of-care planning.

Applicants should have a medical degree, an unrestricted US license, and completed a core residency with board eligibility. VA offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for teaching and research.