Geriatrician for Multidisciplinary Veteran Care – Academic Role

Department of Veterans Affairs; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 315,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 50-55 days

Malpractice with tail coverage

Health and life insurance

TSP 401K with 5% match

Job summary

The Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System within the VA seeks a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine with geriatric training or significant experience in long-term care. As part of our Geriatric and Extended Care Program you will provide comprehensive care for older patients with multiple complex health problems in a multidisciplinary, collaborative VA environment.

You will join a multidisciplinary team, supervise geriatrics fellows and residents, and participate in

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen required.
• MD or DO in allopathic or osteopathic medicine.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license.
• Residency completed in an accredited core specialty.
• Board Certified in Internal or Family Medicine with Geriatric Medicine training or long-term care experience.
• Fellowship trained or post-residency experience in Geriatric Medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clinical care of older adults in a long-term care setting.
• Collaborate with physicians, NPs, PAs, nursing, and other disciplines.
• Supervise and teach geriatrics fellows, residents, and trainees.
• Partner with the Medical Director for QA and administrative tasks.
• Provide care for elderly patients in a VA Community Living Center (CLC).
• Maintain QA and meet administrative needs in the CLC setting.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director to maintain quality assurance and administrative needs in the nursing home setting.

Skills

Board Certified

Geriatric Medicine training

Long-term care experience

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

The Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System within the VA seeks a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine with geriatric training or significant experience in long-term care. As part of our Geriatric and Extended Care Program you will provide comprehensive care for older patients with multiple complex health problems in a multidisciplinary, collaborative VA environment.

You will join a multidisciplinary team, supervise geriatrics fellows and residents, and participate in