Geriatrics & Extended Care Executive Leader for Veterans

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

Paid time off

Pension plan

Health, vision, dental insurance

CME reimbursement

Malpractice protection

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Augusta Geriatric and Extended Care is seeking a physician to provide comprehensive clinical care across geriatric programs, including Home Based Primary Care and community living center oversight.

You will lead program operations, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, mentor staff, ensure safety and quality, and help expand and innovate services for veterans, with a Monday–Friday schedule and opportunities for professional growth within the VA system.

Qualifications

• United States citizenship.
• Doctor of medicine or equivalent degree from an VA-approved school.
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in the U.S.
• Residency training approved by VA leading to board eligibility.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Preferred: five or more years working in geriatrics and extended care.
• Experience with nursing home contracts.
• Physical requirements: able to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical care within the VA system, including oversight of the Community Living Center, Home Based Primary Care, and other geriatric care programs.
• Manage program operations to ensure regulatory compliance and person-centered care delivery.
• Lead the Home Based Primary Care program and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver primary care to high‑risk veterans.
• Work with palliative care and hospice leadership to guarantee seamless end-of-life services.
• Coordinate care transitions across all geriatric and extended care programs to reduce avoidable hospitalizations.
• Champion a culture of safety and continuous quality improvement, overseeing key national geriatric metrics such as fall prevention, pain management, pressure injury prevention, restraint reduction, and MDS/OASIS accuracy.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a multidisciplinary geriatric workforce, fostering an inclusive and psychologically safe work environment.
• Conduct performance evaluations, competency assessments, and disciplinary actions in accordance with VA HR policy.
• Mentor clinical staff, trainees, and affiliated academic partners.
• Develop expansion and innovation efforts to meet evolving veteran needs, including new programs and partnerships.
• Represent the VA Augusta Geriatric and Extended Care at local, VISN, and national conferences, workgroups, and committees.
• Ensure compliance with privacy, HIPAA, and information security policies, and utilize VA data systems to monitor program performance.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting for all geriatric programs.
• Work schedule: Monday–Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm, with potential changes based on agency needs.

Education

Doctor of medicine or equivalent degree

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Augusta Geriatric and Extended Care is seeking a physician to provide comprehensive clinical care across geriatric programs, including Home Based Primary Care and community living center oversight.

You will lead program operations, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, mentor staff, ensure safety and quality, and help expand and innovate services for veterans, with a Monday–Friday schedule and opportunities for professional growth within the VA system.