Geriatrics & Extended Care Physician — With EDRP & PTO

Department of Veterans Affairs; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP (Education Debt Reduction Program

Federal benefits package

Research & teaching environment

Job summary

Baltimore VA Medical Center in downtown Baltimore seeks a physician to provide direct patient care and oversight across geriatrics and extended care. Responsibilities include admissions, progress notes, discharge planning, and family conferences.

The role involves collaboration with Rehabilitation, Nursing, Social Work, Pharmacy and Infection Control, with opportunities for research and professional development within the VA system.

Qualifications

• Direct patient care experience in geriatrics or primary care settings preferred.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and oversight including admission H&P, progress notes, transfer notes, discharge planning, and family conferences.
• Cover for other CLC Licensed Independent Providers as needed and participate in care planning and chart reviews.
• Contribute to policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure quality, compliant geriatric care and performance improvements.
• Monitor quality and performance measures for compliance with VA directives and Joint Commission standards.
• Support quality assurance activities to improve patient safety and care; assist with research projects as applicable.
• Collaborate with Rehabilitation, Nursing, Social Work, Pharmacy, Chaplain Service, Infection Control, and leadership to conduct in-service trainings.
• Serve on CNH Review Committee as physician member and assist with follow-up visits.

Job description

Baltimore VA Medical Center in downtown Baltimore seeks a physician to provide direct patient care and oversight across geriatrics and extended care. Responsibilities include admissions, progress notes, discharge planning, and family conferences.

The role involves collaboration with Rehabilitation, Nursing, Social Work, Pharmacy and Infection Control, with opportunities for research and professional development within the VA system.