Geriatrics & Palliative Care physician

Department of Veterans Affairs; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Geriatrics & Palliative Care physician to join their team in a vibrant metropolitan city. This role involves providing clinical care to a diverse patient population, overseeing the education of medical trainees, and demonstrating leadership in patient management. With a focus on quality care for adults and seniors, you will be part of a dedicated team that values sound decision-making and patient-centered approaches. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous paid time off, and a supportive environment that prioritizes the well-being of both patients and staff. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of veterans and their families, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Education Debt Reduction Program

50-55 days of paid time off

Traditional federal pension

Federal health/vision/dental insurance

Malpractice liability protection

Qualifications

• Board certified/eligible in geriatric and/or palliative care.
• Experience in nursing-home facilities and palliative care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care and oversee education of residents and students.
• Evaluate patient care programs and develop care plans.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Leadership qualities

Patient care evaluation

Geriatric medicine

Palliative care

Education

Board certification in geriatric medicine

Board certification in palliative care

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Join us in Cincinnati, a family friendly, affordable, metropolitan city with great parks, fine arts, and food scene. With both an urban energy and southern charm, the Cincinnati region has a vibrant and unique culture that flows from the Ohio River to the things to do, landmarks and events all around town. With major league sports, big-city arts, fun festivals, and award-winning attractions, it can be hard to decide what to do in our dynamic river region. At VA Cincinnati Healthcare System, our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of Veterans, their families, and caregivers.

The Geriatrics & Palliative Care physician will:

• Provide clinical care and oversee the education of residents, fellows, and medical students.
• Provide quality care to both inpatients and outpatients for adults 18-65 and older adults age 65+.
• Demonstrate sound decision-making skills, both clinical and administrative.
• Serve as staff attending for sub-specialty consult service as assigned.
• Systematically evaluate patient care programs in all Medicine venues.
• Develop the initial plan of care and update plan as needed.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities.
• Identify acute/non-acute/chronic health problems.
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm with occasional on-call assignments.

Preferred Experience:

• Board certified/board eligible in geriatric medicine and/or palliative care.
• Experience working in a nursing-home type facility.
• Experience working in palliative care.

You will enjoy:

• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases.
• Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME).
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).
• Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory.
• CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification).
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.