Geriatrics & Palliative Care Physician — Academic Role

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Federal employee benefits

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Physician in Salt Lake City, UT. The role includes clinical leadership across geriatrics clinics, home-based primary care, and palliative services.

The position includes an academic appointment at the University of Utah. The physician will provide patient-centered care to Veterans, participate in education, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree required and licensure in US.
• Board certified or board-eligible in relevant specialty preferred (Palliative/Hospice).
• Current full and unrestricted medical license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical input and oversight for patient treatment plans.
• Ensure care is patient-centered and evidence-based.
• Complete documentation of patient encounters in CPRS within required timeframes.
• Collaborate with VA medical directors, home-based and clinic teams; supervise trainees.

Skills

Geriatrics

Palliative care

Patient care

Communication

Teaching/education

Education

MD/DO

Board certification preferred (Palliative/Hospice)

Tools

CPRS

Job description

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Physician in Salt Lake City, UT. The role includes clinical leadership across geriatrics clinics, home-based primary care, and palliative services.

The position includes an academic appointment at the University of Utah. The physician will provide patient-centered care to Veterans, participate in education, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to improve outcomes.