Physician - Community Living Center Medical Director

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Washington; Remote; USD 235,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP

Sign-on bonus

Relocation allowance

Telework eligible

PTO 50-55 days

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Physician Medical Director for the Community Living Center (CLC).

The role combines administrative leadership with direct patient care across inpatient and outpatient settings, emphasizing geriatric medicine and comprehensive oversight of CLC units. The position offers substantial professional rewards, including ED/EDRP eligibility, negotiable relocation/sign-on incentives, and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent from LCME/COCA-accredited school.
• For foreign graduates, ECFMG eligibility must be met.

Responsibilities

• Administrative and clinical leadership of the CLC, including direct patient care.
• Supervision of CLC providers and medical trainees in inpatient/outpatient settings.
• Mentoring staff and overseeing scheduling, chart reviews, OPPE/FPPE.

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent

Job description

Physician - Community Living Center Medical Director

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Community Living Center (CLC) Medical Director is responsible for delivering patient care directly or through the supervision of CLC assigned providers and any assigned medical trainees in both inpatient and outpatient settings. A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized to a highly qualified candidate. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).

Key Responsibilities

The CLC Medical Director will provide both administrative and clinical leadership, as well as direct patient care within the CLC, which includes skilled nursing, long-term care, hospice/palliative care, and rehabilitation services. Duties include but are not limited to: Evaluating and managing adults with single or multiple disorders across various subspecialties, with a particular focus on geriatric medicine.

Delivering direct patient care, including admission history and physical exams, daily patient management, discharge summaries, discharge planning, and family conferences. Providing care outside the CLC when needed, such as in community nursing homes, Veterans' homes, or outpatient clinics. Arranging for routine and emergency medical coverage across all CLC units.

Working with the CLC Screening Committee to ensure safe, appropriate admissions, optimal bed utilization, and process transparency. Mentoring clinical staff including physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals to ensure quality of care. Managing clinical schedules to ensure sufficient coverage and resource use. Participating in peer reviews, competency evaluations (including OPPE and FPPE), and chart reviews.

Contributing to training programs for medical students, residents, fellows, and other trainees. Participation in the HPT educational program is default. Participating in billing and coding audits to optimize documentation and reimbursement. Providing medical expertise during committee discussions and decisions. Representing the department in interdisciplinary meetings and projects. Addressing concerns and feedback via the Patient Advocate Tracking System (PATS-R).

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.

Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

• 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
• Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 4:30PM
• Telework: Ad-hoc only may be approved

Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): 15% of annual salary every year up to 3 years with a 3-year contractual agreement may be authorized for highly qualified and eligible applicants. Relocation Incentive: $15,000 lump sum paid up front may be authorized for eligible, highly qualified, current VA employees only. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.

Contact [e-mail], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.

Requirements & Education

Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.

Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.

NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.

The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $235000 – $290000/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-04-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.