Physician- Geriatric Research Director- GRECC

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a GRECC Director to lead geriatrics research, education, and clinical programs. This role directs strategic initiatives, aligns activities with VA goals, and oversees GRECC operations and staff to advance aging care across the system.

The Director will foster cross-disciplinary collaboration, coordinate with VISN and Central Office partners, and drive innovations in patient-centered aging care within a federal health network.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Preferred experience in geriatrics and aging-related health issues.
• Experience in geriatric research and leadership.
• Ability to design and manage research and clinical programs.
• Ability to align GRECC activities with VA strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead GRECC research, education, and clinical programs and activities.
• Promote aging knowledge and improve care quality for geriatric patients.
• Represent GRECC on committees and coordinate with VA leadership.
• Oversee GRECC staff actions including hiring, evaluation, and development.
• Ensure GRECC goals are integrated with the health care system.

Skills

English proficiency

Geriatrics expertise

Geriatric research

Research leadership

Clinical innovation

Program leadership

VA GRECC alignment

Education

MD or DO degree

Board certification / eligibility

Job description

Summary

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.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• 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 one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
• Current - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia
• Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification
• (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency - or fellowship if applicable - was completed
• OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship - first year of residency - or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States
• OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the Physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
• Exceptions: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as ""Physician Resident Providers"" (PRPs)
• PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis
• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
• rather - they are to have a ""scope of practice"" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
• Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
• In rare and unusual circumstances - the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer - who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience - accomplishments - performance - and qualifications warrant such action
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Preferred Experience: Knowledge of aging-related health issues - including chronic disease - cognitive decline - functional decline
• Experience in geriatric research - clinical practice - or education
• Research leadership: Ability to design - manage - and evaluate geriatric research projects - often in collaboration with academic partners
• Clinical Innovation: Experience in developing and implementing evidence-based - patient-centered models of care for older adults - including age-friendly care initiative
• Strong research and leadership background in geriatrics
• Ability to align GRECC activities with VA strategic goals - participate in national teleconferences - and manage resources effectively
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Duties

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• 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
• Major Duties/Responsibilities: The Director - Geriatric Research - Education and Clinical Center (GRECC) - and staff physician in geriatrics is responsible for leading - coordinating - developing - and implementing strategies to deliver GRECC research - educational - and clinical programs and activities
• The GRECC Director is responsible for promoting activities to increase the basic knowledge of aging - transmit this knowledge to health care providers - and improve the quality of care delivered to geriatric patients
• The GRECC Director is responsible for the overall operations and performance of the GRECC - including administrative and clinical functions
• The GRECC Director fulfills obligations of this position as determined by VA Central Office and in collaboration with other GRECCs
• Represents or delegates authority to represent the GRECC on suitable committees - boards - and councils of the CAVHS - Health Service Area (HSA) and Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) - and to Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC) in VA Central Office (VACO)
• Supervises and initiates all necessary personnel actions concerning GRECC core staff - including hiring - promotion - evaluation - recognition - counseling - and disciplinary actions
• Ensures that GRECC staff work collaboratively in the annual development and evaluation of the GRECC's goals and objectives
• Participates in monthly GRECC Director's calls and annual meeting
• and facility-wide activities - such as leadership meetings and Medical Executive Council to ensure integration of GRECC functions with overall goals of the health care system
• The GRECC Director is also responsible for preparing the GRECC annual report and reviewing it with GRECC leadership and staffing GRECC site visits by the Geriatrics and Gerontology Advisory Committee (GGAC)
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8am-4:30pm