Physician - Geriatrics

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Coatesville (Chester County); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Relocation incentives

EDRP available

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Coatesville VA Medical Center is seeking a Geriatrics & Extended Care Physician to provide patient-centered care for Veterans in diverse settings.

The role offers EDRP, recruitment and relocation incentives, and a comprehensive rewards package. You will lead geriatric services, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and support quality and performance initiatives within the medical center.

Qualifications

• Citizen or eligible for appointment under VA policy.
• MD/DO degree from an approved school.
• Current full and unrestricted medical license in US or DC.
• Completed residency in an approved program; board eligibility/-certification as applicable.
• Proficiency in English; VA faculty/academic requirements may apply.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical care for geriatric and extended care patients.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient geriatric services and coordination.
• Prescribe medications and manage care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
• Engage in chart reviews, committee work, and quality improvement.
• Serve as Medical Officer of the Day and maintain credentialing standards.

Skills

Geriatrics expertise

Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Medical license

Board certification eligibility

Education

MD or DO

Residency in approved core specialty

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: Board Certified/Board Eligible in Geriatrics and/or Hospice & Palliative Medicine Specialized experience in Geriatrics and/or Long-Term Care Fellowship training in Geriatrics and/or Hospice & Palliative Care Medicine Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: You may be asked to participate in a pre-employment evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position
• Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation.

Duties

• *** Exciting opportunity! Join us as a Geriatric & Extended Care Physician and make a real difference in the lives of our nation's Veterans at the Coatesville V.A
• Medical Center
• Step into a pivotal role where you deliver compassionate - patient-focused care across diverse clinical settings - helping those who served thrive every day
• *** VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized
• A recruitment incentive may be paid to a highly qualified candidate
• Relocation Incentives: May be authorized
• A relocation incentive may be paid to a highly qualified candidate
• 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 The Geriatric Physician is responsible for overseeing clinical care for patients receiving geriatric services
• This role involves working closely with other healthcare providers and specialists - both within the VA system and outside of it - to coordinate patient care that may require inpatient or outpatient treatment
• Duties include - but are not limited to: Assess - diagnose - and treat a range of health conditions - take histories and perform physicals - order diagnostic and therapeutic tests - initiate consultations and referrals - and prescribe medications and supplies for patients at home
• Communicate and consult regularly with primary and specialty care providers to support the care of geriatric patients as needed
• Applies evidence-based practices to improve symptom management for geriatric patients - including palliative and end-of-life care when appropriate
• Supports patients and families in defining and understanding care goals
• Partners with interdisciplinary care teams to develop a written plan of care
• Takes part in interdisciplinary team meetings
• Provides clinical oversight - when applicable - to Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners working within these services
• Participates in pre-admission screening - discharge planning - and interdisciplinary team rounds
• Provides clinical services for Geriatrics and Extended Care - including Community Living Center - Home-Based Primary Care - and Palliative or Hospice care
• Participates in the monitoring of quality and performance measures within the Community Living Center to ensure compliance with federal statutes - VA directives and polices - the Joint Commission standards - Ascellon surveys - performance measures and other VA regulations
• Participates in additional clinical duties as needed by the medical center - provided these responsibilities align with the time requirements of the role
• In addition to observance of Federal - National - and Local regulatory - policy - and accreditation requirements governing this Health Care System - this position encompasses the following additional responsibilities: Participate in chart reviews - staff meetings - committees - and other process improvement initiatives
• Responds to critical lab/diagnostic test result notifications in a timely manner
• Ensures all encounters are closed the same day the visit was made - and complete documentation requirements in the Computerized Patient Record System in a timely manner
• Maintain credentials required for privileging and re-privileging - and achieve competencies and performance standards
• Complete training requirements - employee health requirements - and Environmental and Occupational requirements
• Serve as Medical Officer of the Day (rotating schedule)
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
• 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.