Physician - Hospice and Palliative Care Director (Martinez)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Medical Director for the Northern California Healthcare System. This role involves overseeing hospice and palliative care services, providing clinical leadership, and developing programs to enhance patient care. The position offers a competitive salary, sign-on bonus, and comprehensive benefits, including paid time off and retirement plans. Applicants must be board certified and possess a medical degree and a current unrestricted license to practice in the U.S.

Benefits

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus)

Paid Time Off: 50-55 days per year

Federal pension and 401K

Federal health, vision, dental, life insurance

CME reimbursement up to $1,000/year

Malpractice liability protection

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine with several years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing hospice and palliative care services.
• Clinical leadership and program development.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Supervisory experience

Education

Doctor of medicine or equivalent degree

Completed residency training

Job description

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, and eligibility period of one to five years are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

Duties

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until July 15, 2025. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be May 29, 2025, with subsequent cut-off dates every two weeks. Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized
• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday; 8:00am to 4:30pm
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact [e-mail] for questions/assistance
• Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
• Paid Time Off: 50-55 days per year (including annual leave, sick leave, holidays, and CME days)
• Retirement: Federal pension (5-year vesting) and 401K with up to 5% VA contributions
• Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, life, and long-term care
• Licensure: One full, unrestricted license from any US State or territory
• CME: Up to $1,000/year reimbursement (full-time with board certification)
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage
• Contract: No employment contract or restrictions on moonlighting

Northern California Healthcare System (NCHCS): The system serves veteran patients across Northern to Central California at 13 care facilities and 10 outpatient clinics, including comprehensive hospice and palliative care services at various locations.

The HPC medical director reports to the ACOS for Geriatrics & Extended Care.

The major duties include, but are not limited to, overseeing hospice and palliative care services, clinical leadership, and program development.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet the basic and any additional requirements listed in the announcement. Applicants pending training or licensure completion may be referred and tentatively selected but not hired until requirements are met. Existing VA physicians who met previous standards are deemed qualified.

Basic Requirements:

• US Citizenship
• Doctor of medicine or equivalent degree from an approved school
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice in the US
• Completed residency training in an approved program leading to eligibility for board certification
• Proficiency in English

Additional Requirement:

• Board Certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine with several years of experience

Preferred:

• Supervisory experience; teaching HPC fellows

For more information, visit VA Qualification Standards.

Physical Requirements:

Applicants must meet physical standards, including lifting, reaching, walking, and other physical activities. A physical exam and drug testing are required.