Geriatric Medicine Job at Veterans Health Administration in Hampton, VA

Job ID: 1464946

Physician | Geriatric Medicine Job | Hampton, VA 23667

The Hampton VA HealthCare System is Recruiting for Physician Geriatric Extended Care

Hampton VAMC

part of Veterans Health Administration

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Job Description

The Hampton VA HealthCare System has a new job opportunity – Recruiting for Physician – Geriatric Extended Care (GEC) Service. Come join the Hampton VA team!

Position: Physician Geriatric Extended Care (GEC) Service
Salary: $260,000-$300,000
Who May Apply: U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA policy.
Location: Hampton, VA

Are you a Geriatric Physician who enjoys coastal life? Come work at the Hampton Veteran Affairs (VA) Medical Center while caring for our nation's veterans. Our physicians must be board-certified in Geriatric Medicine and /or Palliative Medicine. Board certification Internal Medicine and Nursing Home experience preferred (or will be - for residents) to provide clinical support in an inpatient/outpatient setting. Residents should be within one year of graduation. This position has an ideal workday, which is Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm!!

Job Description

As a Staff Physician for the Community Living Center (CLC), this position is responsible for all aspects of geriatrics, palliative, and nursing home care within the defined section, including Medical Directorship of clinical staff, in support of Geriatrics and Extended Care Service.
Perform appropriate evaluations of patients. Participates effectively in team meetings and treatment planning conferences and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members in a manner that enhances coordination of comprehensive patient care.
This position will require at home call coverage (5pm-7am) roughly 1 out of every 10 weeks, as it is consistent with the rest of the providers in GEC.
Academic Affiliation: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU); The George Washington University, YALE.
Opportunity Highlights:
Resident Teaching
Opportunity for Leadership
Attention to work-life balance
Professional mentorship
Lifestyle by the beach

BENEFITS:

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 restrictions on

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Work Schedule: 8:00AM - 4:30PM - Monday – Friday; This position requires no call coverage

This position is eligible for our Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) which allows for up to $200K in loan repayment over a 5-year period.
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