Family Practice - Geriatrics Physician
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Family Practice - Geriatrics Physician
Martinez, California
Posted 1 week ago
About the job
Veterans Health Administration offers a leadership role for a Geriatrics Physician, focusing on patient care, program oversight, and team mentorship. The role emphasizes strategic planning, policy implementation, and quality improvement for veteran services, with excellent benefits and work flexibility.
Requirements
- Leadership experience in healthcare
- Clinical practice in geriatrics
- Board certification in Geriatrics
- Valid medical license
- Strong communication skills
Qualifications
- U.S
- citizenship
- 5+ years clinical experience
- Experience in extended care
- Demonstrated leadership
Full job description
Job Title: Physician - Associate Chief of Staff Geriatrics and Extended Care
Location: Martinez, California
Agency: Veterans Health Administration
Work Schedule: Full-Time
Appointment Type: Permanent
Salary Range: Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Benefits:
- Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB)
- Retirement benefits including the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
- Generous paid vacation and sick leave
- CME allowance and participation in the VA Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)
- Student loan repayment programs
- Malpractice insurance coverage
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: As per agency policy
Telework: Eligible as per agency policy
Duties:
- Leadership of Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC) services, ensuring high-quality patient care.
- Strategic planning and oversight of clinical programs including Geriatrics, Hospice, Palliative care, and Community Living Centers.
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to enhance geriatric care and address the needs of aging veterans.
- Implementation of policies, protocols, and standards in line with the VHA mission.
- Supervision, mentorship, and training of medical staff and healthcare professionals within the GEC service line.
- Improvement of healthcare outcomes through quality improvement initiatives and data-driven decision-making.
- Representing the GEC service on various committees and working groups.
Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Board certification in Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine.
- Valid medical license to practice in the United States.
- Minimum of five years of clinical practice, with experience in geriatrics and extended care.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in a healthcare setting.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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