Family Practice - Geriatrics Physician

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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