Physician- Geriatric Research Director- GRECC

About the role

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 (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. For questions, contact lashala.goodman@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• The Director – Geriatric Research – Education and Clinical Center (GRECC) – and staff physician in geriatrics is responsible for leading, coordinating, developing, and implementing strategies to deliver GRECC research, educational, and clinical programs and activities.
• Promote activities to increase basic knowledge of aging, transmit this knowledge to health care providers, and improve the quality of care delivered to geriatric patients.
• Oversee overall operations and performance of the GRECC, including administrative and clinical functions.
• Fulfill obligations of this position as determined by VA Central Office and in collaboration with other GRECCs.
• Represent or delegate authority to represent the GRECC on suitable committees, boards, and councils of the CAVHS, Health Service Area (HSA), Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN), and Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC) in VA Central Office (VACO).
• Supervise and initiate all necessary personnel actions concerning GRECC core staff, including hiring, promotion, evaluation, recognition, counseling, and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure GRECC staff work collaboratively in the annual development and evaluation of the GRECC's goals and objectives.
• Participate in monthly GRECC Director's calls and annual meeting and facility‑wide activities such as leadership meetings and Medical Executive Council to ensure integration of GRECC functions with overall goals of the health care system.
• Prepare the GRECC annual report and review it with GRECC leadership; staff GRECC site visits by the Geriatrics and Gerontology Advisory Committee (GGAC).

Requirements

• United States Citizenship (non‑citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited per VA policy).
• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a school approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year of study.
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Completion of residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty program leading to eligibility for board certification, via one of the following pathways:
  • Residency/fellowship accredited by ACGME or AOA for the year completed.