Physician - Geriatrics

Summary 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) & 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 ineligible to apply. Qualifications To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation. Basic Requirements United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA PolicyDegree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicineThe degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completedCurrent - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of ColumbiaResidency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification(NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency - or fellowship if applicable - was completedOR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship - first year of residency - or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United StatesOR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the Physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiencesExceptions: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as ""Physician Resident Providers"" (PRPs)PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basisPRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privilegedrather - they are to have a ""scope of practice"" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervisionAdditionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPsIn rare and unusual circumstances - the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer - who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience - accomplishments - performance - and qualifications warrant such actionProficiency in spoken and written EnglishPreferred Experience: Board Certified/Board Eligible in Geriatrics and/or Hospice & Palliative Medicine Specialized experience in Geriatrics and/or Long-Term Care Fellowship training in Geriatrics and/or Hospice & Palliative Care Medicine Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/Physical Requirements: You may be asked to participate in a pre-employment evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this positionQuestions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation. Duties *** Exciting opportunity! Join us as a Geriatric & Extended Care Physician and make a real difference in the lives of our nation's Veterans at the Coatesville V.AMedical CenterStep into a pivotal role where you deliver compassionate - patient-focused care across diverse clinical settings - helping those who served thrive every dayIf you're passionate about serving Veterans and eager to bring your expertise to a dedicated team - APPLY NOW! *** VA offers a comprehensive total rewards packageVHA Physician Total RewardsRecruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorizedA recruitment incentive may be paid to a highly qualified candidateRelocation Incentives: May be authorizedA relocation incentive may be paid to a highly qualified candidateEducation Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn moreEDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentiveContact VHAVISN04HREDRP@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistancePay: 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 restriction on moonlighting The Geriatric Physician is responsible for overseeing clinical care for patients receiving geriatric servicesThis role involves working closely with other healthcare providers and specialists - both within the VA system and outside of it - to coordinate patient care that may require inpatient or outpatient treatmentDuties include - but are not limited to: Assess - diagnose - and treat a range of health conditions - take histories and perform physicals - order diagnostic and therapeutic tests - initiate consultations and referrals - and prescribe medications and supplies for patients at homeCommunicate and consult regularly with primary and specialty care providers to support the care of geriatric patients as neededApplies evidence-based practices to improve symptom management for geriatric patients - including palliative and end-of-life care when appropriateSupports patients and families in defining and understanding care goalsPartners with interdisciplinary care teams to develop a written plan of careTakes part in interdisciplinary team meetingsProvides clinical oversight - when applicable - to Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners working within these servicesParticipates in pre-admission screening - discharge planning - and interdisciplinary team roundsProvides clinical services for Geriatrics and Extended Care - including Community Living Center - Home-Based Primary Care - and Palliative or Hospice careParticipates in the monitoring of quality and performance measures within the Community Living Center to ensure compliance with federal statues - VA directives and polices - the Joint Commission standards - Ascellon surveys - performance measures and other VA regulationsParticipates in additional clinical duties as needed by the medical center - provided these responsibilities align with the time requirements of the roleIn addition to observance of Federal - National - and Local regulatory - policy - and accreditation requirements governing this Health Care System - this position encompasses the following additional responsibilities: Participate in chart reviews - staff meetings - committees - and other process improvement initiativesResponds to critical lab/diagnostic test result notifications in a timely mannerEnsures all encounters are closed the same day the visit was made - and complete documentation requirements in the Computerized Patient Record System in a timely mannerMaintain credentials required for privileging and re-privileging - and achieve competencies and performance standardsComplete training requirements - employee health requirements - and Environmental and Occupational requirementsServe as Medical Officer of the Day (rotating schedule)Work Schedule: Monday - Friday8:00 am - 4:30 pm.