Physician - Geriatrician - Batavia, NY - Outstanding Benefits

The VA Western NY Healthcare System, Batavia Campus, is recruiting for a full-time Geriatrician to serve within the community living center (CLC). This position will function as part of an interdisciplinary team that delivers care in a fast paced, Veteran centered, and quality driven environment. Come join our team and be part of a healthcare system that serves our Nation's heroes!

Duties include but aren't limited to:

• You will be responsible for delivery of primary care to patients enrolled at the WNY VA Medical Center at the Community Living Centers. You will also work in collaboration with other geriatricians, geriatric nurse practitioners, and other nursing staff.
• The geriatrician is an integral member of the Geriatrics & Extended Care line and is expected to work closely and coordinate patient care with other staff members in the care line. You will be expected to participate in scheduled clinical and administrative meetings with other members of the care line.
• You may be expected to cover as Medical Director of the Community Living Centers, which will encompass overall clinical and administrative oversight of all providers and ancillary staff assigned to these facilities/programs.
• Alternative or collateral duties may include participation in interdisciplinary care planning meetings with other clinical and administrative staff; these meetings focus on the clinical status of assigned patients, either in residential settings or in their homes.
• You will have responsibility for supervision of or collaboration with geriatric mid-level providers. Physicians are expected to provide clinical oversight and to participate in peer review of other geriatric providers through periodic chart reviews.
• You will be responsible for supervision, education and evaluation of internal medicine residents, medical students and fellows in the Community Living Centers and Home-Based Primary Care settings.

Preferred Experience: Fellowship training and board certification in Geriatrics or Palliative Medicine is preferred. plus 3-5 years of practice is preferred.

Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday 8am to 4:30 pm

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years).

We offer:

Annual performance bonus up to an additional $15K per year

Guaranteed salary increases.

One full & unrestricted license from any US State is permissible to work at VA.

CME: $1,000 per year stipend & 5 days paid absence for conferences, etc.

Malpractice: Liability protection with tail coverage provided

26 Days paid vacation & 13 Days paid sick time per year with unlimited carry over

11 Federal holidays with pay

Federal Retirement Plan

Separate 401K with partial agency match

Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

Learn more about our benefits: VHA Total Rewards Brochure

If interested, please e-mail CV to valencia.lewis-davis@va.gov