What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician - Geriatrics PACT (Patient-Aligned Care Team), VA Clinic, Stockton, CA position at HealthEcareers - Client?
VA Northern California Health Care System is looking for an enthusiastic candidate interested in a role as a physician in our Geriatrics PACT clinic located at our clinic in Stockton, CA
Northern California has much to offer to those seeking good weather and an abundance of outdoor activities whether you prefer the beaches of San Francisco or the mountains and snow of Lake Tahoe. If you’re interested in work / life balance, research, or academics you will find that working for the VA offers many benefits not to mention the great honor we have in serving our nation's heroes.
The Staff Geriatrician will provide both primary and specialty care to older veterans, most commonly with multiple chronic conditions including dementia, in ambulatory care as well as long-term care facilities. The physician takes responsibility for providing geriatric care to eligible Veterans in the Geriatrics outpatient clinics including the primary care geriatrics clinic and the consultation clinic, through face-to-face & telehealth clinics, and E-consults. This is also a teaching role with supervising fellows, residents, medical students, and other allied health trainees in clinical settings.
Candidates must : 1) be a US citizen, 2) possess a current, full, unrestricted medical license in any state and 3) board certification in Geriatrics or equivalent, 4) a minimum 2 year’s clinical experience, 5) experience in Geriatrics is desirable 6) best qualified will have Geriatric board eligibility or certification.
Work Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8 : 00am - 4 : 30pm; Possible one day telework can be granted depending on the provider availability.
Salary $250,000-$300,000 per year.
Additional Requirement :
Geriatric medicine expert with knowledge and practice experience in geriatric medicine, dementia care, mental health illness management, rehabilitation, transitions of care, and healthcare systems navigation. (2) years' experience as a geriatrician after completing geriatric medicine fellowship.
Pay : Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off : 50-55 days of annual paid time offer 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
Malpractice : Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract : No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
Interested candidates may apply by emailing current CV to VA Healthcare Recruiter :
Compensation Information :
250000.00 / Annually - $300000.00 / Annually
Salary : $250,000 - $300,000
