Physician (Geriatrics) Service Chief w/ PCS Authorization and Incentive

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm**

Incentive: Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Authorized & PCS (Paid Move) Authorized**

The Chief of GEC has full responsibility for administratively managing and supervising all aspects of GEC Service operations.

1. Provides guidance and consultation to the nurse practitioners or physician assistants assigned
in their respective areas of responsibility
2. Is a voting member of the Medical Executive Committee. Serves on Medical Center, VISN and/or
National VA committees or task forces.
3. Oversees the establishment of program monitors and outcome measurements within programs
using data-driven quality assurance processes
4. Develops responses to controlled correspondence at the Medical Center, VIJSN, and VACO
levels as directed
5. Has programmatic oversight

CLINICAL RESPONSIBLITIES:

1. Diagnose and treat medical and geriatric disorders using the most appropriate techniques in
providing quality care.
2. Provide supervision, as appropriate, of trainees conducting direct clinical care.
3. Facilitate the delivery of appropriate patient care in collaboration with other health professionals,
medical center staff, and management.
4. Participates in Peer Review process when requested.
5. Participates in multidisciplinary activities involving the treatment plan and discharge plans of
patients.

Compensation:

$225,000 – $336,000 per year

Pay: 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