Physician (Geriatrics)- Associate Director for Education and Evaluation

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.

01Basic Requirements

United States Citizenship: Be a citizen of the United States. Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The 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 completed.

Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.

Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training , approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program in Geriatrics 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 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR[(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR(3)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 States. (4) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of 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 experiences. (5) (a) Residents currently enrolled in ACGME or 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 (that is, not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis. PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision. Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs.

For more information, see paragraph 4b below.(b) In 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 action. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Board Certified in Internal/Family Medicine.

02Preferred Experience

Board certification in geriatrics and experience with clinical research are preferred. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

03Physical Requirements

Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019. This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health. This position requires moderate lifting up to 44 lbs., carrying objects up to 15 lbs., frequent reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, hands and legs, use of cranes and motor vehicles, walking & standing up to 8 hours, bending and climbing and able to hear whisper.

The incumbent must be physically, emotionally and mentally stable in order to efficiently perform the essential functions of this position without hazard to themselves or others.

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. 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 complete review of the EDRP application.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized. Former EDRP participants are not eligible to apply for EDRP. Contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at [email protected] for questions/assistance. Learn more.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized 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 Physician (Geriatrician)- Associate Director for Education and Evaluation focuses on the health, prevention, and treatment of medical conditions in older adults, addressing the unique physical, cognitive, and social challenges of aging .

The Physician duties span assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, coordination, and support, all aimed at improving the health, independence, and quality of life of older adults. The Physician Associate Director for Education and Evaluation leads all-GRECC evaluation activities, such as oversees preparation of the GRECC annual report and the preparation of self-study materials for GGAC site visits.

• Coordinates, develops and evaluates aging-related educational programs to improve knowledge and skills of HPTs and VA employees locally, regionally and nationally.
• Identifying and developing support mechanisms to underwrite GRECC educational programs.
• Collaborates with the Associate Director for Clinical Innovations to institute and conduct evaluation strategies targeting GRECC clinical innovations.

Serves on the HSA 2.3 Education Committee or similar-level deliberative body responsible for supporting locally developed educational programs. Acts as an Liaising between the GRECC and the HSA 2.3 DLO. Must serve as an ex officio member of the GRECC Advisory Subcommittee, at the discretion of the GRECC Director and Advisory Subcommittee Chair. Participates in the recurring calls of the GRECC Associate Directors for Education and Evaluation or delegating .

Seeks out and acts upon opportunities to collaborate with other GRECC Associate Directors for Education and Evaluation, their programs and personnel. Collaborates with the VA medical facility ACOS/E or DEO and profession-specific VA Program Director/Site Director for purposes of providing GRECC-related clinical training to HPTs, including ensuring on annual basis that the educational goals for HPTs are met, and if not, determining remediation steps to meet those goals.

Evaluates overall health status, including physical, cognitive, and functional capacity Assess mobility, independence, and risk of falls Screen for dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and other neurocognitive disorders Diagnose and treat common geriatric illnesses such as hypertension, diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis, and incontinence Manage complex medication regimens, monitoring for drug interactions and side effects Adapt treatment plans for patients with multiple chronic conditions Perform regular health check-ups, screenings, and vaccinations tailored to older adults Advise on lifestyle modifications (diet, exercise, sleep) to promote healthy aging Provide preventative care to reduce the risk of future health problems Collaborate with nurses, pharmacists, physical therapists, social workers, and other specialists Refer patients to appropriate specialists when needed Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor.

The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs).