Physician

Quick Facts

• Role: Physician

• Schedule: Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:30pm

• Telework: Ad-hoc (based on telework policy and service needs)

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Authorized (eligibility rules apply; EDRP application must be submitted within four months of appointment)

Description

This Physician position leads and coordinates the vision, mission, and goals of a geriatrics-focused program, ensuring collaborative planning, evaluation, and integration with the broader health system. The role supervises core staff, represents the program on relevant committees and councils, and promotes patient-centered services that enhance education and shared decision making. EDRP may be available up to $200,000 depending on application review.

Responsibilities

• Articulate and promote the program’s vision, mission, and goals

• Advocate for resources including space, personnel, supplies, and travel support

• Serve as an ex officio member of the program Advisory Subcommittee

• Represent or delegate authority to represent the program across committees, boards, councils, and central office functions

• Ensure program staff collaborate on annual development and evaluation of goals and objectives

• Supervise and initiate core staff personnel actions (hiring, promotion, evaluation, recognition, counseling, disciplinary actions)

• Establish a biannual MOU with director leadership outlining responsibilities to fulfill the program mission

• Participate in monthly leadership calls, annual meetings, and facility-wide leadership activities

• Share resources to serve customers effectively and efficiently

• Plan patient-centered services to enhance patient education and shared decision making

• Model trust, empowerment, and accountability aligned with the “One VA” concept

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship (non-citizens only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited)

• MD or equivalent DO degree from an approved school

• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery

• Completion of approved residency training pathway leading to board certification eligibility

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Pre-employment urinalysis drug screening for testing-designated positions

• Selective Service registration (if applicable)

• Complete online onboarding and pre-employment requirements (including acceptable identification)

• Pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination

• Seasonal influenza vaccination participation requirement

• Possible probationary period

• Complete all required application documents

• EDRP: Former EDRP participants are ineligible; eligible candidates must submit the EDRP application within four months of appointment

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility and specific benefits depend on position type (full-time, part-time, or intermittent).