Geriatric Physician

The Boise Veterans Affairs Medical Center is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Geriatrician or Family Medicine/Internal Medicine Physician to join its collaborative, multi-disciplinary team in Boise, Idaho. In this role, you will serve as an Attending Physician within the Geriatrics and Extended Care Service, providing inpatient care at the Boise Community Living Center and outpatient geriatric services. Enjoy a rewarding career offering professional fulfillment, a manageable call schedule, and an exceptional balance of culture and outdoor adventure.

Practice Info

• Geriatrics & Extended Care Service
• Inpatient care at the Boise Community Living Center (CLC) and outpatient geriatric services
• Diverse clinical opportunities including memory clinics, falls prevention programs, geriatric primary care, and other specialty-focused services
• Short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term, dementia, and hospice care for our veteran population
• Four CBOCs across Idaho and Oregon for diverse practice opportunities

Shift & Schedule

• Manageable call schedule

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and coordinating medical care for CLC residents, including assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, and evaluation.
• Leading the daily management of veterans within the CLC and coordinating care among multidisciplinary teams.
• Supporting timely and accurate medical documentation.
• Consulting and collaborating with specialty providers, facilitating admissions, discharges, and specialty referrals as needed.
• Participating in screening and consult completion for CLC admissions.
• Providing after-hours telephone coverage for urgent needs on a rotating schedule.
• Engaging in outpatient clinical duties as assigned.

Compensation

• Salary From $230,000
• Salary To $260,000
• Excellent salary, annual performance bonuses, and regular increases
• Recruitment Incentive: Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off: 50–55 days per year, including annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and CME absence
• Retirement Benefits: Federal pension (5-year vesting) and Thrift Savings Plan with up to 5% VA contributions
• Comprehensive Insurance: Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance (many options carried into retirement)
• CME Support: Up to $1,000 per year for board-certified, full-time physicians
• Protected Malpractice: Free liability protection, including tail coverage
• No Employment Contracts: Freedom to pursue moonlighting opportunities
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Eligible candidates can receive up to $200,000 in qualified loan repayment (up to $40,000 per year over five years)

Qualifications

• Board Certified/Board Eligible Geriatrician or Family Medicine/Internal Medicine Physician
• Only one full, unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory required
• Preferred: Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatric Medicine
• Preferred: Geriatric fellowship training or equivalent experience
• Preferred: Passion for multidisciplinary team-based care
• Open to visa sponsorship