The Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System seeks a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine with added qualifications in Geriatric Medicine or significant experience in long-term care. As part of our Geriatric and Extended Care Program, you will provide comprehensive care for older patients with multiple complex health problems in a multidisciplinary, collaborative VA environment. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join an integrated healthcare system focused on academic integration and patient-centered care.
Practice Info
- Geriatric and Extended Care Program
- VA Community Living Center (CLC) setting
- Multidisciplinary, collaborative environment partnering with physicians, NPs, PAs, nursing, and other healthcare disciplines
- Academic affiliation with UCLA
Shift & Schedule
- Full-time / Onsite
Responsibilities
- Clinical care of older adults in a long-term care setting
- Work in partnership with physicians, NPs, PAs, nursing, and other healthcare disciplines
- Supervise and teach geriatrics fellows, residents, and trainees
- Partner with the Medical Director for QA and administrative tasks
- Must qualify for a faculty appointment at UCLA
- Provide care for elderly patients with complex medical needs in a VA Community Living Center (CLC)
- Maintain QA and meet administrative needs in the CLC setting
Compensation
- Salary Range: $260,000-$315,000
Benefits
- Reimburses qualifying student loan debt up to $200,000
- 50-55 days of PTO annually (26/13 days of annual/sick leave, 11 holidays)
- Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
- Dental, Medical, Life Insurance, Pension, TSP (401K) with 5% match, Survivor Benefits
- Opportunity for UCLA Geffen School of Medicine Faculty appointment
- Up to $1,000 or more annually and up to 5 days paid absence for CME
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Qualifications
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine
- Current, full, and unrestricted license
- Completion of residency in an accredited core specialty
- Board Certified in Internal or Family Medicine with Geriatric Medicine training or experience in long-term care
- Fellowship trained or post-residency clinical experience in Geriatric Medicine preferred
Geriatrician in Los Angeles at Veterans Health Administration
This position is listed as full time and onsite. It was posted 3 days ago.