Physician - Geriatrician

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Responsibilities VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. The VA Western NY Healthcare System, is seeking a full time geriatrician to serve within the community living center (CLC). This position will function as part of an interdisciplinary team that delivers care in a fast paced, Veteran centered, and quality driven environment. Come join our team and be part of a healthcare system that serves our Nation's heroes The VA Western New York Healthcare System-a busy 1B facility serving Veterans across the region-is excited to welcome a full-time Geriatrician to our compassionate team in the Community Living Center (CLC). Here, you'll join a dynamic group of professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional, Veteran-centered care in a supportive and collaborative environment. Every day brings new opportunities to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those who have served our nation. Come be part of something bigger-where your expertise, compassion, and commitment help shape the future of care for America's heroes. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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 Incentive: Recruitment/Relocation Incentive is authorized for this position. Duties Include: The geriatrician will provide direct patient care and /or attending oversight which include completing admission H&P, progress notes, transfer notes, continuing provider review notes, and talking with veteran families. The geriatrician is an integral member of the Geriatrics & Extended Care line and is expected to work closely and coordinate patient care with other staff members in the care line. The geriatrician will be expected to participate in scheduled clinical and administrative meetings with other members of the care line. The geriatrician may be expected to cover as Medical Director of the Community Living Centers, which will encompass overall clinical and administrative oversight of all providers and ancillary staff assigned to these facilities/programs. Alternative or collateral duties may include participation in interdisciplinary care planning meetings with other clinical and administrative staff; these meetings focus on the clinical status of assigned patients, either in residential settings or in their homes. The geriatrician will have responsibility for supervision of or collaboration with geriatric mid-level providers. Physicians are expected to provide clinical oversight and to participate in peer review of other geriatric providers through periodic chart reviews. The geriatrician will be responsible for supervision, education and evaluation of internal medicine residents, medical students and fellows in the Community Living Centers and Home Based Primary Care settings. The geriatrician will participate in the monitoring of quality and performance measures within the Community Living Center for compliance with federal statues, VA directives and polices, the Joint Commission standards, Ascellon Surveys, performance measures and other VA regulations. (Reference VHA Handbook 1140.07). The geriatrician will collaborate with key disciplines such as rehabilitation, nursing, social workers, recreation therapy, pharmacy, chaplain service, Infection Control, organizational formal and informal leadership with establishing employee's in-service and trainings. Be responsible for setting up half day/week clinic to conduct geriatric assessments for veterans. Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday 8am to 4:30 pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Offered for this position Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the

Created: 2026-03-07