PHYSICIAN GERIATRICS AND EXTENDED CARE

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization provides an extensive total rewards package for employees.

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment):

Details available upon request.

EDRP Eligibility:

Individuals who have previously participated in the EDRP are not eligible to apply for this incentive. For inquiries or assistance, please reach out to the EDRP Coordinator.

Compensation:

• Attractive salary structure
• Annual performance bonuses
• Regular salary increments

Paid Time Off:

• 50-55 days of paid leave annually, which includes:
• 26 days of annual leave
• 13 days of sick leave
• 11 paid Federal holidays
• Potential for an additional 5 days of paid leave for Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Retirement Benefits:

• Traditional federal pension plan (5 years vesting period)
• Federal 401K plan with contributions up to 5% from the organization

Insurance Coverage:

• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance options (many can be continued into retirement)

Licensure:

• Must possess one full and unrestricted medical license from any U.S. State or territory.

Continuing Medical Education (CME):

• Annual reimbursement of up to $1,000 (must be a full-time employee with board certification).

Malpractice Coverage:

• Liability protection provided at no cost, including tail coverage.

Contractual Terms:

• No Physician Employment Contract required, and minimal restrictions on moonlighting.

The Geriatric Medicine physician will independently deliver clinical services to eligible veterans. These services are offered at the Eastern Kansas Health Care System (Leavenworth and Topeka VAMCs) through both outpatient and inpatient programs. Strong interpersonal skills are essential, as the physician will collaborate closely with veterans, their families, community organizations, and interdisciplinary teams. Compliance with all Medical Staff bylaws and Medical Center policies is mandatory.

The Geriatrician's responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Providing medical care for residents in Community Living Centers.
• Serving as Medical Director for the Community Living Center.
• Delivering palliative care services in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Offering outpatient care in Geriatric Primary Care (GeriPACT) or Geriatric Assessment Clinic.
• Providing clinical or administrative support in the outpatient Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) Program.
• Acting as Medical Director for the HBPC or GeriPACT clinic.
• Covering for other Geriatricians during their leave at either campus.
• Providing minimal on-call coverage for Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC).

Work Schedule:

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

To be eligible for this role, candidates must fulfill the basic requirements as well as any additional criteria specified in the job announcement. Applicants who are in the process of completing training or licensing may be referred and tentatively selected, but hiring will only occur once all requirements are satisfied. Current physicians employed by the organization who met the qualifications at the time of their initial appointment are considered to have met the basic requirements for this position.

Basic Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited, in accordance with organizational policy.

• Medical Degree: Must hold a Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a school recognized by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year of completion.

• Licensure: Must have a current, unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. State, Territory, or Commonwealth, or in the District of Columbia.

• Residency Training: Completion of residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty program leading to board certification eligibility. (Note: VA physicians involved in academic training may need board certification for faculty status.) Approved residencies include:

  • Those accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), or
  • Those accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), or
  • Other residencies (non-U.S. programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the U.S.) deemed appropriate by the local Medical Staff Executive Committee.

  Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited programs who meet the basic requirements may be appointed as ‘Physician Resident Providers’ (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (not on a training license) and can only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis. They are not considered independent practitioners and will not have privileges; their scope of practice will be limited to certain duties under supervision. Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs.

• Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in both spoken and written English.

Preferred Experience:

Experience in Geriatrics, Hospice, Palliative Care, and Skilled Nursing Facilities/Long-Term Care.

Physical Requirements:

The position serves a diverse population of veterans, ranging from adults aged 18 to seniors over 65. The Eastern Kansas Health Care System is a significant interdisciplinary teaching facility catering to medical, surgical, and psychiatric inpatients and outpatients. This role demands visual acuity, acute hearing, clear speech, and manual dexterity. It may involve extended periods of stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, pushing, and lifting objects weighing at least 50 pounds. Transferring patients and objects may also be necessary. The incumbent may occasionally encounter patients exhibiting combative behavior due to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric conditions. A mature, adaptable, and sensible individual is required, capable of functioning effectively in high-pressure situations and adjusting priorities based on patient needs.