Physician – Community Living Center (CLC)

San Francisco VA Medical Center

San Francisco, California

Now is the time to take your career to the next level and become part of the high-caliber talent that is the VA. The Physician is assigned to the SFVAHCS long- and short-term care skilled nursing facility in the Geriatrics, Palliative and Extended Care Service line. The Physician provides primary care to veterans (mostly older adults) with chronic diseases and mental health illness and coordinates management of interprofessional staff. Duties include identifying medical problems, defining medical management of problems, participating in the development of individual plans of care during interprofessional care plan meetings and determining the need for other subspecialty services. You will also participate in quality improvement projects, identifying the need for and facilitating transitions of care and writing monthly notes on veterans.

Qualifications:

U.S. CitizenshipDoctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree in Osteopathic MedicineCurrent medical license; ability to become licensed in the state of California is preferredBoard certification in Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine or Family Medicine is preferredCompletion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certificationSelective Service Registration (required for males born after 12/31/1959)Clinical practice experience in geriatric medicine, dementia care, mental health illness management, rehabilitation, transitions of care and healthcare systems navigationProficiency in verbal and written EnglishAbility to pass drug testing and pre-employment physical

Quality Care Our Heroes Deserve

Experience state-of-the-art practice settings, access to the latest technology, a multidisciplinary team environment and the opportunity to provide the men and women who have bravely served this country with the finest patient care. With VA patient satisfaction scores leading the healthcare industry, we are one of the most respected facilities in the nation. For details and to apply, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/570429400

The VA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority applicants are encouraged to apply.