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.
The GEC Physician may practice in all inpatient, outpatient, Community-Based Outpatient Clinic, Satellite Clinic and Health Care Center settings, including through telehealth modalities. This physician may practice in all patient demographics, provide trainee education, participate in scholarly activity consistent with academic promotion, and is required to participate in quality improvement activities.
The Fredericksburg Veterans Affairs Health Care Center offers a comprehensive range of outpatient services for Veterans in the Northern Virginia and Central Virginia area, including Primary Care, Rehabilitative, Dental, Medical and Surgical specialty care, basic radiology, and Mental Health services.
The establishment of this new health care center is part of the Central Virginia VA Health Care System and the Veterans Health Administration's initiative to enhance access to care for Veterans, thereby providing them with more healthcare options within their communities and fulfilling the mission to deliver exemplary care to our Nation's Heroes. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): The position is eligible for EDRP. Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Ms.
Monique Head at monique.head@va.gov, 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 The duties and responsibilities of the Geriatrics & Extended Care Physician include, but are not limited to the following: Performs day-to-day clinical activities, which may include providing patient care in Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) clinics/Home-Based Primary Care, Geriatrics consultation and management in outpatient clinics, all telehealth modalities, e-consults, Palliative Care services, Non-Institutional Care programs, and transitional care team.
Collaborates daily with the interdisciplinary team (IDT), referral sources and all stakeholders. Provides effective collaboration and leadership to interdisciplinary teams and administrative staff. Completes home visits independently when assigned to Home-Based Primary Care (HBPC). Supervises clinical staff, including a nurse navigator, nurse practitioner and physician assistant.
Provides collaborative physician coverage in GEC programs including noninstitutional care programs and contract community nursing home programs. Provides guidance and coaching as needed to other Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and other interdisciplinary staff in GEC and referral sources. Completes medical records and encounters timely and accurately.
Communicates with patients, family members and treatment teams, including community partners and vendors. Addresses patient/family concerns in a timely manner. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday; 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.
Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.
NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.
The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.
Ashley.Gonzales2@va.gov · 8564380944
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $260000 – $315000/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-30.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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