The Geriatric and Extended Care Geriatric Evaluation and Management Clinic (GEM) Medical Director's role is to lead interdisciplinary staff in providing high quality patient centered care to Veterans in the outpatient setting. The Kerrville GEM clinic provides both primary care and specialty care to geriatric patients.
The medical director is responsible for the quality of care, the productivity and the developmental and implementation of programs and initiatives to meet the STVHCS mission.
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until January 8, 2027. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be October 15, 2026, with subsequent cut-off dates on the 1st of each month. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.
The Kerrville GEM clinic provides both primary care and specialty care to geriatric patients. The medical director is responsible for the quality of care provided by the program, for the productivity of the program and for the development and implementation of programs and initiatives to meet the South Texas Veterans Health Care System {STVHCS) mission.
Duties include but are not limited to the following: Administrative Duties: Leadership responsibilities HR Management Staff Management Time/Leave Management Business Planning/Systems Redesign Clinical Management Transfers and Admissions coordination GEM Clinic safety and environmental standards responsibility, etc.
Supervisory Duties: overseeing daily operation of assigned section evaluating work performance developing and implementing performance improvement plans and performance standards planning and scheduling work assignments approving leave effecting disciplinary measures advising, counseling and instructing employees collaborating with Labor Relations to resolve grievances and more serious complaints, etc.
Clinical Duties: remaining privileged and practicing specialty field providing patient care applying knowledge to patient care and the education of others timely document clinic encounters in VA's Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS), etc.
Education, Research and Development Duties: Liaisoning with ACOS for Education for UME/GME issues and ensures orientation to section rotation for program trainees (residents, students) Teaching, monitoring and coordinating educational activities, and complying with necessary trainee supervision Liaisoning with ACOS for Research Identifying and defining significant Research and Development problems Supporting the ACOS for Research and subordinate staff to plan and execute research program(s) Generating effective reports and results worthy of publication, etc.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Work Schedule: TBD (Typically Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm CST) Telework: Ad-hoc only, as determined by the agency policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $240000 – $300000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2027-01-08.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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