Physician; Geriatrician

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Quality Care Our Heroes Deserve

Now is the time to take your career to the next level and become part of the high-caliber talent that is VA. Experience what 250,000 current VA employees already have state-of-the art practice settings, access to the latest technology, a multi-disciplinary team environment and the opportunity to provide the men and women who have bravely served this country with the finest patient care, benefits and customer satisfaction.

And with VA Patient Satisfaction Scores leading the healthcare industry, you'll be joining one of the most respected facilities in the Nation.

Quality Care Our Heroes Deserve

Now is the time to take your career to the next level and become part of the high-caliber talent that is VA. Experience what 250,000 current VA employees already have state-of-the art practice settings, access to the latest technology, a multi-disciplinary team environment and the opportunity to provide the men and women who have bravely served this country with the finest patient care, benefits and customer satisfaction.

And with VA Patient Satisfaction Scores leading the healthcare industry, you'll be joining one of the most respected facilities in the Nation.



Job Summary

The Boise VAMC is currently recruiting fortwo

Physicians(Geriatrician) positions to work in Medicine Service.

Those applicants who are interested in seeking an academic appointment please refer to USAJOB announcement number XB--CMT

OUR MISSION:
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.

Resume's will be reviewed on the 1st and 15th of each month until closing date.

You may be eligible to apply for the Education Debt Reduction Program. Please contact Human Resources at this medical center and speak with the Education Debt Reduction Program Coordinator for additional information.

Recruitment/Relocation Bonus: Recruitment/Relocation Bonusis authorized for this position.

Relocation Expenses:
Relocation expenses are authorized for this position.

The Department of Veterans Affairs offers Permanent Change of Station (PCS) relocation services. Permanent Change of Station is the relocation of a household due to government convenience in connection with a transfer between duty stations or facilities. For more information go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Your salary and grade will be determined by the Professional Standards Board (PSB). The PSB is a peer review process. The PSB will review your individual qualifications, education, professional training/internship(s) and professional experience to determine the most appropriate salary and grade based on your individual accomplishments.

Duties

The Boise VA Medical Center invites applications for a full-time position as a Geriatrician or an Internist with Geriatric experience based at the Boise VA Medical Center.

The Boise VA Medical Center has been academically affiliated with the University of Washington since 1977. It is a University of Washington teaching site for Internal Medicine at both the graduate (3rd and 4th year medical students) and postgraduate (R1 R3) levels. It is also a site for training of Family Practice (R-1) residents, nursing, pharmacy, and other ancillary program students.

Boise is located in scenic southwest Idaho near outstanding outdoor recreational areas for skiing, fishing, hunting, camping, whitewater sports and mountaineering. Boise is the capital of Idaho with numerous state government offices. Prominent local employment includes high-tech industries, corporation headquarters, and health-care. Educational facilities in the area include excellent schools, two universities (one with graduate education opportunities) and a four year liberal arts college.

The city supports numerous sports (football, basketball, ice hockey) and cultural (ballet, symphony, theatre companies including an outdoor Shakespeare venue, history and art museums) activities.

Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen and have an M.D. degree. Geriatric Board Certification in Internal Medicine/Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Board Certification with Geriatric Experience is required. The position provides the opportunity to practice Geriatrics in an Ambulatory care, Consultation, Nursing home, and inpatient Rehab practice. Candidates should have demonstrated ability as a clinician and teacher.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Heavy Lifting (45 lbs and over);
Moderate Carrying (15-44 lbs);
Straight Pulling;
Pushing;
Reaching above shoulder;
Walking (up to 3 hours);
Standing (up to 3 hours);
Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously;
Near vision correctable at 13"to 16";
Both eyes required;
Depth perception;
Ability to distinguish basic…