Physician- Geriatrics & Extended Care- Community Living Center Medical Director

Job Title

Oversee the service, quality, and safety of the Community Living Center along with leadership members of the CLC and the organization

Attend daily hospital or CLC huddle to maintain communication with hospital teams

Assist with CLC Consultation as needed in hospital or from non-VA settings

Serve as CLC Attending for majority of the year in rotation

Understand, manage, and report data related to/from CLC (local and national)

Serve as a member of the GEC Leaders Group (meeting monthly and ad hoc)

Work closely with Community Living Center Assistant Director, Nurse Manager, Social Worker, MDS Coordinator, QI Nurse, and providers in rotation to ensure efficient and safe daily operations of the nursing home

Serve as Chair or Co-Chair of CLC Steering Committee

Lead CLC strategic planning, performance improvement, quality assurance, continuous survey readiness, and committee/work groups in collaboration

Ensure VERA reimbursement matches the care provider on the CLC each year

Assist in review, understanding, and revision of CLC policy and VHA guidance

Assist with response and management of Action Items related to CLC

Assist with response and management of emergencies as it relates to CLC

Serve as one local point of contact and subject matter expert as it relates to geriatric care and nursing home care

Maintain licensures and certifications requisite for credentials and privileges at the OKC VA HCS at all times

Meet ethical and professional standards as written in the Medical Staff Bylaws and ensure that work relations are in compliance with facility standards and expectations as written and communicated

Other duties or cross-coverage as assigned by Associate Chief of Staff

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus):
May be authorized to highly qualified applicant.

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment):
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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

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm