Physician; Home Based Primary Care Medical Director

Summary

Lt. Col. Luke Weathers Jr. VAMC in Memphis, TN is recruiting a Home-Based Primary Care (HBPC) Medical Director Physician to serve as a full-time Geriatrics and Extended Care physician. The position is accountable to the Chief of Geriatrics and Extended Care, ensuring effective delivery of state‑of‑the‑art care and compliance with standards.

• United States citizenship; non‑citizens may be appointed only when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA policy.
• Doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an institution approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year of completion.
• Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. See notes on ACGME/AOA accreditation, post‑medical‑school training, or non‑U.S. residency training.
• Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited programs who meet the basic requirements may be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs) on an intermittent basis under limited scope of practice.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Preferred experience:
  
  outpatient or in‑home management of frailty, complex chronic medical conditions, geriatric or elder care, and interdisciplinary team collaboration.
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• Physical requirements in accordance with VA Directive and Handbook 5019.

• Serve as the HBPC Program Medical Director, responsible for overall medical care delivered by the HBPC team in the Memphis VA Medical Center.
• Collaborate with the HBPC Program Director and provide medical leadership, advocacy, and strategic direction.
• Act as backup for other HBPC team providers and the inpatient Geriatrics Evaluation and Management unit physician.
• Clinically supervise program staff physicians and mid‑level providers.
• Oversee clinical supervision and management of patients, ensuring high‑quality care and performance improvement activities.
• Monitor the appropriateness of care provided and address patient medical complaints and unusual occurrences.
• Conduct home visits to provide care or resolve issues when appropriate.
• Develop and coordinate educational programs for medical staff and clinical experiences for medical students, residents, and fellows assigned to the HBPC Program.
• Participate in HBPC team meetings to discuss clinical, administrative, and policy issues, offering solutions and identifying improvement areas.
• Keep the team apprised of advancements in medical practice and community resources.
• Arrange primary‑care provider coverage and communicate coverage plans.
• Collaborate with community home‑health and hospice agencies as needed.
• Assist with administrative duties such as reviewing, approving, and signing required physician forms.
• Remain available for collaborative problem‑solving with team members.

• Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and regular salary increases.
• Paid time off: 50–55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and up to 5 days CMEs).
• Retirement benefits: traditional federal pension (vesting after 5 years) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution.
• Insurance:
  Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long‑term care (many programs may be carried into retirement).
• Licensure:
  One full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory.
• Continuing medical education:
  Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (eligible for full‑time physicians with board certification).
• Malpractice:
  Free liability protection with tail coverage.
• No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.
• Work schedule:
  
  Monday‑Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) eligibility: student loan repayment up to $200,000 for 1–5 years (subject to VHA policy). Former EDRP participants are ineligible to re‑apply.