Physician - Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Role Description:

The Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC) is seeking a part-time (.4 FTE) Geriatric Care Physician to join our team in Grand Junction, Colorado. In this part-time, onsite role youll support the inpatient, Community Living Center and Home-Based Primary Care and may include Palliative Care for our Veteran population. The Veterans Health Administration Western Colorado Healthcare System features specialized personal care epitomizing excellence in healthcare delivered through a unique combination of medical center-based and local community-focused medicine. Be a part of the team who brings innovative, leading-edge care to Americas Veterans. 

The Opportunity:

• High quality, inpatient care in the Community Living Center, Home-Based Primary Care, plus Palliative Care
• No call and no nights
• Strong team support including pharmacy, psychology, nursing, and rehab therapy

Basic Requirements:

• MD, or DO degree from a fully accredited medical or osteopathic school of medicine, board certified
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in any US state
• Residency Training: Physicians must have completed approved US residency training

• Proven experience as a practicing physician specializing in geriatric medicine and acute care for elderly patients is preferred

Position Highlights:

• Strong work/life balance at a medium-sized facility
• Paid Time Off: Generous package of annual paid time off per year consisting of annual leave, sick leave, and 11 paid Federal holidays
• Excellent Federal Benefits:
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5-year vest) 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
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• No Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
• Work Schedule: Regular business hours adjustable to the needs of the service line, bi-weekly pay schedule

Compensation: Pro-rated, competitive salary, sign-on incentive potential, annual bonus range. Base salary range $110k - $125k plus up to $15k annual bonus. Position is also eligible for student loan payment reimbursement program if individual eligibility requirements are met.

About Grand Junction, Colorado and the VA Medical Center:

The Grand Junction VAMC services those who serve our country providing critical medical services including acute and chronic inpatient and outpatient care. The facility consists of 53-bed capabilities for surgical procedures, specialty care, psychiatric in/outpatient services, as well as a Community Living Center, and social programs and services. The service area encompasses western Colorado and eastern Utah regions and includes the primary VAMC plus four satellite clinics.

Grand Junction is an outdoor recreational hub; a medium-size metro area set in the high desert and mesas of the Rocky Mountains. Come enjoy the majestic beauty and mild climate of the western Colorado canyons and countryside. Recognized as 2024s #1 Best Place to Live in Colorado by USA Today, Grand Junction is worth checking out.