Medical Officer of the Day-Geriatrician

Medical Officer of the Day-Geriatrician

Lyons, New JerseyPosted 12d agoattending physician
~$325,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage

Reported by 33 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

Internal MedicinePer diemWeeknight, Weekend Night, Weekend Day, and Federal Holidays; intermittent (per diem) · On-call coverage for weeknights, weekends, and federal holidays

Overview

Location
Lyons, New Jersey
Schedule
Weeknight, Weekend Night, Weekend Day, and Federal Holidays; intermittent (per diem) · On-call coverage for weeknights, weekends, and federal holidays
SalaryDr Signal range
$290k – $350k

33 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
VA Community Living Center · VA Hospital/Medical Center with long-term care facility

Role summary

The New Jersey VA Healthcare System seeks a Geriatrician for intermittent per diem coverage (weeknights, weekends, federal holidays) at the Lyons VA Community Living Center, managing admissions, medical care, and patient transfers for veteran patients, compensated at a flat fee of $1,350–$2,325 per shift based on day and shift type. U.S. citizenship is required; non-citizens may be appointed only if qualified citizens cannot be recruited.

What the posting highlights

  • Intermittent per diem coverage for operational hours and holidays
  • Care setting: Inpatient only (Community Living Center facility)
  • Patient population: Veteran patients; geriatric population

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$290k–$350k · $325k median
$283kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$357k

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

What physicians report
$290k – $350k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
33 recent physician reports · region cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation
Bonus / incentives
No bonus structure stated

Benefits named in the posting

  • Comprehensive total rewards package (VHA Physician Total Rewards)
  • Participation in seasonal influenza vaccination program
Physician-reported total comp$290k–$350k · $325k median
$283kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$357k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 33 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

Next steps

Employer

Veterans Health Administration

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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
VA Community Living Center
Facility type
VA Hospital/Medical Center with long-term care facility
Patient population
Veteran patients; geriatric population
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
New Jersey
Per diem
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
VA Community Living Center

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Work Design

Schedule
Weeknight, Weekend Night, Weekend Day, and Federal Holidays; intermittent (per diem)
Call burden
On-call coverage for weeknights, weekends, and federal holidays
Shift type
Night and day shifts; intermittent coverage
Patient volume
Unspecified volume of veteran patients at Community Living Center
Inpatient / outpatient
Inpatient only (Community Living Center facility)
Coverage model
Intermittent per diem coverage for operational hours and holidays
Admin burden
Medical examinations, medication ordering, dietary management, lab follow-ups, admissions/readmissions processing, patient transfers to hospitals

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No
Visa sponsorship
no
H-1B
No

Source & Verification

Source
Government source
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
1 wk ago
Last verified
today
Extraction confidence
75%

Full description

The New Jersey VA Healthcare System is seeking a Geriatrician to cover operational hours on Weeknight, Weekend Night, Weekend Day, and Federal Holidays on an Intermittent basis. Provide intermittent (per diem) coverage as Geriatrician for the Lyons, NJ VA Community Living Center for nights, weekends, and/or federal holidays. Handle new admissions and readmissions of veteran patients from East Orange VA Medical Center or outside hospitals Perform medical examinations, order medications, and prescribe and manage dietary needs for veterans in the CLC Perform follow-ups on sick veterans, follow up on labs, and assess and treat any veteran who falls ill during the coverage hours Oversee and manage the transfer of any veteran patient who requires hospital treatment that cannot be handled at the CLC Other duties as assigned/required Pay: $1,350-$2,325 flat fee based on day of week and whether daytime or nighttime coverage being providedWork Schedule: Intermittent VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: In Accordance With VA Directive and Handbook 5019 U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or other supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.