This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. The Chief of Geriatrics & Extended Care (GEC) will report to the Chief of Staff. Chief, GEC has overall responsibility for community Living Center, Green House Homes, Home Based Primary Care and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitative Services at the VA Illiana Health Care system. The Chief, GEC works with considerable independence, assuming complete responsibility for a full range of treatment programs. Maintain minimum of 20 percent to 50 percent clinical responsibility and the remaining time will be for administrative duties as determined by the Chief of Staff. Duties include: Supervise and coordinate operations of the Geriatrics & Extended Care Service and rehabilitation services. Arrange and communicate to appropriate staff the availability of staff physicians and coverage for sick and annual leave and during non-administrative hours. Coordinate the screening and admission of patients to all G&ECS programs and emergency treatment and transfer procedures. Develop policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure adequate and comprehensive services and communicate these to staff physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistant, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, shabazims and other G&ECS staff. Coordinate use of resources, including space, supplies, and to some degree, staffing, in both direct patient care and support of health care delivery. Serve as a member of the Medical Center Clinical Executive Board, Medical Staff and communicating medical staff responsibilities and helping assure adherence of G&ECS physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners to the bylaws, rules, and regulations. Make credentialing and privileging recommendations for physicians and LIPs and ensure other health care professionals involved in the care of long term care patients practice within the scope of their licenses. Meets ECF, DUSHOM, and program specific monitors as outlined by director and Chief of Staff. Ensure delivery of high quality care for patients in G&ECS and HBPC by working with facility and VISN leadership. Coordinate and promote service level Quality Improvement and Utilization Review by stimulating parent services. Ensure adequate medical record documentation, organize in-service programs and encourage continuing medical education to staff, while participating in all these activities. As chair of Geriatrics Multidisciplinary Committee ensure adequate patient safety and care by reviewing incident report summaries and other performance improvement programs by helping and tracking needed changes. Work with the infection control nurse, patient safety coordinator, and wound care coordinator to ensure compliance with infection control and patient safety goals. Ensure PM&RS staff provide evaluation and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal disorders in the outpatient clinic. Assist in development of policies, procedures, and guidelines for appropriate referral of patients to PM&RS including chiropractic clinic and the therapeutic clinics. Ensure delivery of high quality of care for patients by working with committees such as: Clinical Guidelines committee, Peer Review committee, and Major Medical Equipment. Ensures PM&RS staff thoroughly evaluate patients for electric mobility equipment. Ensure that patients admitted to the Rehabilitation Focus ward are all evaluated and recommended for treatment in the appropriate therapy clinics. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. 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 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. 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.