The James J. Peters VA Medical Center is seeking a Board Certified Physician in the Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC) Program. James J Peters VAMC is a large, complex, diversified university-affiliated general medical and surgical teaching facility. The incumbent will be the Associate Director for Education and Evaluation (AD/EE) in the GRECC Program. The Associate Director for Education and Evaluation (AD/EE) in the GRECC Program reports directly to the GRECC Director. The GRECC is an interdisciplinary center of excellence with a three-part mission: (1) conduction of geriatrics and gerontology research; (2) development, implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of models of clinical services that enhance care and improve health outcomes for older Veterans; (3) education and development of current and future geriatrics and gerontology investigators, educators, clinicians, and leaders The provider adheres to the primary mission of the GRECC education activities by applying new knowledge and ideas, evaluating their effectiveness in patient care settings, and demonstrating their practicality for implementation across the VA system. The incumbent collaborates with the VA medical facility Designated Education Officer and profession-specific VA Program Director/Site Director for purposes of providing GRECC-related clinical training to health professional trainees. As AD/EE, the incumbent will conduct, but is not limited to, these duties: Manages administrative programs/functions to include annual reporting submission requirements and Geriatrics and Gerontology Advisory Committee (GGAC) site visit support. Oversees the GRECC clinical geriatrics training programs, including the clinical fellowship program, the resident and medical student rotations, and the allied health trainees. Develops, teaches, evaluates, and disseminates geriatrics-focused clinical educational programs to multidisciplinary VA staff and medical and allied health trainees that increase knowledge and change behavior to improve the quality of geriatric care. Directs, advances, teaches, assesses, and disseminates educational programs on aging research methods for early-career VA investigators, with the goal of expanding their expertise and improving the precision and impact of their research. Secures VA and non-VA research funding and develops the infrastructure to support JJPVAMC GRECC educational programs. Develops, secures support for, conducts, and publishes geriatrics and gerontology education-related and other geriatrics and gerontology research. Leads and collaborates on other local, regional, and national geriatrics and gerontology education and program development and evaluation. Identify and develop support mechanisms to underwrite GRECC educational programs, collaborating with the Associate Director for Clinical (AD/C) in instituting and conducting evaluation strategies targeting clinical demonstration projects. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. 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 a 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: Part-time, per service needs. 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 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. 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