Medical Officer of the Day - Geriatrician

About the Role

Medical Officer of the Day - Geriatrician at Department of Veterans Affairs in Remote - New Jersey. Lifestyle: remote. Benefits: health benefits.

Work-Life Balance Factors

No night shifts Remote/telehealth

Key Responsibilities

• 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
• Oversee and manage the transfer of any veteran patient who requires hospital treatment that cannot be handled at the CLC

Requirements

• Travel Required
• Not required
• Credentialing
• does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.
• Other duties as assigned/required
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.

Benefits & Compensation

• The New Jersey VA Healthcare System is seeking Geriatricians to cover operational

Benefits & Compensation

• Relocation expenses reimbursed
• for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

Work Schedule

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Work Schedule

• on Weeknight, Weekend Night, Weekend Day, and Federal Holidays on an Intermittent and ongoing basis.
• Provide intermittent (per diem) coverage as Geriatrician for the Lyons, NJ VA Community Living Center for nights, weekends, and/or federal holidays.
• $1,350-$2,325 flat fee based on day of week and whether daytime or nighttime coverage being provided