Physician - Geriatrics

Department of Veterans AffairsGreat Workplace

2 months ago

Bronx, New Yorkup to $200,000Full TimeGeriatrics

✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Loan repayment up to $200K. 50+ days PTO. $200K-$225K salary. Full benefits. Moonlighting allowed. Bronx, NY.

Work-Life Balance Factors

Remote/telehealth

Key Responsibilities

centric assessment

Requirements

Travel Required
Not required
Not Required
Credentialing
does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Benefits & Compensation

Relocation expenses reimbursed
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
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)

Work Schedule

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Geriatrics at Department of Veterans Affairs a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Geriatrics physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Geriatrics — Physician Career Context

This Geriatrics position at Department of Veterans Affairs is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Geriatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $250k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $330k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Department of Veterans Affairs lists compensation for this physician position at $200k to $225k annually.

This is approximately 15% below the national median for Geriatrics professionals, which is around $250k.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Bronx, New York.

Why This Position Stands Out

No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($200k–$225k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Malpractice Coverage with Tail, Loan Repayment ($200,000), 50-55 days PTO, CME allowance ($1,000), Annual Performance Bonus. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Geriatrics physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.