Physician - Geriatrics

Summary
Education and length of practice are considered through a formal

Benefits & Compensation

-setting process to determine the final compensable

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(Base

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+ Market

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)

Summary
Education and length of practice are considered through a formal

Benefits & Compensation

-setting process to determine the final compensable

Benefits & Compensation

(Base

Benefits & Compensation

+ Market

Benefits & Compensation

)

Overview
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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates
01/20/2026 to 09/25/2026

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$200,000 to - $225,000 per year

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scale & grade
VM 15

Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Bronx, NY
1 vacancy

Remote job
No

Telework eligible
No

Travel Required
Not required

Relocation expenses reimbursed
No

Appointment type
Permanent

Work Schedule

Full-time

Service
Excepted

Promotion potential
None

Job family (Series)
0602 Medical Officer

Supervisory status
No

Security clearance
Not Required

Drug test
Yes

Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Trust determination process
Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure
No

Bargaining unit status
No

Announcement number
CBTE-12864333-26-SMD
Control number
854842400

This job is open to
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U. S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U. S.
Clarification from the agency
All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U. S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens. NOTE: The 2-page Resume

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does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

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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.

VA offers a comprehensive

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package. VHA Physician

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Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
EDRP Authorized: Yes

Benefits & Compensation: Competitive

Benefits & Compensation, annual performance bonus, regular

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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

The GeriPACT team is a collaborative partnership with an interdisciplinary team of suitably prepared health care professionals. It consists of the GeriPACT provider, a registered nurse, a social worker, a Clinical Pharmacist, a clinical associate (generally a licensed vocational nurse, licensed practical nurse, or health technician), and clerical staff. Following PACT terminology, this group is referred to as the "GeriPACT Teamlet;" other clinicians (e. g., mental health professional, dietician, occupational and physical therapist, audiologist, etc.) are also involved in clinical care as patient needs or local preferences dictate.

(1) In the context of GeriPACT, this includes geriatricians or suitably-trained physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, social workers, clinical pharmacists, dieticians, mental health providers, rehabilitation professionals, and chaplains. These individuals are experienced in working as a coordinated unit in the patient-centric assessment