Physician - Geriatrics
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
This is a Physician position specializing in Geriatrics within the Department of Veterans Affairs in New York.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide geriatric medical care.
- Participate in formal pay-setting process considering education and experience.
Requirements
- Medical degree and board certification in Geriatrics.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range $200,000 to $225,000 per year.
- Compensation based on education and length of practice.
Work Schedule
- No explicit schedule, call, weekend, or night shift details provided.
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 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
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.
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (1)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2mo ago
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