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Geriatric Clinical Faculty Physician
Richmond, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Internal Medicine-Geriatrics
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
Academic/Training Program
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States
Visa Sponsorship
Yes
Job Description
Last Update:
1/12/15
Sweet Virginia!
Company: VCU Health System
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Virginia Commonwealth University’s Division of Geriatric Medicine seeks a geriatric clinical faculty physician. VCU Health System’s geriatric services are nationally renowned and consistently recognized for excellence in patient care and exceptional approaches to healthcare delivery.
We are seeking a Geriatrician to join our multidisciplinary Geriatric team dedicated to caring for older adults across the care continuum. Our team of Geriatricians, Nurse Practitioners, Social Workers, Pharmacists and support staff partners with patients, families and the community to provide evidence-based care in the office, hospital, long-term care, PACE center, and at home.
The successful candidate will become a member of MCV Physicians Inc., a multi-specialty group of over 600 physicians and will join a well-established team of 9 geriatricians/12 nurse practitioners. This is an opportunity to participate in a comprehensive approach to serving older adults with an organization that has made a strong commitment to success and become one of the nation’s best in the design and delivery of services that serve adults with advanced chronic illness. If you possess leadership aptitude, we would like to discuss managerial roles. If you have an interest in Geriatric research, you may have opportunities for that here as well. Our residency and fellowship programs may offer you the ability to share your expertise with others. Three years\' experience is favorable, but not required
We are currently recruiting for the following Geriatrics positions:
- Ambulatory Care
- Long Term Care & Inpatient Consults
- House Calls Program
- PACE
Being employed by MCV Physicians will allow/enable you:
• A competitive compensation package with incentive opportunity
• A comprehensive benefits package including generous time off, CME allowances and retirement
• Relocation assistance
• Paid malpractice w/tail coverage
• Membership in a growing and nationally-recognized best practice model of care
• Work in a model that values quality and outcomes over productivity
• Leadership of a dynamic inter-disciplinary team
• Shared call- affording exceptional work/life balance
• Academic appointment at Virginia Commonwealth University
• Active involvement in resident/medical student education
• Research activities dependent upon skills and interests
• Service of the highest quality to the people of the state of Virginia and beyond
• Educational assistance
• On-campus child care
• On-campus fitness center.
• Fish, boat, or water ski on the James River or the Chesapeake Bay
• Unique assortment of cultural and historical amenities as well as superior dining and entertainment
• Multitude of outstanding educational options, outstanding local high schools, colleges and universities
Requirements include:
• Board certification (or eligibility) in Family or Internal medicine
• Board certification (or eligibility) also in Geriatrics (preferred)
• Certificate of Added Qualifications in Geriatrics (preferred)
• Fellowship training (preferred)
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Virginia
• DEA license required
Family friendly office hours are M-F 8:00 to 5:00 with no weekend or evening hours, offering an excellent quality of life. Practice call is very limited and over the phone.
Openings may be filled quickly, so if you or colleague you may know are interested in this exciting employment opportunity, we encourage you to submit your CV today!
For additional information or to apply,
Aisha DeBerry, PHR
Physician recruiter
MCV Physicians
One Capitol Square
830 E. Main St., Suite 1900
Richmond, Virginia 23298
Phone: [Register to View]
Email: [Register to View] />
About MCV Physicians
Whether your focus is academic or community based, we invite you to learn more about MCV Physicians and its highly respected and nationally recognized medical staff, including accomplished clinicians, excellent educators and skilled researchers.
Among our medical staff are internationally renowned physicians, dozens of whom have been recognized among the best doctors in the country. Many of our physicians also have been ranked among the top doctors in Richmond in specialties ranging from allergies to vascular surgery. And for several years running, we\'ve been selected as a premier health care provider by many rating organizations, including U.S.News & World Report.
About VCU
U.S. News and World Report ranked the VCU Medical Center the No. 1 hospital in Virginia and the Richmond metropolitan area, reflecting four programs — Nephrology, Pulmonology, Orthopedics and Urology — in the top 50. The medical center was also ranked as “high-performing” in cancer, cardiology, diabetes, gastroenterology, geriatrics, gynecology, neurosurgery, rehabilitation and ear, nose and throat services.
As the region’s Level 1 Trauma Center, the VCU Medical Center has more than 600 physicians in 200 specialties, the area’s only NCI-designated cancer center — the VCU Massey Cancer Center — and a full-service children’s hospital, Children’s Hospital of Richmondat VCU.
About Richmond, VA
The Richmond region is centrally located along the East Coast and within a day’s drive of more than half of the United States population. The region offers the cultural and recreational opportunities of a large city with minimal traffic congestion and an average 24-minute commute.
Atlantic beaches, Blue Ridge mountain ski slopes and hiking, and Washington D.C.’s cultural amenities are all within a two-hour drive.
The area boasts a wide variety of arts, culture, and entertainment. Strong arts programs from local colleges, the Richmond Ballet, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and numerous historical landmarks provide many enriching experiences.
In addition to collegiate and semi-pro sports, Richmond is the future home of the Washington Redskins training camp. Richmond is also home to the Richmond International Raceway and in close proximity to amusement parks, state parks and outdoor recreation activities. Richmonders are very active- they take full advantage of the area\'s athletic events, fitness facilities, and public gardens, as well as the natural offerings of the James River flowing through the heart of the city.
Company: VCU Health System
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Virginia Commonwealth University’s Division of Geriatric Medicine seeks a geriatric clinical faculty physician. VCU Health System’s geriatric services are nationally renowned and consistently recognized for excellence in patient care and exceptional approaches to healthcare delivery.
We are seeking a Geriatrician to join our multidisciplinary Geriatric team dedicated to caring for older adults across the care continuum. Our team of Geriatricians, Nurse Practitioners, Social Workers, Pharmacists and support staff partners with patients, families and the community to provide evidence-based care in the office, hospital, long-term care, PACE center, and at home.
The successful candidate will become a member of MCV Physicians Inc., a multi-specialty group of over 600 physicians and will join a well-established team of 9 geriatricians/12 nurse practitioners. This is an opportunity to participate in a comprehensive approach to serving older adults with an organization that has made a strong commitment to success and become one of the nation’s best in the design and delivery of services that serve adults with advanced chronic illness. If you possess leadership aptitude, we would like to discuss managerial roles. If you have an interest in Geriatric research, you may have opportunities for that here as well. Our residency and fellowship programs may offer you the ability to share your expertise with others. Three years\' experience is favorable, but not required
We are currently recruiting for the following Geriatrics positions:
- Ambulatory Care
- Long Term Care & Inpatient Consults
- House Calls Program
- PACE
Being employed by MCV Physicians will allow/enable you:
• A competitive compensation package with incentive opportunity
• A comprehensive benefits package including generous time off, CME allowances and retirement
• Relocation assistance
• Paid malpractice w/tail coverage
• Membership in a growing and nationally-recognized best practice model of care
• Work in a model that values quality and outcomes over productivity
• Leadership of a dynamic inter-disciplinary team
• Shared call- affording exceptional work/life balance
• Academic appointment at Virginia Commonwealth University
• Active involvement in resident/medical student education
• Research activities dependent upon skills and interests
• Service of the highest quality to the people of the state of Virginia and beyond
• Educational assistance
• On-campus child care
• On-campus fitness center.
• Fish, boat, or water ski on the James River or the Chesapeake Bay
• Unique assortment of cultural and historical amenities as well as superior dining and entertainment
• Multitude of outstanding educational options, outstanding local high schools, colleges and universities
Requirements include:
• Board certification (or eligibility) in Family or Internal medicine
• Board certification (or eligibility) also in Geriatrics (preferred)
• Certificate of Added Qualifications in Geriatrics (preferred)
• Fellowship training (preferred)
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Virginia
• DEA license required
Family friendly office hours are M-F 8:00 to 5:00 with no weekend or evening hours, offering an excellent quality of life. Practice call is very limited and over the phone.
Openings may be filled quickly, so if you or colleague you may know are interested in this exciting employment opportunity, we encourage you to submit your CV today!
For additional information or to apply,
Aisha DeBerry, PHR
Physician recruiter
MCV Physicians
One Capitol Square
830 E. Main St., Suite 1900
Richmond, Virginia 23298
Phone: [Register to View]
Email: [Register to View] />
About MCV Physicians
Whether your focus is academic or community based, we invite you to learn more about MCV Physicians and its highly respected and nationally recognized medical staff, including accomplished clinicians, excellent educators and skilled researchers.
Among our medical staff are internationally renowned physicians, dozens of whom have been recognized among the best doctors in the country. Many of our physicians also have been ranked among the top doctors in Richmond in specialties ranging from allergies to vascular surgery. And for several years running, we\'ve been selected as a premier health care provider by many rating organizations, including U.S.News & World Report.
About VCU
U.S. News and World Report ranked the VCU Medical Center the No. 1 hospital in Virginia and the Richmond metropolitan area, reflecting four programs — Nephrology, Pulmonology, Orthopedics and Urology — in the top 50. The medical center was also ranked as “high-performing” in cancer, cardiology, diabetes, gastroenterology, geriatrics, gynecology, neurosurgery, rehabilitation and ear, nose and throat services.
As the region’s Level 1 Trauma Center, the VCU Medical Center has more than 600 physicians in 200 specialties, the area’s only NCI-designated cancer center — the VCU Massey Cancer Center — and a full-service children’s hospital, Children’s Hospital of Richmondat VCU.
About Richmond, VA
The Richmond region is centrally located along the East Coast and within a day’s drive of more than half of the United States population. The region offers the cultural and recreational opportunities of a large city with minimal traffic congestion and an average 24-minute commute.
Atlantic beaches, Blue Ridge mountain ski slopes and hiking, and Washington D.C.’s cultural amenities are all within a two-hour drive.
The area boasts a wide variety of arts, culture, and entertainment. Strong arts programs from local colleges, the Richmond Ballet, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and numerous historical landmarks provide many enriching experiences.
In addition to collegiate and semi-pro sports, Richmond is the future home of the Washington Redskins training camp. Richmond is also home to the Richmond International Raceway and in close proximity to amusement parks, state parks and outdoor recreation activities. Richmonders are very active- they take full advantage of the area\'s athletic events, fitness facilities, and public gardens, as well as the natural offerings of the James River flowing through the heart of the city.