Physician - Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC) Clinician Investigator

The Minneapolis VA Health Care System (MVAHCS) is looking for a physician to serve as a clinician investigator in its Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC).

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. The MVAHCS is a tertiary referral health care facility with affiliated hospital and community-based clinics. It is a major teaching site for medical students, residents, fellows and allied health trainees, and it maintains a large, well-funded research program. The University of Minnesota (UMN) is our primary academic affiliate. The MVAHCS GRECC is an interdisciplinary center of excellence with a three-part mission: (1) conduction of geriatrics and gerontology research; (2) development, implementation, evaluation and dissemination of models of clinical services that enhance care and improve health outcomes for older Veterans; and (3) education and development of current and future geriatrics and gerontology investigators, educators, clinicians and leaders. Historically, MVAHCS GRECC activities have focused on aging brain. The candidate will contribute to the MVAHCS GRECC mission to conduct research to improve the health and welfare of older Veterans, develop innovative clinical models of geriatric care, and advance the geriatric education of clinical health care staff and trainees. More specifically, the candidate will: (1) develop, secure funding support for, conduct and publish geriatrics-related research (approximately 70% FTE); (2) deliver geriatrics-related clinical service (approximately 20% FTE); and (3) deliver clinical geriatrics-related education for VA clinical staff and medical and allied health trainees (approximately 10% FTE). Eligible individuals should have a demonstrated history of grant funding for academic initiatives and a strong track record of collaboration. Research and clinical experience in the diagnosis and management of older patients with cognitive disorders is a high priority. Experience in didactic and clinical geriatric education for clinical staff and trainees, in clinical innovation or quality improvement initiatives, and in program development and evaluation also are highly valued. The candidate will be expected to obtain an academic appointment with the University of Minnesota (UMN) Medical School (e.g., Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Care). The candidate is expected to obtain an academic appointment through the University of Minnesota (UMN) Medical School (e.g., Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Care) and to participate in activities in their academic home departments at the MVAHCS and UMN. Some GRECC physicians have contributed clinical service to their MVAHCS home academic departments at the discretion of the GRECC Director though this is not explicitly required for this position. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary 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 Work Schedule: Week 1: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 5:00pm; Week 2: Monday - Tuesday, 7:30am - 5:00pm & Wednesday - Thursday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Additional information may be provided during the interview process.

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.