Physician -Medical Director of CLC

Veterans Health Administration

Marion, IN

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$200,000–$235,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Assisted Living, Best Practices, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Monitoring, Clinical Study Publications, Clinical Support, Conferences, Department of Veterans Affairs, Documentation, Documentation Standards, English Language, Geriatrics, Health Plan, Healthcare, Healthcare Administration, Leadership, Long-Term Care, Maintain Compliance, Medicine, Mentoring, Operations Planning, Osteopathy, Patient Care, People Management, Performance Metrics, Primary Care, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Quality Monitoring, Regulatory Requirements, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Training Program, United States Citizen, Vaccination, Veterans Benefits

LOCATION

Marion, IN

POSTED

3 days ago

Physician - Medical Director of CLC The Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Physician Medical Director for the Community Living Center at the VA Northern Indiana Health Care System in Marion, IN. The Medical Director is responsible for clinical and administrative oversight of the CLC, ensuring high-quality care for Veteran residents, providing direct medical care, leading interdisciplinary care planning, supervising clinical activities, and supporting quality improvement, compliance, and resident outcomes. Agency: Veterans Health Administration Facility: VA Northern Indiana Health Care System Location: Marion, IN Vacancies: 1 Salary: $200,000 - $235,000 per year Salary Note: A formal pay-setting process will determine salary. Salary may be at any point within the listed range. Pay Scale & Grade: VM-15 Promotion Potential: None Work Schedule: Full-time, 7:30am - 4:00pm or compressed tour Appointment Type: Permanent Telework: Not available Remote: No Travel Required: Not required Relocation Expenses: Not reimbursed Recruitment Incentive: Not authorized Drug Test: Required Security Clearance: Not required Position Sensitivity/Risk: Non-sensitive / Low Risk Background Check: Credentialing and suitability/fitness required Financial Disclosure: Not required Federal Service: Excepted Service Union Representation: No Supervisory Status: Yes Key Responsibilities: Provide direct medical care to Community Living Center patients. Conduct comprehensive initial and follow-up assessments of residents. Develop, implement, and review individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members. Ensure optimal functioning of primary care services, including diagnosis, treatment, and patient management. Maintain current knowledge of standards and best practices in geriatric and long-term care medicine. Provide clinical and administrative oversight of the Community Living Center. Oversee and coordinate clinical activities and medical staff within the CLC. Ensure compliance with VA policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Serve as a key member of the CLC leadership team. Participate in strategic planning and decision-making processes. Facilitate interdisciplinary team meetings and care conferences. Monitor and improve quality measures, performance metrics, and resident outcomes. Provide guidance, mentorship, and supervision to clinical staff, residents, and fellows. Basic Qualifications: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Non-citizens may only be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Must have a Doctor of Medicine degree or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine. Medical degree must be from a school approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year the course of study was completed. Must have a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia. Must have completed residency training in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification, unless otherwise covered by VA policy. Applicants pending completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Must be subject to background/security investigation. Must pass a pre-employment physical examination. Must pass pre-employment drug testing and remain subject to testing requirements for this testing designated position. Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959. Must complete all application requirements and online onboarding requirements. Must provide acceptable identification for employment eligibility verification. Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program as required for Department of Veterans Affairs health care personnel. Selected applicant may be required to serve a probationary period. Eligibility: This announcement is open to the public, including U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the United States. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. The two-page resume requirement does not apply to this position. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. The announcement may close before the listed closing date if the position is filled through other means. Preferred Experience/Qualifications: Board certified or board eligible physician preferred. Experience in Primary Care Medicine preferred. Administrative and leadership experience in operations, planning, and supervision in a tertiary care environment preferred. Experience or interest in geriatric, long-term care, or Community Living Center medicine preferred. Education: Doctor of Medicine or equivalent allopathic or osteopathic medical degree is required. Schools of medicine must have been accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education for the year the degree was granted. Schools of osteopathic medicine must have been approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation for the year the degree was granted. Foreign medical graduates must have confirmation that the medical school meets or met Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates eligibility requirements for the year of graduation, unless otherwise covered by VA policy. Required Documents: CV and/or resume Standard Clinical Resume Document uploaded into the restricted resume field Full resume or CV may be uploaded separately into the other document upload field without page limitation Other documents may be requested later in the process if needed DD-214 / Statement of Service, if claiming Veterans' preference SF-15 and supporting documentation, if claiming 10-point Veterans' preference Benefits: Competitive salary with regular salary increases and potential annual performance bonus. 50 to 55 days of paid time off per year, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and possible 5-day paid CME absence. Traditional federal pension with 5-year vesting. Federal 401(k)-style retirement plan with up to 5% VA contribution. Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance options. One full and unrestricted medical license from any U.S. State or Territory is accepted for VA practice. Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement for full-time board-certified physicians. Free liability protection with tail coverage provided. No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting. Application Deadline: July 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET Status: Accepting applications This announcement for a Physician - Medical Director of CLC position at the VA Northern Indiana Health Care System is accepting applications until July 31, 2026, unless it closes earlier because the position is filled through other means.5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386

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