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Job description
Join the Amarillo VA Medical Center as Home-Based Primary Care (HBPC) Medical Director
The Amarillo VA Medical Center, part of the Thomas E. Creek VA Health Care System, is seeking a dedicated and experienced physician to serve as the Home-Based Primary Care (HBPC) Medical Director within our Geriatric and Extended Care (GEC) Service.
This is a unique leadership opportunity to shape and advance a vital program serving our nation's Veterans—providing comprehensive, interdisciplinary care to frail and chronically ill patients in the comfort of their homes.
The HBPC Medical Director serves as the senior clinical leader for the HBPC program, overseeing care delivery across Amarillo and affiliated satellite locations. This role combines leadership (51% or more administrative FTE) with direct patient care (up to 49% clinical FTE) across GEC services, including outpatient geriatrics, Community Living Center (CLC), and Hospice & Palliative Care.
You will collaborate closely with the HBPC Program Director and report to the Chief of Geriatric and Extended Care.
Why Join Us?
Make a meaningful impact by caring for vulnerable Veterans in their homes
Lead a high-performing interdisciplinary care team
Influence program development at local, VISN, and national levels
Opportunities for academic affiliation, teaching, and mentorship
Work within a mission-driven, nationally respected healthcare system
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Program Oversight
Provide strategic and clinical leadership for the HBPC program
Collaborate with program leadership on operations, staffing, and performance improvement
Ensure compliance with VHA, Joint Commission, and accreditation standards
Lead program development and advocate for HBPC services within the VA and broader medical community
Participate in audits, reviews, and accreditation processes
Clinical Excellence
Deliver comprehensive primary care to medically complex Veterans in home settings
Supervise and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including advanced practice providers
Oversee patient care plans, consultations, hospital admissions, and transitions of care
Perform evaluations, diagnostics, prescribing, and ongoing management of acute and chronic conditions
Education & Collaboration
Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows
Partner with VA specialists and community providers to coordinate care
Promote best practices and advancements in geriatric and home-based care
Program Operations
Participate in team meetings and ensure effective communication across staff
Oversee patient safety initiatives, chart reviews, and quality monitoring
Coordinate physician coverage and ensure continuity of care
Support caregiver and patient education efforts
Ideal Candidate
Board-certified physician with expertise in geriatrics, internal medicine, or family medicine
Strong leadership and team-building skills
Passion for caring for complex, aging populations
Experience with interdisciplinary care and home-based services preferred
Additional Requirements
Ability to travel locally for home visits
Valid driver's license
Commitment to VA mission and patient-centered care
At the Amarillo VA Medical Center, you will do more than practice medicine—you will lead, innovate, and improve the lives of Veterans who depend on compassionate, coordinated care.
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Worksite address
amarillo, TX, 79161, US
Who can apply
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