About this opportunity
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs lists this Podiatrist (GEM Medical Director) opportunity in kerrville, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Summary
The Geriatric and Extended Care Geriatric Evaluation and Management Clinic (GEM) Medical Director's role is to lead interdisciplinary staff in providing high quality patient centered care to Veterans in the outpatient setting. The Kerrville GEM clinic provides both primary care and specialty care to geriatric patients. The medical director is responsible for the quality of care - the productivity and the developmental and implementation of programs and initiatives to meet the STVHCS mission.
Summary
The Geriatric and Extended Care Geriatric Evaluation and Management Clinic (GEM) Medical Director's role is to lead interdisciplinary staff in providing high quality patient centered care to Veterans in the outpatient setting. The Kerrville GEM clinic provides both primary care and specialty care to geriatric patients. The medical director is responsible for the quality of care - the productivity and the developmental and implementation of programs and initiatives to meet the STVHCS mission.
Duties
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until January 8 - 2027
The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be October 15 - 2026 - with subsequent cut-off dates on the 1st of each month
Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled
The Kerrville GEM clinic provides both primary care and specialty care to geriatric patients
The medical director is responsible for the quality of care provided by the program - for the productivity of the program and for the development and implementation of programs and initiatives to meet the South Texas Veterans Health Care System {STVHCS) mission
Duties include but are not limited to the following: Administrative Duties: Leadership responsibilities HR Management Staff Management Time/Leave Management Business Planning/Systems Redesign Clinical Management Transfers and Admissions coordination GEM Clinic safety and environmental standards responsibility - etc
Supervisory Duties: overseeing daily operation of assigned section evaluating work performance developing and implementing performance improvement plans and performance standards planning and scheduling work assignments approving leave effecting disciplinary measures advising - counseling and instructing employees collaborating with Labor Relations to resolve grievances and more serious complaints - etc
Clinical Duties: remaining privileged and practicing specialty field providing patient care applying knowledge to patient care and the education of others timely document clinic encounters in VA's Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) - etc
Education - Research and Development Duties: Liaisoning with ACOS for Education for UME/GME issues and ensures orientation to section rotation for program trainees (residents - students) Teaching - monitoring and coordinating educational activities - and complying with necessary trainee supervision Liaisoning with ACOS for Research Identifying and defining significant Research and Development problems Supporting the ACOS for Research and subordinate staff to plan and execute research program(s) Generating effective reports and results worthy of publication - etc
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
Work Schedule: TBD (Typically Monday - Friday - 7:30am - 4:00pm CST) Telework: Ad-hoc only - as determined by the agency policy
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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Worksite address
kerrville, TX, 78028, US
Who can apply
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