Job Description Physician - Geriatrics-opportunity in beautiful Tucson, Arizona

Position Information:

The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) is seeking a Board-Certified or Board Eligible Geriatrician to join the Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC) Service Line. This physician will play a key role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based inpatient geriatric care to Veterans and advancing age-friendly hospital initiatives.

The selected Geriatrician will report directly to the Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) for Geriatrics and Extended Care and will provide clinical coverage for the Inpatient Geriatric Consultation Service and the Inpatient Hip Fracture Program.

Job Duties:

• Provide inpatient geriatric consultation services for hospitalized Veterans with complex medical, cognitive, and functional needs.
• Serve as a core clinician for the Inpatient Hip Fracture Program, supporting co-management and in...