Physician (Geriatrics and Extended Care) - Northport VA Medical Center
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Northport
Posted on: March 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description The Northport VA Medical Center, located in
Northport, New York, is dedicated to delivering comprehensive
healthcare services to our nation's Veterans. We are seeking a
full-time Physician specializing in Geriatrics and Extended Care
with Hospice/Palliative Care certification. In this role, you will
provide thorough evaluations, accurate diagnoses, and expert
consultations in Hospice and Palliative care. Palliative Care
Duties- Duties Include but not limited to the following: Admission
of patients to the Palliative Care Unit (PCU). Providing Hospice
and Palliative care evaluation, diagnosis and consultation Ordering
and interpreting tests, prescribing medication, and provision of
services to provide palliation therapy Managing the appropriate
interdisciplinary coordination of the actions of multiple health
professionals including physicians, nurses, social workers,
dieticians, and rehabilitation specialists in the assessment and
implementation of treatment Providing consultative services to
inpatient clinic (medical/surgical floor, ICU/telemetry and CLC)
Conducting evaluation, consultation, and provision of hospice and
palliative care for patients with life-Threatening or severe,
advanced illness. This includes assessment of suffering and quality
of life, managing terminal symptoms, patient/family education, and
bereavement Adding this one- providing consultative services in
outpatient setting in palliative care clinic This position is
eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student
loan payment reimbursement program. Approval, award amount (up to
$200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years). 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:
Monday- Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm per service needs Preferred
Experience: Board Certified and Hospice/Palliative Care Certified
Learn more about our benefits: VHA Total Rewards Brochure Please
email your cv to Brenna.Fitzgerald@va.gov for consideration.
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