Physician (Geriatrics)

The James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital (JAHVH), a flagship VA medical center in Tampa, Florida, is actively recruiting a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Geriatrician to join our Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC) Service. We’re seeking a compassionate, team-oriented physician committed to delivering high-quality, Veteran-centered care across a continuum of geriatric programs.

Location: Tampa, Florida

Service: Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC)

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (some flexibility may apply)

Type of Appointment: Permanent, Full-Time

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized

EDRP (Education Debt Reduction Program): Eligible – up to $200,000 over 5 years

Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizenship Required

As a Geriatric Physician at JAHVH, you will provide compassionate, evidence-based care to aging Veterans through various clinical settings including:

• Community Living Center (CLC) – Long-term and post-acute inpatient care
• Hospice & Palliative Care Unit – End-of-life and comfort-focused care
• GERI-PACT – Outpatient interdisciplinary team-based primary care
• Home-Based Primary Care (HBPC) – In-home medical care for homebound Veterans

You will serve as an attending physician, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and provide supervision and mentorship for trainees and mid-level providers.

• Deliver comprehensive geriatric care across assigned units and clinics
• Collaborate with nurses, social workers, pharmacists, and therapists
• Serve as a clinical educator for residents, fellows, and students
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and GEC program development
• Share in after-hours on-call rotation (limited frequency)

• U.S. Citizenship
• MD or DO from an accredited institution
• Full, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory
• Completion of an accredited residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Board Certification or Eligibility in Geriatric Medicine preferred
• Proficiency in spoken and written English

• Fellowship training in Geriatrics or Palliative Care
• Experience in academic/teaching environment
• Strong communication and team leadership skills
• Interest in quality improvement, geriatrics research, or medical education

• Mission-Driven Work: Serve those who served—impact lives every day
• Outstanding Benefits: Federal pension, 401(k), health/dental/vision/life insurance
• Education Support: EDRP loan repayment, CME support, paid CME leave
• Balanced Lifestyle: 26 days paid annual leave, 13 sick days, 11 holidays
• Academic Affiliation: Active teaching role with University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine