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
Requirements
All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Physical Examination: May be required, depending on the needs of the organization. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
Education
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
How you will be evaluated
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.