Join a dedicated and compassionate team at VA Maryland Health Care System's (VAMHCS) Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC) Clinical Center where your work truly matters. As a Hospice and Palliative Care (HCP) Physician, you'll help veterans navigate some of the most meaningful and delicate moments of their lives - with dignity, empathy, and expert care.
Must have completed a Hospice and Palliative Care Fellowship or have commensurate experience. Successfully completing the Certifying Examination of the American Board of Internal Medicine or the American Board of Family Practice is advantageous but not required.
Location:
Primarily at the Loch Raven VA Medical Center, with additional clinical duties at the Baltimore VA Medical Center
Loch Raven VA Medical Center (VAMC)
Located at 3901 The Alameda (at the corner of Loch Raven Blvd) in Baltimore, MD, the Loch Raven VA Medical Center is a key part of the VA Maryland Health Care System. This facility offers a calm, accessible, and veteran-friendly setting, focused on outpatient services including geriatric care, palliative care, primary care, and specialty clinics. It provides an ideal environment for delivering longitudinal, relationship-based care that honors the needs and goals of aging and seriously ill veterans.
Baltimore VA Medical Center (VAMC)
Located in downtown Baltimore and connected to the University of Maryland Medical Center, the Baltimore VAMC is a major academic medical facility and referral center offering a broad array of inpatient and specialty services. It is a hub for clinical innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration, with strong ties to academic medicine and complex case management.
The Baltimore VAMC is one of only a few VA Medical Centers in the country with two large federally funded programs in geriatrics - Geriatric Research Education Clinical Center (GRECC) and a Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center. It is currently ranked as one of the top VA Medical Centers in VA-funded research.
Why This Role Rocks:
- Deliver high-quality palliative care in both outpatient and inpatient settings
- Lead with empathy-managing symptoms, guiding difficult conversations, and supporting patients and families
- Collaborate with a dedicated interdisciplinary team
- Participate in program development and mentoring
- Work in a mission-driven environment that prioritizes veteran dignity and well-being
What You'll Do:
- Provide palliative care consultations and longitudinal care at both the Loch Raven and Baltimore sites
- Participate in advance care planning, hospice referrals, and complex decision-making
- Serve as a key member of the interdisciplinary team
- Contribute to program improvement and possibly academic efforts through University of Maryland affiliations
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Learn more.
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, 8:00am-4:30pm
About the Area:
Downtown Baltimore is a vibrant urban center that combines historic charm with modern amenities. From the scenic Inner Harbor and its waterfront attractions to cultural landmarks like the Walters Art Museum and the American Visionary Art Museum, Baltimore offers endless opportunities for exploration. The city boasts a thriving food scene, professional sports teams, and easy access to major cities like Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and New York.
Compensation Information:
$240000.00 / Annually - $260000.00 / Annually