Community Living Center Medical Director

Community Living Center Medical Director

Location: San Francisco VA Health Care System

Salary: $240,000 - $335,000

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm

About the Role:
The San Francisco VA Health Care System is seeking a dedicated and experienced physician to serve as the Medical Director for the Community Living Center (CLC). This leadership role supports high-quality, Veteran-centered care within a dynamic interdisciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide clinical leadership for CLC providers and staff
• Oversee medical care delivery for CLC residents
• Support program development and quality improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with VA standards and accreditation requirements
• Collaborate with nursing, social work, rehabilitation, and administrative teams
• Participate in strategic planning for Geriatrics & Extended Care services

Qualifications:
• MD or DO degree
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine (Geriatrics preferred)
• Active, unrestricted medical license in the U.S.
• Experience in geriatrics, long-term care, or post-acute care strongly preferred
• Leadership experience a plus

Why the VA:
• Competitive salary and federal benefits
• Paid time off, retirement plans, and CME support
• Mission-driven work serving our nation’s Veterans
• Opportunities for academic affiliation and research through UCSF (if applicable)
• A supportive, collaborative care environment

Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• 11 Federal holidays with pay annually
• 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses

Insurance:

• Health Insurance: VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available
• Dental & Vision: Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA)
• VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts, which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan
• Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government
• Long-term care insurance is available as an option

Federal Retirement Plan:

• VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan
• How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 12.2% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6% of the employee’s salary
• Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2025, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $23,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $31,000.
• The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions, depending on the amount of the employee contribution
• For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension
• In addition to FERS, VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel
• Disability Retirement
• Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service