Geriatrics - Achieve True Work-Life Harmony VA Central California Health Care System

Geriatrics - Achieve True Work-Life Harmony VA Central California Health Care System

About the VA’s Mission
The Department of Veterans Affairs is dedicated to honoring America’s Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. As part of the nation’s largest integrated health care system, VA physicians fulfill a noble calling—to serve those who have served our country.

Position Overview
The Home-Based Primary Care (HBPC) physician practices in the outpatient setting of the Central California Health Care System and in the residence of the client. The physician is academically and clinically prepared to perform a broad spectrum of patient care services at the expert level. In addition to providing primary health care, the physician serves as a consultant to nursing and medical staff for patients with complex treatment or care needs in the home. The physician works collaboratively with other interdisciplinary team members in providing quality care and patient education, participating in research activities, and assisting patients in acute and chronic rehabilitation techniques.

Major duties include, but are not limited to: assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and outcome measures of healthcare issues; providing medical care for patients with acute and chronic health problems; delivering preventive medical care including screening and vaccinations; following up with additional home visits as appropriate; and collaborating with nursing personnel in the care of patients. Other duties as assigned.

Outstanding Benefits & Retirement

• Salary: $235,000–$275,000 per year
• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription (coverage begins Day 1)
• Retirement:
• Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS): Government-backed pension
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP): Retirement savings with up to 5% VA match (separate from pension)
• Social Security benefits
• Paid Leave: 26 annual leave days, 13 sick days, 11 federal holidays, and up to 5 CME days
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Up to $200,000 tax-free loan repayment (eligibility/location dependent)
• Malpractice Coverage: Free, including tail coverage
• Life Insurance & CME Reimbursement

Quality of Life in Fresno, CA
Enjoy affordable living and an inviting community with abundant parks, great schools, and easy access to Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks. Fresno offers diverse dining, arts, and recreation for a rich, balanced lifestyle.

Ready to Serve Our Nation’s Heroes—at Home?
Make a difference for Veterans and their families with rewarding, patient-centered home care. Apply today!

Send your CV to Gregory.Salmon@va.gov.

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