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Physician - Geriatrics & Extended Care Section Chief

Veterans Health Administration

Fredericksburg, VA · full time · Lead / Staff / Principal

$260,000 – $335,000

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

Lead geriatrics and extended care programs at a VA health center, combining clinical practice with administrative oversight of interdisciplinary teams. The role suits physicians seeking to advance from individual practice into program leadership while maintaining direct patient care across multiple care settings.

Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

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What they ask for

Required

  • MD or DO from accredited school
  • Current unrestricted medical license in US state or territory
  • Completed residency training in ACGME or AOA accredited program
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English
  • US citizenship or demonstrated recruitment of citizens not possible

Nice to have

  • Geriatrics or Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellowship
  • 2+ years geriatrics primary care or home-based primary care experience
  • Geriatrics program management and quality improvement experience
  • Physician supervisor experience

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