Department of Veterans Affairs
Looking for Geriatric Care opportunities with our Veterans?
Lexington, KY
Outstanding Co-Op Opportunity – Education Incentives – Quality of Life
The Lexington, KY VA Healthcare System (LVAHCS) seeks a highly motivated physician to join our Geriatric Extended Care service.
- Serve as the Attending Physician for our 40-bed Hospice Care Inpatient Living Center, providing direct patient care while collaborating with Nursing, Social Work, and Physician Rehab services as needed.
- Provides a continuum of palliative care services across various settings to include but not limited to: Acute care, Inpatient Living Center, Outpatient consultative clinics, Home-Based Primary Care, Emergency Department, Geri Palliative clinic, as well as the Infusion room.
- Must be BE/BC Family or Internal Medicine. Highly qualified candidates will be BC Geriatrics or Palliative Medicine and have 2+ years of experience, including background in dementia care.
- Enjoy an excellent work-life balance with a set Monday-Friday schedule (7:30am-4pm), no weekends, and no on-call time.
Unrestricted licensure in any State is required.
Position is eligible for Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).
Recruitment Incentives are available.
About Department of Veterans Affairs
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is one of the nation’s largest integrated healthcare systems, dedicated to honoring and serving America’s Veterans through exceptional care, research, and support. Our physicians and healthcare professionals provide high-quality, evidence-based treatment across more than 1,300 facilities, helping Veterans lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. At VA, we offer rewarding careers where clinical excellence meets purpose, professional growth, and the chance to make a lasting impact on those who’ve served our country.
Compensation Details
$250K–$275K
Pay: Current salary range $250-280K depending on experience and qualifications. Annual performance bonus. Regular salary increases. Paid Time Off 50-55 days of annual paid time offer 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). Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided. Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting. Ah, Lexington! An iconic destination that showcases all the best Kentucky has to offer. With its quaint Southern charm, Lexington is the heart of the Bluegrass Region of Kentucky, the home of legendary horses and world-famous bourbons. From picturesque National Parks and the footsteps of US Presidents to creative culture and unique cuisine, it's the kind of destination that belongs on any traveler's bucket list. Within a day's drive of two-thirds of the population of the United States, Lexington is strategically located at the intersection of interstates 64 and 75 in Fayette County. Come see what Lexington has to offer!
Posted May 7, 2026