Pittsburgh VA Seeks a Talented Leader for our Medical Director of Our Community Living Center

Medical Director – Community Living Center Needed at VA Pittsburgh Medical Center at HJ Heinz Campus

**Eligible for up to $200k in student loan reimbursement and a hiring incentive/bonus **

The Pittsburgh VA Health Care System (VAPHS), among the most innovative and forward-looking in the nation, provides exceptional healthcare to our nation's Veterans, trains America's future healthcare providers, and conducts research that contributes to medical advancements.

We are seeking a highly qualified Physician Medical Director to lead our Community Living Center (CLC) in Aspinwall, PA. This role blends clinical excellence, program leadership, education, and collaborative team-based care. As the Director of the CLC, you will provide strategic and clinical leadership, including post-acute and long-term care services.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Administrative and Program Oversight

• Leads and supports readiness for VA and external regulatory surveys, ensuring ongoing compliance with accreditation and performance standards
• Partners with nursing and administrative leadership to drive program development, innovation, and continuous quality improvement

• Participates in and/or leads multidisciplinary committees, including but not limited to:

• Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI)
• Age-Friendly Health System initiatives
• Infection Control

• Other quality improvement and Whole Health initiatives aimed at enhancing care delivery

• Monitors clinical quality metrics, patient safety indicators, and performance outcomes
• Ensures compliance with VA policies, directives, and clinical practice standards

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Ensure sufficient provider (physician and certified registered nurse practitioner) coverage
• Supervises a team of up to 10 medical providers (physician and certified registered nurse practitioner) within the CLC
• Promotes a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous learning within the provider team
• Conducts Focused and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations (FPPE/OPPE) and annual performance evaluations
• Provides clinical oversight, mentorship, and support to providers
• Manages workload distribution and monitors productivity in alignment with VA expectations
• Addresses performance concerns and implements corrective actions in accordance with VA policies

Clinical Duties

• Provides direct patient care, including routine rounds on CLC residents
• Leads coordination of comprehensive, interdisciplinary care for Veterans with complex medical, functional, cognitive, and psychosocial needs.

• Coordinates care across the continuum, including:

• Acute inpatient units
• Emergency departments
• External long-term care and rehabilitation facilities

• Specialty care services

• Reviews consults and facilitates admissions to:

• Short-stay neighborhoods (Skilled Nursing, Skilled Rehabilitation, Intensive Rehabilitation Program)
• Long-term care and transitional care neighborhoods
• Locked memory care neighborhood

• Hospice neighborhood

• Ensures safe transitions of care and continuity of services for Veterans
• Oversee collaboration and ongoing clinical case review for the Southwestern Veterans Home

Call Responsibilities

• The CLC partners with the National Tele-MOD program to provide first-call coverage during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
  *This list is not all inclusive.

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.