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Medical Director for Geriatrics and Extended Care Service

The WJB Dorn Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) is seeking an individual with clinical leadership and managerial skills to direct our Geriatrics and Extended Care Service and our Hospice Palliative Care Unit. Dorn VA Medical Center, part of the VA Southeast Network (VISN 7), is a 216-bed facility, encompassing acute medical, surgical, psychiatric, and geriatric care. The medical center provides care to approximately 67,000 veterans in the midlands and upstate South Carolina. Satellite outpatient clinics are located in Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, Florence, Orangeburg, Sumter, and Rock Hill, SC, and provide primary care, mental health, and telemedicine services. Dorn VAMC is affiliated with the University of South Carolina (USC) School of Medicine and provides teaching services for students and residents. USC is the state's flagship research university, with Schools of Public Health, Nursing, Pharmacy, and an active Graduate School.

The director will assist in planning and development of our long-term strategic initiative to create a "Geriatric Center of Excellence." Applicants who are certified in Geriatrics are preferred, and should have experience and expertise in research, administering programs, clinics, staff, and trainees. This individual will be responsible for oversight, direction, and development of outpatient, inpatient, and long-term care at the Medical Center and its affiliated nursing homes and joint program development with the USC School of Medicine. The successful candidate will qualify for a faculty appointment at USC School of Medicine commensurate with training and experience.

Columbia's variety in cultural and recreational activities, its location (2 hours from the ocean and 2 hours from the mountains), and weather (mild winters), make it a pleasant place to live. Columbia has an excellent airport, a thriving arts and cultural community, fine restaurants, an abundance of golf courses and mountain-biking trails, and whitewater and trout fishing within the city limits. Large lakes which offer world-class fishing, sailing, water-skiing, and waterfront camping are a short drive away.

Interested individuals should send their CV and 3 professional references to:

Human Resources (05M)
WJB Dorn VA Medical Center
6439 Garners Ferry Road
Columbia, SC 29209-1639
Fax: 803-695-6702
Phone: 803-776-4000, extension 6522

For specific information concerning the position, contact:
Dr. Bruce Easterling
Chair, Search Committee
for Director of Geriatrics and
Extended Care Service at
803-776-4000, extension 6389

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