Appointees must meet physical requirements. The incumbent must be a citizen of the United States. Must be board certified or board eligible in Geriatrics. Practice in both an inpatient and outpatient setting. Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Experience is typically in or related to the work of the position described.
Appointees must meet physical requirements specified in MP-5, part II, chapter 10. The accrediting agency or body for verifying education of applicants is also identified in the qualification standards. Appointees to direct patient care assignments in VHA will be determined proficient in written and spoken English. Must be a citizen of the United States. Must be board certified or board eligible in Geriatrics.