Health Physician
San Francisco VA Health Care System - Veterans Health Administration, San Carlos, CA, United States
Mobile Acute Care for the Elderly (MACE) Medical Director
San Francisco VA Health Care System
About the Role:
The San Francisco VA Health Care System is seeking an innovative and compassionate physician leader to serve as the Medical Director for the Mobile Acute Care for the Elderly (MACE) program. This position focuses on delivering hospital-level care to older Veterans in their home environments, supporting early discharge, reducing hospitalizations, and improving overall outcomes.
Location: San Francisco
Salary: $240,000 - $335,000
Work Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00am 4:30pm
Key Responsibilities:
Provide medical leadership and clinical oversight for the MACE program
Direct and support an interdisciplinary team delivering acute care in the home
Guide program development, quality initiatives, and process improvement
Collaborate with inpatient, outpatient, CLC, HBPC, and emergency teams
Ensure regulatory and VA compliance in clinical operations
Apply geriatric care principles to enhance patient safety and recovery
Qualifications:
MD or DO degree
Board Certified/Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine (Geriatrics preferred)
Active, unrestricted U.S. medical license
Experience with geriatrics, acute care, or home-based care preferred
Leadership experience a plus
Why SFVAHCS:
Competitive federal compensation and benefits
Flexible schedules and generous leave
Federal pension and Thrift Savings Plan
CME reimbursement and protected time
Mission-driven work improving care for older Veterans
Faculty appointment opportunities with UCSF (if eligible)
San Francisco VA Health Care System
About the Role:
The San Francisco VA Health Care System is seeking an innovative and compassionate physician leader to serve as the Medical Director for the Mobile Acute Care for the Elderly (MACE) program. This position focuses on delivering hospital-level care to older Veterans in their home environments, supporting early discharge, reducing hospitalizations, and improving overall outcomes.
Location: San Francisco
Salary: $240,000 - $335,000
Work Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00am 4:30pm
Key Responsibilities:
Provide medical leadership and clinical oversight for the MACE program
Direct and support an interdisciplinary team delivering acute care in the home
Guide program development, quality initiatives, and process improvement
Collaborate with inpatient, outpatient, CLC, HBPC, and emergency teams
Ensure regulatory and VA compliance in clinical operations
Apply geriatric care principles to enhance patient safety and recovery
Qualifications:
MD or DO degree
Board Certified/Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine (Geriatrics preferred)
Active, unrestricted U.S. medical license
Experience with geriatrics, acute care, or home-based care preferred
Leadership experience a plus
Why SFVAHCS:
Competitive federal compensation and benefits
Flexible schedules and generous leave
Federal pension and Thrift Savings Plan
CME reimbursement and protected time
Mission-driven work improving care for older Veterans
Faculty appointment opportunities with UCSF (if eligible)