Physician (Hospitalist)

The Physician will manage patients with ongoing medical conditions as an inpatient, in collaboration with other services of the CGVAMC. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive is Authorized for Highly Qualified Applicants. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Current BLS required / ACLS desirable Interviews, examines, selects diagnostic testing appropriately, and interprets/collates results to coordinate patient care. Communicates and documents with clarity to patients and medical personnel to coordinate patient care. APP coordination within the Hospitalist section. Procedural skills may include: Arterial puncture, EKG interpretation, Arthrocentesis, Foley catheter insertion, Abdominal paracentesis Venipuncture, Nasogastric tube insertion, Lumbar puncture, Thoracentesis Intra-arterial line & central venous line placement Endotracheal intubation Shares after-hour call responsibilities with section physicians in rotation. Consulting on inpatient care. Collaboration with midlevel providers and physician colleagues with clear communication and documentation Performs the administrative components of patient care management: Participate in educational programs for section personnel as well as the medical staff. Participate in monitoring the quality, safety, and appropriateness of patient care at both the Section and facility levels. Engage in miscellaneous activities of the Medical Service, inclusive of special projects that enhance the mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Attend Hospitalist team meetings. Demonstrate ethical conduct and serve as a positive role model at all organizational levels. Participate in quality assurance programs and chart reviews. Attend Medicine Service monthly staff meetings and Chief of Staff (COS) quarterly meetings as per bylaws. Complete medical records in accordance with Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff. Participate in Medical Staff committee assignments. Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Medicine or designee (e.g., Administrative Officer). Participate in Continuing Medical Education (CME) activities and VA continuing educational activities. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive is Authorized for Highly Qualified Applicants. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off 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) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a Virtual position. Remote: This is not a remote position Work Schedule: 3:00pm - 11:30pm QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in acco

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