Description du poste
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
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VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Pulmonologists have expertise in structural, inflammatory, infectious, and neoplastic disorders of the lung parenchyma, pleura and airways, pulmonary vascular disease and its effect on the cardiovascular system, and detection and prevention of occupational and environmental causes of lung disease. No procedures are required. Diseases commonly evaluated and treated by pulmonologists include asthma, chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD), emphysema, lung cancer, interstitial and occupational lung diseases, complex lung and pleural infections including tuberculosis, pulmonary hypertension, and cystic fibrosis. The Pulmonary Clinic Provider at the newly established Garner VA Medical Center (VAMC) will provide comprehensive outpatient pulmonary care to Veterans with a wide range of respiratory diseases, including asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease (ILD), and sarcoidosis, and other lung disease common to the Veteran population. The position is primarily outpatient, with dedicated time in the Garner Pulmonary Clinic, supported by on-site Respiratory Therapy and a Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Laboratory offering full diagnostic capability, including spirometry, lung volumes, diffusing capacity, and oxygen titration studies/walk tests.The Garner Pulmonary Clinic operates under the oversight and clinical integration of the Durham VAMC Pulmonary Section, ensuring alignment with systemwide standards for excellence in pulmonary care. The Durham Section provides comprehensive subspecialty services, including an advanced and interventional procedural program, a multidisciplinary thoracic oncology group, and a VA-accredited lung cancer screening program. It also houses specialized clinics in interstitial lung disease (ILD), COPD and asthma management, biologic therapy, home-based pulmonary rehabilitation, and pulmonary hypertension in collaboration with the cardiology service. The Garner provider will participate in coordinated care pathways, shared protocols, and multidisciplinary case discussions to promote seamless continuity between community-based and tertiary care settings. This integrated structure ensures that Veterans at the Garner VA receive consistent, evidence-based pulmonary care with direct access to advanced consultation and procedural services through the Durham VAMC network. Depending on clinical experience and preference, the provider may have opportunities to participate in inpatient pulmonary or critical care services at Durham VAMC, including Medical ICU rounding or inpatient pulmonary consultation. The position also encourages participation in multidisciplinary conferences, clinical education, and quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the VA's mission of delivering high-quality, Veteran-centered respiratory care.In addition to compliance with nation and local regulatory, policy, and accreditation requirements governing this health cate system, this position encompasses the following responsibilities, in partnership with his/her Administrative Officer and the support of the section chiefs, and supervisors. The incumbent requires appropriate time mapping and resources to ensure they are empowered to meet expected proficiencies in administration, clinical practice, education, and research. In addition to compliance with nation and local regulatory, policy, and accreditation requirements governing this health cate