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.

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

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.