Physician (Emergency Department)
The Provider has responsibilities for the evaluation, care, and disposition of patients, ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, determining need for hospitalization or transferring the patient to another facility. Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Provides coverage for inpatient wards Takes calls on medicine patients in-house (inpatient, acute) and Community Living Center (CLC) Manages emergencies and writing admission orders and completes required paperwork Manges transfers into and out of the facility Coordinates hand off communication after hours Participates in , and at times leads, clinical and education administrative committees, tasks groups, or special projects Responds to urgent calls throughout campus Work Schedule:
Flexible hours and shifts equaling 80 hours per 2 week pay period to include weekends, days, and nights. Will be negotiated during onboarding. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Recruitment/Relocation Incentives:
May be authorized to highly qualified candidates Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized Pay:
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus (up to an additional 7.5% of their salary (not to exceed $15k), regular salary increases. Paid Time Off:
(Full-time physicians) Annual leave at the rate of eight (8) hours per biweekly pay period; Sick leave at the rate of four (4) hours per biweekly pay period; 10 paid Federal holidays per year 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 stipend
possible 1 week paid authorized absence to attend. Malpractice:
Free liability protection with tail coverage provided. Contract:
No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting. Take a look at VA's Top 20 Reasons Doctors Enjoy Working at VA and VHA Physician's Brochure Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education:
Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Licensure & Registration:
Physicians must possess a current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. The physician must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure. Residency Training:
Physicians must have completed residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. English Language Proficiency:
Physicians appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d). Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Preferred
Experience:
10 or more years experience Physical Requirements:
Use of fingers, both hands required, walking (4 hours), standing (4 hours), both legs required, ability to see a computer screen, both eyes required, hearing (aid permitted)
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Provides coverage for inpatient wards Takes calls on medicine patients in-house (inpatient, acute) and Community Living Center (CLC) Manages emergencies and writing admission orders and completes required paperwork Manges transfers into and out of the facility Coordinates hand off communication after hours Participates in , and at times leads, clinical and education administrative committees, tasks groups, or special projects Responds to urgent calls throughout campus Work Schedule:
Flexible hours and shifts equaling 80 hours per 2 week pay period to include weekends, days, and nights. Will be negotiated during onboarding. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Recruitment/Relocation Incentives:
May be authorized to highly qualified candidates Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized Pay:
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus (up to an additional 7.5% of their salary (not to exceed $15k), regular salary increases. Paid Time Off:
(Full-time physicians) Annual leave at the rate of eight (8) hours per biweekly pay period; Sick leave at the rate of four (4) hours per biweekly pay period; 10 paid Federal holidays per year 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 stipend
possible 1 week paid authorized absence to attend. Malpractice:
Free liability protection with tail coverage provided. Contract:
No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting. Take a look at VA's Top 20 Reasons Doctors Enjoy Working at VA and VHA Physician's Brochure Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education:
Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Licensure & Registration:
Physicians must possess a current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. The physician must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure. Residency Training:
Physicians must have completed residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. English Language Proficiency:
Physicians appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d). Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Preferred
Experience:
10 or more years experience Physical Requirements:
Use of fingers, both hands required, walking (4 hours), standing (4 hours), both legs required, ability to see a computer screen, both eyes required, hearing (aid permitted)
- Department:
0602 Medical Officer - Salary Range:
$240,000 to $348,000 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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