Emergency Medicine Physician

Summary 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) and 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 are ineligible to apply. Qualifications To qualify for this position you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements 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 physicians 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 accordance with VA policy. Doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic 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. Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia. Residency training: Physicians must have completed residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Approved residencies: Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education – the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) – published for the year the residency or fellowship was completed. OR one year of post‑medical‑school training (internship or first year of residency or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post‑training independent practice in the United States. OR non‑U.S. residency training followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States, under a full and unrestricted license, performing duties related to the position. Exceptions: Residents currently enrolled in accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis. PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged. Rather, they are to have a scope of practice that allows restricted duties under supervision. Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs. In rare and unusual circumstances, the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for physicians whose composite record of experience, accomplishments, performance, and qualifications warrant such action. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Preferred Experience Board certified in Emergency Medicine – experienced Emergency Medicine physician preferred. Reference For more information on this qualification standard – please visit Physical Requirements Moderate lifting (15–25 lbs). Moderate carrying (15–25 lbs). Straight pulling (up to 2–3 hours). Pushing (up to 2–3 hours). Reaching above shoulder. Walking (up to 1–2 hours). Kneeling (up to 1–2 hours). Repeated bending (up to 1–2 hours). Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Near vision correctable. Far vision correctable. Depth perception. Ability to distinguish basic colors. Hearing (aid permitted). Responsibilities Duty of the ED physician includes patient assessment and treatment/management of urgent/emergent conditions, acute conditions, exacerbation of chronic conditions, admission and/or transfer of urgent/emergent veterans, providing medical clearance for veterans requiring admission to inpatient mental health, and care to VA staff who become ill or injured while on duty in the absence of the occupational health provider. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) are required. Other duties include performing assessments and examinations in the emergency department and fast track, coordinating patient care and treatment plans. Ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic tests and X‑ray studies and diagnosing and treating patients according to standard, usual, and acceptable methods and techniques. Primary focus of practice is the independent clinical evaluation and care of Veterans presenting to the Emergency Department and ED Fast Track. Utilize and promote approved standards of care, procedures, methods, and techniques, safety precautions, and protocols in application to this population in all settings. Collaborate with other health‑care resources to ensure quality of care. Keep abreast of latest trends, skills, procedures, and protocols relevant in the area of specialty and serve as a resource person for the medical center staff. Assist in the supervision of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants providing care in the Emergency Department as well as Resident Physicians who operate as consultants to the ED. Participate in quality improvement activities and attend monthly staff meetings. Participate in medical center committees as assigned by the Chief of the Emergency Department. Assure self‑development responsibilities and maintain current knowledge of trends in clinical care and the theory, evidence base, and implementation of shared medical appointments. Participate in clinical research programs when appropriate. May supervise Emergency Medicine Residents or other postgraduate medical trainees in the Emergency Department. Abide by all VA regulations governing research protocols, policies, and/or procedures. Research is not a requirement. Supervisory controls: The department of emergency medicine is its own service line and the incumbent is directly responsible to the Associate Chief of Staff of Emergency Medicine and Employee Occupational Health. Assignments evolve from the flow of work, and the physician provides care without detailed instructions. Work collaboratively with other clinicians and administrative leadership in the Emergency Department. Administrative assignments may be assigned by supervisor – self‑generated or assigned by another provider. Work is reviewed for timely delivery of health‑evaluative services and high‑quality decisions consistent with standardized practices. Benefits VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment / Relocation Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus): may be authorized/not authorized. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): learn more. EDRP authorized: former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for incentive. Pay: competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases. Paid Time Off: 50‑55 days per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and possible 5 days paid absence for CME). Retirement: traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% contribution 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 U.S. 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. Work schedule: 24/7 rotating tour of duty (telework 1–2 days per pay period). Contact View email address on click.appcast.io – the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr