Physician (Acute)

Summary The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for a Physician (Acute). The Physician (Acute) will function in Medicine Service. Qualifications 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 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 Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic 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 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 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 are: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education — the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) — in the list published for the year the residency or fellowship was completed OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship — first year of residency — or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post‑training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States OR (3) Non‑US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable toward this requirement) — which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and has exposed the Physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences Exceptions: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA 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 them to perform certain 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: 1‑2 years Emergency Department Experience 1‑2 years Inpatient Experience Board certification Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit Physical Requirements: The Physical Requirements of this position are concerned with the mental and physical ability of the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the proposed assignment and may include requisite laboratory and other screening as required by Federal regulatory agencies. Duties VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. 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: one 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. This dynamic role encompasses approximately 50% overnight solo coverage of our busy Emergency Department and 50% direct patient care on inpatient medical wards and post‑acute units. These duties include cross‑coverage and admissions on the inpatient medical wards and overseeing a high volume of patients in the post‑acute, dementia, and long‑term care spinal cord units. As a key member of our multidisciplinary healthcare team, you will collaborate closely with advanced practice providers and resident physicians to deliver high‑quality patient‑centered care. Flexibility and adaptability are vital — as additional responsibilities and variable shifts will be assigned based on the evolving needs of the Acute Medicine Section. Exceptional communication and organizational skills are essential to succeed in this fast‑paced and multifaceted environment. Board certification is preferred. Faculty appointment at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine is available — commensurate with prior experience. Preference will be given to candidates with proven expertise in emergency department and inpatient medicine. Work schedule: various tours to encompass both day and night shifts. The Department of Medicine at the VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is seeking a highly motivated full‑time physician for a challenging Nocturnist Acute Medicine position. #J-18808-Ljbffr U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs