Physician, Pulmonary Diseases

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 (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 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, Commonwealth of the United States, 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 (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME); (2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA); (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) – 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 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 (not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee‑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 Proficiency in spoken and written English Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting (under 15‑44 lbs), moderate carrying (under 15‑44 lbs), straight pulling (1 hour), reaching over shoulder, use of fingers, both hands required, walking (approximately 5 hours), standing (approximately 4 hours), kneeling (approximately 1 hour), repeated bending (approximately 4 hours), both legs required, ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, near vision correctable at 13″ to 16″ to Jaeger 1 to 4, far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other, mental/emotional stability. Duties We are seeking a board‑certified or board‑eligible Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Physician to join our clinical team. This position offers a rewarding blend of outpatient and inpatient responsibilities – providing comprehensive pulmonary care in clinic while leading the management of critically ill patients in the intensive care unit. Through our academic affiliation with the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), the successful candidate will play an integral role in graduate medical education – collaborating with and mentoring residents, fellows, and other trainees in both the outpatient and ICU settings. A commitment to teaching and the development of the next generation of physicians is an essential component of this role. The ideal candidate will bring clinical excellence, a team‑oriented approach, and a passion for education to a collegial and mission‑driven environment. The incumbent will perform duties that include but are not limited to the following: Performs and records history and physical examinations and records data from clinic visits. Evaluates, consults, develops diagnoses, and manages the veteran. Enters progress notes in computerized medical record and completes workload documentation in a timely manner. Provides medical care encompassing acute and chronic medical conditions and all appropriate preventive care for both male and female veterans. Orders diagnostic tests, medications, laboratory tests as medically relevant for each patient. Provides timely follow‑up on results and patient inquiries – including, but not limited to, completion of view alerts, secure messages, and other patient communications. Determines medical assessment and develops treatment plans according to accepted protocols. Prescribes medications according to approved formulary and in accordance with federal and state law. Educates patients concerning medical conditions and recommended treatments. Topics include but are not limited to nutritional counseling; need for smoking cessation; need for periodic immunizations and health screening tests; acute and chronic disease management; and other preventive health measures. Consults other specialties as appropriate – according to service agreements. Benefits and Compensation VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and 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 a possible 5‑day paid absence for CME). Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% contributions by VA. Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care (many federal programs can be carried into retirement). Licensure: One full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory. Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided. Contract: No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. EST (schedule subject to change based on department needs). Recruitment Incentive Recruitment Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus): Not authorized EDRP; authorized: former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact will be provided for the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr