Physician (Hospitalist)

Job Title

This is an open continuous announcement that will remain open until filled. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Eligible applicants will be referred each week for consideration until a selection is made. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. 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 complete review of the EDRP application VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized. Former EDRP participants are not eligible to apply for EDRP. Contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at View email address on click.appcast.io for questions/assistance. Learn more 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

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Perform initial evaluation, enter admission orders and admission History and Physical for patients admitted to non-ICU beds on the Medical Service.
• Perform daily rounds, enter daily progress notes, and coordinate care for non-ICU patients hospitalized on the Medical Service.
• Educate patients and their families about their medical conditions and treatment options.
• Lead the intra-disciplinary team and engage sub-specialty consultants to provide care for non-ICU patients hospitalized on the Medical Service.
• Prepare patients for discharge, enter a Discharge Summary and coordinate transitions of care.
• Electively participate in the Medical Education mission of the Hospitalist Section in coordination with the University of Florida Internal Medicine Residency Program and University of Florida College of Medicine.

Work Schedule: Tour of Duty will be 7 days on/7 days off, 12 hour shifts from 7AM or 7PM. Shifts may include days, nights, weekends and holidays. Hours subject to change depending on the needs of the facility.

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