Staff Physician (Endocrinology) - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Authorized

Summary

Provides high-quality patient-centered specialty care for Veterans while supporting administrative, educational, and when applicable, research missions. Duties include direct patient care inpatient and consult coverage, clinical documentation, quality and safety oversight, trainee supervision, staff collaboration, regulatory compliance, privacy protection and participation in leadership, peer review, process improvement, and customer service activities.

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 physician(s) 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.

• 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 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 if applicable – 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 towards this requirement) – which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes 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: Board Certified in Endocrinology; 3 years experience participating in an endocrinology academic fellowship program; 3 years experience as an endocrinology staff physician; 3 years experience working within the VA system; Formalized leadership training
• Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting – 15–44 pounds; Light carrying – under 15 pounds; Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (6 hrs); Standing (6 hrs); Repeated bending (2–4 hrs); Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; Far vision 20/30; Both eyes required; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Hearing (aid permitted); Mental and emotional stability – Ability to perform privileges – Independently performs physical exam – Cognitive stability.

Duties

• This is an Open Continuous Announcement (OCA)
• Applications will expire after 90 days
• Applications will be reviewed beginning June 16 – 2026 and as needed through the date of closure
• Located in San Antonio – Texas – the Audie L Murphy Memorial Veterans’ Hospital offers the opportunity to serve Veterans in one of the nation’s most military‑connected communities
• Known as "Military City USA –" San Antonio blends a strong health care and academic environment with rich history – cultural diversity – and an exceptional quality of life
• The city is home to the Alamo – the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park – the River Walk – the Pearl District – major family attractions – vibrant neighborhoods – and a nationally recognized culinary scene as both a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy and the Culinary Capital of Texas
• San Antonio also benefits from a strong regional economy – major employers – no state income tax – and a welcoming community deeply committed to service members – Veterans – and their families
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus): May be available for highly‑qualified candidates
• 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 include but are not limited to: Provide direct endocrinology patient care that is compassionate – appropriate – and effective for health promotion – illness prevention – disease treatment – and end‑of‑life care
• Maintain active clinical privileges and practice within the approved endocrinology specialty scope
• Provide inpatient and consult services during off‑tours – including nights – weekends – and holidays – as needed
• Demonstrate strong medical and clinical knowledge – applying biomedical – clinical – and social sciences to patient care and education
• Use clinical judgment and scientific evidence to evaluate – improve – and deliver high‑quality patient care
• Maintain professional communication and relationships with patients – families – staff – and other health care team members
• Demonstrate professionalism – ethical practice – sensitivity to diversity – and commitment to continuous professional development
• Apply systems‑based practice to improve care delivery – access – quality – utilization – and patient safety
• Supervise – teach – monitor – and coordinate educational activities for residents – fellows – medical students – and other trainees
• Ensure appropriate trainee supervision – with resident supervision identified as a major duty
• Manage clinical documentation – open encounters – consults – CPRS requirements – scheduling procedures – clinic access – productivity – and performance measures
• Participate in quality improvement – patient‑centered care initiatives – Medical Home development – utilization review – patient safety oversight – and system redesign
• Participate in leadership activities – including staff meetings – hospital committees – peer review – communication with leadership – issue briefs – and acting as Section Chief when needed
• Maintain VA training requirements – credentials – privileging – re‑privileging documentation – and employee health requirements
• Participate in FPPE/OPPE processes and clinical pertinence reviews
• Follow time and leave management requirements – including adherence to duty tours – timely leave requests – and clinic cancellation procedures
• Provide courteous – tactful – respectful – and constructive customer service to patients – visitors – volunteers – and staff
• Provide age‑appropriate care for adult and geriatric patients – including attention to cognitive – emotional – cultural – and developmental needs
• Protect sensitive printed and electronic patient information in compliance with privacy – security – VA – VHA – and federal requirements
• Use required computer systems – including VistA – electronic records – email – word processing – and other office automation tools
• Conduct research duties – if applicable – including identifying research problems – executing research programs – producing publishable results – and supervising research staff
• Work Schedule: Monday‑Friday – 7:30am to 4:00pm