Physician - Pulmonologist

Pulmonologist Position

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. The Pulmonologist is assigned to Fargo VA HCS, Specialty Care ICC, specializing in diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases and conditions affecting the respiratory system (lungs and breathing). They work as part of an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care to Veterans in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Duties include:

• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic respiratory illnesses, such as asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary fibrosis, and lung cancer
• Interpret and perform pulmonary procedures, such as bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, and pulmonary function tests
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care, including consultative services for other physicians and specialty input for complex cases
• Manage and monitor patients requiring mechanical ventilation and advanced respiratory support
• Participate in sleep disorder evaluations and management (if qualified in sleep medicine)
• Order, interpret, and act on diagnostic imaging and laboratory tests as related to pulmonary disease
• Educate Veterans and their families about respiratory diseases, treatment options, and preventive measures
• Mentor medical trainees (where applicable)
• Adherence to VA policies and procedures regarding documentation, patient safety, and utilization
• Completes all medical records (including discharge summaries) in accordance with Bylaws, Rules, and Regulations of the Medical Staff

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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

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.