Endocrinologist

Summary The James J. Peters VA Medical Center is seeking a Physician to be an integral part of the Endocrinology Service at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center. The incumbent applicant should possess leadership, energy, compassion, and commitment to serve those who serve our Country. Qualifications To qualify for this position you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements 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. 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. Eligible residencies: (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. (2) One year of post‑medical‐school training (internship—the first year of residency—or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post‑training independent practice in the United States. (3) Non‑US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States performing duties related to the position (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement). Exceptions: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs 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. PRPs 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. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard visit Medical license: 1 full and unrestricted license from any U.S. 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 to Friday—8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Physical Requirements Lifting and carrying. Reaching above shoulder. Use of fingers. Walking (8 hours). Standing (8 hours). Repeated bending. Working alone. Protracted or irregular hours of work and occasional emotional strain. Duties James J Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, New York is recruiting for a full‑time staff Endocrinologist to join our service. Responsibilities include outpatient and inpatient general endocrine and diabetes consults—including thyroid FNA with ultrasound guidance. We are a teaching program and precept rolling endocrine fellows from the Mount Sinai Endocrinology fellowship—an important component of the position. Medical students also rotate with our service on occasion. Teaching responsibilities also include lectures in endocrinology for medical residents at least a few times per year. You would be joining a collegiate team that works together to serve our veterans—providing them with up‑to‑date and comprehensive endocrine/diabetes care. Work schedule is Monday through Friday—40 hours per week with occasional weekend coverage of inpatient consults. Board certification/eligibility in Endocrinology—Diabetes and Metabolism is required. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including pay, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases, 50–55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, and a possible 5‑day paid absence for CME), retirement—traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA, and federal insurance—health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care. Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any U.S. 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 to Friday—8:00 am to 4:30 pm. #J-18808-Ljbffr