Hospitalist

The Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks, in Fayetteville, AR, is seeking a full-time, Hospitalist . We are fully committed to providing top quality medical care by serving and honoring America's Veterans.

Candidates must possess an active, current, unrestricted license in any U.S. State.

Additional Requirement: Board Certified/Board Eligible in Internal Medicine

Highlights of this opportunity:

• Potential starting base salary range: $280-$315K

• Permanent full-time position

• Daily schedule, to be discussed during interview

• Responsible for the general Internal Medicine care of patients to include, but not limited to patient assessment, management and treatment of acute exacerbation of illnesses and minor medical changes

• Manage patients efficiently with attention to length of stay and care transitions

• Champion inpatient initiatives to improve overall quality, safety, and patient experience

• Performs academic bedside rounds with strong interest in medical resident supervision and evaluation

• Performs rounds on the medical wards coordinating patient care

• Performs patient history and physical examinations on admission to the hospital

VA offers an exceptional benefits package for physicians, including up to 55 days off annually, affordable health, life, vision, dental, and long-term care insurance, up to 12 weeks of paid paternity/maternity leave, malpractice insurance that includes tail coverage, and more. Working for federal employers allows you to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of service.

Fayetteville is nestled in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, and is an outdoor paradise with hiking, golf, fishing, rafting, boating, and four distinct seasons. Fayetteville is the home of the University of Arkansas "Razorbacks" which provides the community with a college atmosphere. The area is home to several fortune 500 businesses such as Wal-Mart, Tyson Foods, and J. B. Hunt Trucking, who have been generous benefactors for the community and the arts. In the neighboring community of Bentonville, Crystal Bridges Museum has been labeled as one the top 10 must see places in America. Fayetteville has outstanding public schools, excellent parks and trail system and is ranked as 4th "best college sports town" and 8th for business and careers by Forbes Magazine. Fayetteville is ranked as 7th best city in America to work, live and play by Kiplinger. The cost of living is 90% of the national average with affordable housing available in all price ranges.