Physician - Nephrology (Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Authorized)

Staff Nephrology/Renal Physician

The Staff Nephrology/Renal Physician is expected to remain privileged and practicing in their specialty field(s). The specific privileges and procedures for a provider are approved by the Professional Standards Board. All physicians must meet the following: Patient Care, Medical/Clinical knowledge, Clinical Judgment, Interpersonal Communication skills, Professionalism and Systems Based Practice, and Clinical Management including indirect patient care.

• Demonstration of patient care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness, treatment of disease, and care at the end of life.
• Demonstration of knowledge of established and evolving biomedical, clinical and social sciences, and the skillful application of their knowledge to patient care and the education of others.
• Demonstration of the use of practice-based learning and improvement including the application of scientific evidence and methods to evaluate and improve patient care.
• Demonstration of interpersonal and communication skills that enable the establishment and maintenance of professional relationships with patients, families, and other members of the health care team.
• Demonstration of behaviors that reflect a commitment to continuous professional development, ethical practice, and understanding and sensitivity to diversity, and a responsible attitude toward their patients, their profession.
• Demonstration of an understanding of the contexts and systems in which health care is provided, and the ability to apply this knowledge to improve and optimize health care delivery.
• Participation in staff meetings and peer review process (expected) and hospital committees commensurate with appointment and interests.
• Assumption and service of clinical directorships and other administrative responsibilities as assigned by the section chief.
• Demonstration of effective communication to staff and up to leadership, including "heads up" (for acute patient poor outcomes) and issue briefs as needed.
• Service as Acting Section Chief when the Section Chief is on leave as requested.
• Participation in FPPE/OPPE processes for personal professional practice development and maintenance.
• Participation in the Clinical Pertinence Review process including review of clinical performance of section members as directed.
• Adherence to employee health requirements.
• Adherence to Tours of Duty and Flex Time requirements including accurate and timely reporting of service hours as applicable.
• Development and communication of a clinical coverage plan clinical responsibilities in advance of leave and non-tour hours whenever possible.
• Practitioners are expected to provide inpatient and consult service during off tours (nights, weekends, and holidays) as needed by the organization.
• Adherence to CPRS documentation rules and requirements, including copy/paste expectations and supervision of trainees in the same
• Adherence to clinic procedures and directives to facilitate patient scheduling & access to specialty services
• Completion of Peer Reviews, Medical Advisory Opinions, Compensation and Pension reviews and other case reviews as assigned by the section chief.
• Participation in VA initiatives and projects including: the Medical Home and Patient Centric Care, System Redesign and process improvement, Utilization, Quality, and Patient Safety oversight including safety event reporting as indicated.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive:

May be authorized for Highly Qualified Individuals

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

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