Physician (Hospitalist)

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Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Current BLS required / ACLS desirable
• Interviews, examines, selects diagnostic testing appropriately, and interprets/collates results to coordinate patient care.
• Communicates and documents with clarity to patients and medical personnel to coordinate patient care.
• APP coordination within the Hospitalist section.
• Procedural skills may include: Arterial puncture, EKG interpretation, Arthrocentesis, Foley catheter insertion, Abdominal paracentesis Venipuncture, Nasogastric tube insertion, Lumbar puncture, Thoracentesis Intra-arterial line & central venous line placement Endotracheal intubation
• Shares after-hour call responsibilities with section physicians in rotation.
• Consulting on inpatient care. Collaboration with midlevel providers and physician colleagues with clear communication and documentation

Performs the administrative components of patient care management:

• Participate in educational programs for section personnel as well as the medical staff.
• Participate in monitoring the quality, safety, and appropriateness of patient care at both the Section and facility levels.
• Engage in miscellaneous activities of the Medical Service, inclusive of special projects that enhance the mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Attend Hospitalist team meetings.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct and serve as a positive role model at all organizational levels.
• Participate in quality assurance programs and chart reviews.
• Attend Medicine Service monthly staff meetings and Chief of Staff (COS) quarterly meetings as per bylaws.
• Complete medical records in accordance with Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff.
• Participate in Medical Staff committee assignments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Medicine or designee (e.g., Administrative Officer).
• Participate in Continuing Medical Education (CME) activities and VA continuing educational activities.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive is Authorized for Highly Qualified Applicants.

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

Telework: Ad-hoc

Virtual: This is not a Virtual position.

Remote: This is not a remote position

Work Schedule: 3:00pm - 11:30pm