Physician - Pulmonologist

Job Title

Pulmonologist

Job Description

Board Certified or Board eligible in Internal Medicine with subspecialty of Pulmonology. Specialty care that emphasizes symptom control across a continuum of physiology of the respiratory system and diseases that effect this system. Documentation in the VA computer CPRS programing in a timely manner. Participate in Process Improvement/Quality assurance projects. Demonstrate excellent customer service and communication with patients and all other internal and external people. Participate in various aspects of quality assurance. Reports on safety events. Support patient care services with reports timely to the care being delivered with the method of communication appropriate to the level of clinical importance or acuity. Administrative duties as and responsibilities as assigned.

Work Schedule

Full-time not to exceed 3 years Mon - Fri 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Plus on call duties will consist of both day and night call, including weekends and holidays. Call coverage is shared with other providers in the section.

Benefits

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be approved 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