Physician (Pulmonary/Sleep Medicine)

Job Title

Job Description

Duties

Duties include but not limited to:

1. Clinical Care:

• Provide comprehensive pulmonary care to veterans diagnosed with respiratory conditions.
• Diagnose and treat pulmonary diseases, including but not limited to, COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, and lung cancer.
• Perform and interpret diagnostic tests such as chest X-rays, CT scans, pulmonary function tests, and bronchoscopy procedures.
• Develop treatment plans based on the best available scientific evidence and clinical guidelines.
• Conduct follow-up appointments and ongoing management of chronic respiratory conditions.

2. Inpatient Services:

• Provide inpatient care in the ICU and general medical wards for patients with respiratory and related conditions,
• Participate in on-call duties and provide consultations to other services within the Robley Rex VA Medical Center.
• Assist in the management of mechanically ventilated patients and participate in multidisciplinary rounds.

3. Outpatient Services:

• Conduct outpatient clinics, including new patient evaluations and follow-up visits.
• Educate patients and families on disease prevention, management, and treatment plans.

4. Collaboration and Communication:

• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team including primary care physicians, specialists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in case conferences, departmental meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide advice and consultation to colleagues within the VA Medical Center and associated outpatient clinics.

5. Research and Education:

• Engage in clinical research projects and contribute to the advancement of pulmonary medicine.
• Provide education and training to medical residents, fellows, and other healthcare staff.

6. Administrative Duties:

• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic medical records system.
• Comply with all VA regulations and guidelines, including privacy and security policies.
• Participate in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.

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

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 to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Participation in the on-call schedule for inpatient and ICU coverage)