Emergency Medicine Physician

Summary The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series and therefore CVs will continue to be required and accepted. Qualifications To qualify for this position you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation. United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine Degree obtained from a school approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year of completion Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia Residency training: Physicians must have completed residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty program leading to eligibility for board certification Approved residencies include: (1) ACGME or AOA accredited programs; (2) One year of post‑medical school training approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of independent practice; (3) Non‑US residency programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States Residents currently enrolled in accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements are eligible to be appointed as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs) on an intermittent basis PRPs must be fully licensed physicians and are not considered independent practitioners; they perform restricted duties under supervision Exceptional circumstances: The Facility Director may submit a memo for approval of reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement Proficiency in spoken and written English Preferred Experience: Board Certified in Emergency Medicine Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, consult VA Qualification Standards documentation Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 – Employee Occupational Health Service Duties VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package VHA Physician Total Rewards Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Eligible for a student loan payment reimbursement program Must meet eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit EDRP application within four months of start date Approval — award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the application Competitive salary – annual performance bonus – regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50–55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, and potential 5 days paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (vesting after 5 years) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contributions Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life and long‑term care (many federal programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: One 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 Staff physicians in the Emergency Medicine Section maintain professional, technical and administrative knowledge, competencies and skills to provide effective, timely and quality responses to patients’ clinical needs and problems All staff comply with credentialing, privileging and other monitoring and evaluation requirements Physicians maintain high clinical standards and continually strive to stay current on best practices in Emergency Medicine Physicians comply with current standards for medical record documentation and residency supervision Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Bargaining Unit: This position is an AFGE Bargaining Unit position #J-18808-Ljbffr