U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Physician (Regular Ft) Hospitalist
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Clarksburg, West Virginia, us, 26306
Overview
Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center is located in Clarksburg, West Virginia and serves a veteran population of approximately 70,000 in north central West Virginia and adjacent counties in Maryland, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Duties
Provide comprehensive patient care in the form of consultative inpatient care.
Manage patients with ongoing medical conditions both in the acute care and intensive care inpatient settings, in collaboration with other services of the LAJVAMC.
Interview, examine, select diagnostic testing appropriately, and interpret/collate results to coordinate patient care at all points in the process from admission to discharge.
Communicate and document with clarity to patients and medical personnel to coordinate patient care.
Work in conjunction with mid-level providers.
Procedural skills may include EKG interpretation, TPA administration, and simple vent management.
Provide consultative input to other service lines in inpatient care.
Participate in Committee Structure.
Demonstrate ethical conduct and serve as a positive role model to others at all levels of the organization.
Participate in quality assurance programs and chart reviews.
Complete medical records in accordance with bylaws and rules and regulations of the Medical Staff.
Refer patients to subspecialists or other professionals as appropriate.
Prepare patient discharge summaries within 7 days.
Address requests for transfer to Medicine Service from outside facilities and urgent/emergent general medicine consults, among other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule 7 days on/7 days off, 12-hour shifts starting at 7:00 AM or 7:00 PM. Shifts may include nights, days, weekends and holidays. Hours subject to change depending on the needs of the facility.
Benefits and Incentives
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): eligible; program details determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services.
Pay: 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 possible 5 days CME).
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions.
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care, with many programs portable into retirement.
L icensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US state or territory.
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (full-time with board certification).
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage.
Contract: No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.
Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP): May be eligible; details available from the VHA Contract Buy Out Program Manager.
Requirements and Qualifications
U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may be appointed where qualified citizens cannot be recruited, per VA policy.
All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
Subject to background/security investigation.
Selected applicants will complete online onboarding; acceptable IDs per I-9 requirements will be needed.
Pass pre-employment physical examination.
Seasonal influenza vaccination program participation is a requirement for all VA health care personnel.
Probationary period may apply.
Complete all application requirements detailed in the Required Documents section of this announcement.
Basic Requirements
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited, per VA policy.
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or equivalent from an LCME- or AOA-accredited school; for foreign graduates, ECFMG certification verification is required.
Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a US state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
Residency training in an accredited core specialty program leading to eligibility for board certification; VA may require board certification for faculty status.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Other Information This job opportunity may be used to fill additional vacancies. It is the policy of the VA to encourage eligible applicants from diverse backgrounds. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. If you are unable to apply online, contact the agency for alternate submission methods. The Fair Chance Act applies to this position.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
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Duties
Provide comprehensive patient care in the form of consultative inpatient care.
Manage patients with ongoing medical conditions both in the acute care and intensive care inpatient settings, in collaboration with other services of the LAJVAMC.
Interview, examine, select diagnostic testing appropriately, and interpret/collate results to coordinate patient care at all points in the process from admission to discharge.
Communicate and document with clarity to patients and medical personnel to coordinate patient care.
Work in conjunction with mid-level providers.
Procedural skills may include EKG interpretation, TPA administration, and simple vent management.
Provide consultative input to other service lines in inpatient care.
Participate in Committee Structure.
Demonstrate ethical conduct and serve as a positive role model to others at all levels of the organization.
Participate in quality assurance programs and chart reviews.
Complete medical records in accordance with bylaws and rules and regulations of the Medical Staff.
Refer patients to subspecialists or other professionals as appropriate.
Prepare patient discharge summaries within 7 days.
Address requests for transfer to Medicine Service from outside facilities and urgent/emergent general medicine consults, among other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule 7 days on/7 days off, 12-hour shifts starting at 7:00 AM or 7:00 PM. Shifts may include nights, days, weekends and holidays. Hours subject to change depending on the needs of the facility.
Benefits and Incentives
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): eligible; program details determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services.
Pay: 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 possible 5 days CME).
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions.
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care, with many programs portable into retirement.
L icensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US state or territory.
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (full-time with board certification).
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage.
Contract: No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.
Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP): May be eligible; details available from the VHA Contract Buy Out Program Manager.
Requirements and Qualifications
U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may be appointed where qualified citizens cannot be recruited, per VA policy.
All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
Subject to background/security investigation.
Selected applicants will complete online onboarding; acceptable IDs per I-9 requirements will be needed.
Pass pre-employment physical examination.
Seasonal influenza vaccination program participation is a requirement for all VA health care personnel.
Probationary period may apply.
Complete all application requirements detailed in the Required Documents section of this announcement.
Basic Requirements
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited, per VA policy.
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or equivalent from an LCME- or AOA-accredited school; for foreign graduates, ECFMG certification verification is required.
Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a US state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
Residency training in an accredited core specialty program leading to eligibility for board certification; VA may require board certification for faculty status.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Other Information This job opportunity may be used to fill additional vacancies. It is the policy of the VA to encourage eligible applicants from diverse backgrounds. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. If you are unable to apply online, contact the agency for alternate submission methods. The Fair Chance Act applies to this position.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Note: This refined description preserves the core responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits while removing non-essential boilerplate and formatting issues.
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