Hospitalist

AFC Development, Inc; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 214,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Fargo VA Health Care System seeks Hospital Medicine Physicians to provide onsite inpatient coverage for Veterans in Fargo, North Dakota. Roles involve 12-hour day or night shifts, 7:00 am–7:00 pm and 7:00 pm–7:00 am, within a 24/7 VA hospital team, with annual hour requirements and VA credentialing.

Physicians must be Board Certified/Eligible in Internal Medicine, possess a US medical license (ND preferred), and hold BLS/ACLS, DEA, and CME credentials.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine.
• Must hold a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. State.
• North Dakota licensure is preferred but not mandatory for onsite VA practice.
• Experience in providing inpatient Hospital Medicine.
• Maintain current BLS and ACLS, or approved equivalents; DEA; CME requirements; credentialing and privileging.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite Hospital Medicine/Hospitalist services for Veterans at the Fargo VA Health Care System.
• Cover both day and night shifts on 12-hour schedules.
• Work within a 24/7 hospital environment as part of an interdisciplinary VA team.
• Meet VA credentialing and privileging requirements prior to starting duties.
• Maintain all licenses, certifications, and continuing medical education throughout the contract.

Skills

Hospital Medicine

English fluency

Clinical experience inpatient

Education

Board Certification in Internal Medicine

US medical license

DEA certificate

Tools

BLS

ACLS

NPI

Job description

We are seeking to contract Hospital Medicine Physicians / Hospitalists to provide onsite inpatient hospital medicine services for our military Veterans at the Fargo VA Health Care System in Fargo, North Dakota.

• Shift Length: 12-hour shifts
• Shift Times: Day: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm | Night: 7:00 pm - 7:00 am (local Fargo time)
• Hours of Operation: 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, 365 days/year, including Federal holidays
• Location: Fargo VA Health Care System, 2101 Elm Street N, Fargo, ND, 58102
• Pay: $155+/hour

Contract Description/Overview:

Your services will support the Fargo VA Health Care System by providing onsite Hospital Medicine services to our nation’s Veterans. Hospitalists will provide inpatient physician coverage in accordance with VA standards, facility policies, and the scope of care outlined by the VA.

This opportunity requires physicians who are comfortable working in a 24/7 hospital environment and providing high-quality inpatient medical care as part of an interdisciplinary VA healthcare team.

• Provide onsite Hospital Medicine / Hospitalist services for Veterans receiving care at the Fargo VA Health Care System.
• Provide both day and night coverage through scheduled 12-hour shifts.
• Day shifts are scheduled from 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
• Night shifts are scheduled from 7:00 pm - 7:00 am
• Services are provided 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year, including Federal holidays.
• Each Hospitalist is expected to provide 2,184 clinical hours per contract year.
• The total requirement for two full-time Hospitalists is 4,368 clinical hours per contract year.
• Physicians will perform the Hospital Medicine scope of care required by the VA and must have appropriate experience providing inpatient Hospital Medicine services.
• Physicians must successfully complete all required VA credentialing and privileging before providing services.
• Clinical privileges are subject to approval by the Facility Medical Executive Board and Medical Center Director.
• Physicians must maintain all required licenses, certifications, credentials, and continue medical education throughout the contract period.
• Providers must comply with all applicable VA privacy, security, information-system access, and Rules of Behavior requirements.

Education/Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine.
• Hold a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• North Dakota medical licensure is preferred but is not stated as mandatory for onsite VA practice.
• Candidates with a current or prior medical license that was restricted, suspended, revoked, voluntarily revoked/surrendered pending action, or denied upon application will not be considered.
• Must have experience providing the required Hospital Medicine scope of care.
• Maintain current VHA-approved BLS and ACLS, or approved equivalent certifications, throughout the period of performance.
• Maintain a current DEA certificate.
• Possess an appropriate National Provider Identifier (NPI) and applicable NPPES/taxonomy confirmation.
• Must be able to speak, understand, read, and write English fluently.
• Must successfully complete VA credentialing and privileging before beginning clinical services.
• Must maintain required Continuing Medical Education (CME) and provide all documentation necessary for privileging and re-privileging.
• Must satisfy all applicable VA background/security, privacy, information-system access, and Rules of Behavior requirements.
• Must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other members of the VA healthcare team.

This is an excellent opportunity for qualified Hospital Medicine Physicians looking to serve our nation’s Veterans while working within an established VA healthcare system.