Physician (Allergy & Immunology)

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; South Carolina; On-site; USD 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off 50-55 days/yr

Traditional federal pension and 401K

Tail coverage for malpractice

Job summary

Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, SC seeks a physician in allergy/immunology. The role includes diagnosing and treating allergic and immunologic conditions, conducting allergy testing, and managing treatment plans including biologics for severe asthma.

Applicants must hold an MD/DO with an unrestricted license in the US and be eligible for board certification. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:30pm or 8:00am–4:30pm, with a comprehensive VA Total Rewards package.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an approved school
• Current full and unrestricted medical license in the US
• Residency in an approved core specialty leading to board certification
• Eligibility for board certification in allergy/immunology (preferred)
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written)

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and diagnose patients with allergic, immunologic, and related conditions
• Perform allergy testing (skin prick, intradermal, patch) and pulmonary function tests
• Develop and manage treatment plans including immunotherapy
• Prescribe biologic therapies for severe asthma and related conditions
• Provide consultative services to primary care and other specialists
• Maintain timely medical records and ensure coding/quality reporting

Skills

Board Certified

Allergy/Immunology

English proficiency

Clinical excellence

CPRS/VistA

Education

MD or DO degree

US medical license

Tools

CPRS/VistA

Job description

Summary

Ralph H. Johnson VA can be found in beautiful downtown Charleston. With its rich history - vibrant culture - idyllic coastal location - exquisitely preserved architecture - and celebrated dining selections - Charleston is one of America's best loved destinations. Settled alongside the Ashley rivers and Atlantic Ocean - Charleston has a subtropical climate with mild winters and warm - sunny summers. Charleston proper is surrounded by communities that extend beyond the historic peninsula.

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.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy


• Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine


• The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed


• Current - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia


• Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification


• (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency - or fellowship if applicable - was completed


• OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship - first year of residency - or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States


• OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the Physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences


• Exceptions: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as \"\"Physician Resident Providers\"\" (PRPs)


• PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis


• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged


• rather - they are to have a \"\"scope of practice\"\" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision


• Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs


• In rare and unusual circumstances - the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer - who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience - accomplishments - performance - and qualifications warrant such action


• Proficiency in spoken and written English


• Preferred Experience: Allergy/Immunology Board Certified or Eligible


• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/


• Physical Requirements: The physical demands of this position involve primarily walking - sitting - talking - driving - use of the telephone - etc


• Strenuous physical activity is not required although the incumbent is expected to withstand pressure and stress as part of their day-to-day activities


• Light lifting - under 15 pounds - Light carrying - under 15 pounds - Hearing (aid permitted).

Duties

• 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 Clinical Duties Evaluate and diagnose patients with allergic - immunologic - and related conditions (asthma - rhinitis - food/drug/insect allergies - urticaria - angioedema - eczema - immunodeficiencies - autoimmune disorders) Perform and interpret allergy testing (skin prick - intradermal - patch testing) and pulmonary function tests Develop and manage treatment plans - including allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots/drops) Prescribe and manage biologic therapies for severe asthma and related conditions Provide consultative services to primary care and other specialty providers Manage anaphylaxis and other acute allergic emergencies Order - interpret - and act on relevant lab and imaging studies Documentation & Compliance Maintain timely - accurate medical records in the electronic health record system (e.g. - CPRS/VistA at VA facilities) Ensure documentation supports coding - billing - and quality reporting requirements Comply with clinical practice guidelines - credentialing/privileging requirements - and facility policies Administrative & Program Duties Participate in interdisciplinary care coordination Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and peer review processes Supervise or collaborate with allied health staff (nurses - PAs - NPs) as applicable Education & Professional Development Provide teaching/mentorship to residents - fellows - or students - if in an academic-affiliated setting Maintain board certification and required continuing medical education Stay current on emerging treatments and evidence-based guidelines in allergy/immunology Work Schedule: Monday - Friday


• 7:00am-3:30pm or 8:00am -4:30pm (Subject to change based on agency needs).