Physician (Critical Care)

Diversity Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 320,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus (Recruitment/Relocation)

EDRP Authorized

Job summary

New Mexico VA Health Care System seeks a full-time Pulmonary/Critical Care Specialist to serve veterans in our progressive health care system. The role emphasizes patient care, teaching, and potential research, with eligibility for a faculty appointment at the University of New Mexico.

Strong board credentials in Pulmonary and Critical Care are preferred; AHA BLS/ACLS certification is expected. Competitive salary, incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an approved school.
• Current full and unrestricted medical license in the U.S.
• Residency training approved by AMA/ACGME/AOA with board eligibility.
• Board certification in Pulmonary and Critical Care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for veteran in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Commitment to patient care, teaching, and research; eligibility for faculty appointment.
• Support for education and research activities within the Department of Medicine at UNM.
• Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday–Friday.

Skills

English proficiency

Board eligible/Certified in Pulmonary&

Education

MD/DO degree

Residency completion leading to board eligibility

Board certification in Pulmonary and Critical Care (preferred)

Job description

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (1 to 5 years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

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: : M.D. or D.O. degree - Board Certified in Internal Medicine - and BC/BE in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
• Active research or educational interests - evidence or interest and potential for extramural funding
• Qualified candidates must meet eligibility requirements for a faculty appointment in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of New Mexico based upon qualifications and experience
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: VA Handbook 5019/1 - Part II - Pre-Placement Physical Examination and Evaluation.

Duties

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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 Duties: The New Mexico VA Health Care System (NMVAHCS) is seeking a full-time Pulmonary/Critical Care Specialist for the Specialty Care Line
• Candidate will provide quality service in our progressive - innovative health care system for the veteran inpatient and outpatient population
• Candidate must have a strong commitment to patient care - teaching - and research and be eligible for a faculty appointment in the Department of Medicine at the University of New Mexico
• Preferred is an individual with a proven track record in educational and research endeavors
• Applicants should be board certified or board eligible in Pulmonology and Critical Care
• The candidate must also be American Heart Association BLS/ACLS certified
• Preferred Experience: M.D. or D.O. degree Board Certified in Internal Medicine BC/BE in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
• Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday- Friday