Physician (EMERGENCY ROOM)

Veterans in Healthcare; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Alexandria VA Health Care System in Louisiana seeks two Physicians (Emergency Room) to provide emergent medical treatment and personal care to veterans on a 24/7 basis. You will document observations, collaborate with the health team, order diagnostic tests, and determine hospital admission needs.

Board certification or eligibility in Emergency Medicine or Internal Medicine, U.S. citizenship required; MD degree from an approved school; active state licensure; English proficiency; and

Qualifications

• US citizenship
• MD degree from an approved medical school
• Current, full and unrestricted medical license in the U.S.
• Board certification or eligibility in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine or Family Practice
• First-Year Residency completed or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Provide emergent medical treatment and personal care to veterans 24/7
• Document observations, assessments, and changes in patient condition
• Collaborate with health team to facilitate positive patient outcomes
• Order appropriate diagnostic tests and determine need for hospitalization or transfer
• Maintain required certifications and participate in on-call schedules

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Internal Medicine

Education

MD (Doctor of Medicine)

Job description

Quality Care Our Heroes DeserveNow is the time to take your career to the next level and become part of the high-caliber talent that is VA. Experience what 250,000 current VA employees already have state‑of‑the‑art practice settings, access to the latest technology, a multi-disciplinary team environment and the opportunity to provide the men and women who have bravely served this country with the finest patient care, benefits and customer satisfaction. And with VA Patient Satisfaction Scores leading the healthcare industry, you'll be joining one of the most respected facilities in the Nation.

Quality Care Our Heroes DeserveNow is the time to take your career to the next level and become part of the high-caliber talent that is VA. Experience what 250,000 current VA employees already have state‑of‑the‑art practice settings, access to the latest technology, a multi-disciplinary team environment and the opportunity to provide the men and women who have bravely served this country with the finest patient care, benefits and customer satisfaction. And with VA Patient Satisfaction Scores leading the healthcare industry, you'll be joining one of the most respected facilities in the Nation. OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans? The Alexandria VA Health Care System is seeking two Physicians (Emergency Room) in Medical Service who will be responsible for providing emergent medical treatment and personal care services to ill and injured veterans on a 24/7 basis.The Alexandria VA Health Care System, Alexandria, Louisiana is a Joint Commission accredited, complexity level 3 facility serving Veterans within 23 of Louisiana's 64 parishes. The VAMC is located in Pineville, Louisiana with community based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) in Jennings, Lafayette, Fort Polk, and Natchitoches, Louisiana. The Alexandria VA Health Care System is located in the Heart of Louisiana. Alexandria is quickly emerging as one of the nation's best places to start a business, raise a family, and explore the great outdoors. It is a national leader in new and expanded business development and was recently named one of the twenty best cities in the country to find a job. National Geographic Traveler ranks Alexandria as one of America's top ten "wilderness towns" because of its incredible access to the one of the country's most beautiful and expansive national forests. Central Louisiana has become known as "The Crossroads," a place where all of Louisiana comes together - from culture to food and music. With a population of over 46,342, Alexandria continues to grow in every sector of our society. The city of Alexandria is adjacent to the city of Pineville and separated by the Red River. Alexandria sits on the central corridor of I-49 which makes it a quick access to several major Metro cities. Alexandria is only 2 hours from Shreveport, LA, 3 1/2 from New Orleans, LA, and 4 1/2 from Dallas and Houston, TX. New Orleans is the home of the Saints Pro football team and the Hornets Pro basketball team. Come join us in the Heart of Louisiana where we have a lot to offer visitors, from arts and culture to fine dining and shopping to outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, camping, and fishing the Red River. As an Emergency Room physician, you will provide emergent medical treatment and personal care services to ill and injured veterans. Duties include documenting observations, assessments, and changes in patient's condition; collaborating with health team members to facilitate positive patient care outcomes; ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, determining need for hospitalization at this facility or transferring the patient to another facility. Must complete clinical reminders and meet performance measures, as applicable. Our facility is seeking individuals who possess good organizational skills which enable completion of work, a demonstrated ability to assume leadership in a patient centered program, and the ability to establish effective communication with patients, families, visitors and members of the interdisciplinary team. Board Certification: Board certification or Boardeligibilityin emergency medicine, internal Medicine

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Citizenship. Citizenship of the United States. Education. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine holding regular institutional membership in the Association of American Medical Colleges for the year in which the degree was granted. Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted. Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State, Territory, or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia as qualifying for full or unrestricted licensure.

• For residents,

graduation from an approved medical school as described above is required except as provided in M-8, part II, chapter 1. Licensure and Registration: 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. The physician must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure. Board certification or Eligibilityby the American Board of Internal Medicine or other appropriate specialty certifying boards. Board certification ir Eligibility in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine or Family Practice is needed. First-Year Residency (Internship). Completed a first-year residency, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which it was completed. For a VA resident, the appropriate Deans Committee and Resident Review Board may recommend appointment on the basis of the candidate's acceptability for residency training. Approved Residencies Are: Those approved by the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals, American Medical Association, in the list published for the year the residency was completed, or Other residencies or their equivalents which the Professional Standards Board determines to have provided an applicant with appropriate professional training. The Board may determine that the residency requirement has been met if the candidate has completed 1 year of postgraduate education. Physical Standards: Applicant must meet the physical requirements of the position. Tentatively selected applicant is subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants that refuse to be tested will be denied employment with the VA. (VA Directive and Handbook 5019). English Language Proficiency: Physicians, including residents, appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d). Incumbent will participate in the Medical Officer of the Day on call (MOD) schedule. Incumbent will maintain current ACLS/BCLS certifications. The VHA encourages billable health care practitioners to apply for the National Provider Identifier (NPI); the online NPI application is at https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov. Applicant's education and experience will be reviewed by a Professional Standards Board and Compensation Panel in determining the salary of the applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you will be asked to produce a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency. Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD-214(s), SF-15 (as applicable) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the applicationchecklist or visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.

How You Will Be Evaluated:

Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be reviewed. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We may not make assumptions regarding your experience. Bring your expertise to VA and be valued as part of a team that is recognized and respected for significant contributions to medicine. You'll enjoy a patient-focused environment, terrific benefits and incentives, and the ability to practice at any VA facility in the country.

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