Physician - Emergency Room

MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility seeks a qualified physician in Emergency Medicine to manage clinical care for Veterans. This role requires a Doctor of Medicine degree, board certification, and relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary, sign-on bonus, and comprehensive benefits including paid time off and retirement plans.

Benefits

Paid Time Off: 50-55 days annually

Federal pension and 401K with up to 5% VA contribution

Free liability protection with tail coverage

CME reimbursement: Possible up to $1,000/year

Federal health, vision, dental, life, and long-term care insurance

Qualifications

• Must have a current, unrestricted medical license.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical care of Veterans in the Emergency Room.
• Perform patient assessment and treatment planning.
• Lead code team and participate in performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Patient Assessment

Clinical Care Management

Education

Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree

Job description

Summary

The mission of VA Northern Indiana Health Care System (VANIHCS) is to provide coordinated, compassionate, and comprehensive quality primary care, mental health, surgical, intensive, and extended care to Veterans in a timely, accessible, and cost-effective manner. It is a fully integrated medical care facility with a dual campus and a combined VA mission. Recruitment/Relocation incentive Approved

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements 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 VA physicians who met the requirements at their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements. All requirements must be met by the closing date: 06/06/2025.

Basic Requirements

1. United States Citizenship
2. Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens, per VA Policy
3. Education
4. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree from an accredited institution in allopathic or osteopathic medicine
5. The degree must have been obtained from an institution accredited by the LCME or COCA in the year the degree was granted
6. For foreign medical graduates, verification with ECFMG is required
7. Licensure and Registration
8. Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in the U.S.
9. Maintain current registration if required for ongoing licensure
10. Residency Training
11. Completion of residency training approved by the VA or equivalent, leading to eligibility for board certification
12. English Language Proficiency
13. Proficiency in spoken and written English

Preferred Experience/Qualifications

Board Certified or Board Eligible with 2-3 years of Emergency Medicine experience. Reference: VA Regulations - VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard.

Duties

• Manage clinical care of Veterans in the Emergency Room Department - Fort Wayne IN - NIHCS
• Perform patient assessment, treatment, care planning, and coordination
• Include clinical duties, code team leadership, and performance improvement initiatives
• Hours: TBD based on shift
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized
• Compressed/Flexible hours: Not authorized
• Virtual position: No
• Education Debt Reduction Program: Not authorized
• Paid Time Off: 50-55 days annually (including leave, sick leave, holidays, and CME leave)
• Retirement: Federal pension and 401K with up to 5% VA contribution
• Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, life, and long-term care
• Licensure: One full, unrestricted license from any US State or territory
• CME reimbursement: Possible up to $1,000/year
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage
• Contract: No employment contract or moonlighting restrictions