Physician (Hospitalist)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Asheville (NC); Presencial; USD 200.000 - 315.000; Jornada completa

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Competitive salary

Paid time off

Federal benefits

Descripción de la vacante

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Asheville, NC seeks an experienced physician to manage inpatients within the CGVAMC hospitalist service and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes clinical excellence, documentation clarity, and participation in education and quality programs, with recruitment/relocation incentives for highly qualified applicants.

Formación

• MD or DO degree from LCME/COCA-accredited school.
• US medical licensure (unrestricted) in any state or territory.
• Board certification in specialty preferred and highly desired.

Responsabilidades

• Manage inpatients with chronic conditions in the CGVAMC hospitalist service.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams and document clearly for patients and staff.
• Participate in educational activities and quality assurance programs.
• Share after-hours call responsibilities with other physicians in rotation.
• Engage in CME and VA continuing education activities.

Educación

MD/DO (US-credentialed)

Descripción del empleo

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Physician will manage patients with ongoing medical conditions as an inpatient, in collaboration with other services of the CGVAMC. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive is Authorized for Highly Qualified Applicants.

Key Responsibilities

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Current BLS required / ACLS desirable Interviews, examines, selects diagnostic testing appropriately, and interprets/collates results to coordinate patient care. Communicates and documents with clarity to patients and medical personnel to coordinate patient care. APP coordination within the Hospitalist section.

Procedural skills may include: Arterial puncture, EKG interpretation, Arthrocentesis, Foley catheter insertion, Abdominal paracentesis Venipuncture, Nasogastric tube insertion, Lumbar puncture, Thoracentesis Intra-arterial line & central venous line placement Endotracheal intubation Shares after-hour call responsibilities with section physicians in rotation. Consulting on inpatient care.

Collaboration with midlevel providers and physician colleagues with clear communication and documentation Performs the administrative components of patient care management: Participate in educational programs for section personnel as well as the medical staff. Participate in monitoring the quality, safety, and appropriateness of patient care at both the Section and facility levels.

Engage in miscellaneous activities of the Medical Service, inclusive of special projects that enhance the mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Attend Hospitalist team meetings. Demonstrate ethical conduct and serve as a positive role model at all organizational levels. Participate in quality assurance programs and chart reviews. Attend Medicine Service monthly staff meetings and Chief of Staff (COS) quarterly meetings as per bylaws.

Complete medical records in accordance with Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff. Participate in Medical Staff committee assignments. Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief of Medicine or designee (e.g., Administrative Officer). Participate in Continuing Medical Education (CME) activities and VA continuing educational activities. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive is Authorized for Highly Qualified Applicants.

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 Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a Virtual position.

Remote: This is not a remote position Work Schedule: 3:00pm - 11:30pm

Requirements & Education

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 an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.

Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.

NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.

The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $200000 – $315000/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-12-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.