Physician - Hospitalist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 315,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP Eligible

Paid Time Off

Federal health insurance

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Iowa City VA Health Care System is seeking a Part-Time Physician to join the Hospitalist service in Iowa City, IA. This role centers on general internal medicine within a federally administered health system.

You will report to the Chief of Inpatient Service, engage in education and administrative duties, and may participate in the Education Debt Reduction Program with a comprehensive federal benefits package.

Qualifications

• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree from an accredited school (LCME/COCA accepted).
• LICENSURE: US state medical license (or eligibility per VHA rules).
• Foreign graduates must meet ECFMG eligibility when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient internal medicine coverage as Hospitalist under the Chief of Inpatient Service.
• Perform clinical and administrative tasks including documentation, CME, and education curriculum involvement.
• Utilize EMR and contribute to process improvements and patient education.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

MD or DO degree

US medical licensure eligibility (LCME/COCA/ECFMG as applicable)

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Iowa City Veterans Affairs Health Care System (ICVAHCS) is seeking a Part-Time, Physician - Hospitalist to join the Specialty Care Service Line at the VAMC in Iowa City, Iowa

Key Responsibilities

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.

This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to: This position is General internal Medicine and accountable to the Chief of Inpatient (Hospitalist) Service and ultimately to the Chief of Medicine. The incumbent will have knowledge of clinical delivery structures, electronic medical records, and experience in medical education, medical curriculum development, clinical management, and administrative matters.

The incumbent will perform a variety of complex clinical and administrative tasks including but is not limited to, TMS training/yearly clinical competencies, patient education and guidance, timely and precise documentation, process workflow and other functionality regarding necessary clinical systems.

The incumbent will work to optimize the usage of clinical systems through education and training, quality outcomes, and providing support in accordance with organizational goals. The incumbent will have proven communication skills (written and verbal), team-building skills, and demonstrated ability to promote morale and teamwork. The incumbent will have a general knowledge of military and civilian personnel management procedures of VA performance appraisals.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position may be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.

Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply . Learn more EDRP Authorized: Authorized. Contact [e-mail] for questions/assistance.

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid time offer 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 Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Part-Time, Monday through Friday 7:00am-5:00pm.

Alternative work hours, if desired, should be agreed upon at the time of hire.

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 $124308 – $315000/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-25.

What is the work schedule?

This is a 30 Hours position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.