Physician - Pulmonary Critical Care

National Medical Association; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

The Albany Veterans Affairs Medical Center seeks a full-time Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician to provide comprehensive care for veterans. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact while engaging in educational responsibilities and administrative activities. Candidates will benefit from a competitive salary, sign-on bonuses, and extensive leave options.

Benefits

Comprehensive total rewards package

Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)

Paid Time Off: 26 days annual leave

Retirement options including federal pension and 401K

Federal health, vision, dental, and life insurance

Malpractice coverage with tail coverage

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pulmonary Care.
• Current, full, and unrestricted medical license in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine services.
• Educational responsibilities for fellows, residents, and medical students.
• Attend and lead ICU teams, provide critical care consultations.

Skills

Proficiency in spoken and written English

Emotional and mental stability

Education

Doctor of medicine or equivalent degree

Completed residency training approved by the VA

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Summary

The Albany Veterans Affairs Medical Center has an opening for a full-time Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of our nation's veterans. If you are a compassionate and dedicated Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician seeking a fulfilling career with a chance to make a real difference, consider this opportunity at the Albany Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic and any additional requirements listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or licensing requirements may be considered tentatively but cannot be hired until all requirements are met. Existing VA physicians who met the previous qualification standards at their initial appointment are deemed to have met the current basic requirements.

Basic Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship (non-citizens only if recruitment of qualified citizens is not possible)
• Doctor of medicine or equivalent degree from an approved school
• Current, full, and unrestricted medical license in the U.S.
• Completed residency training approved by the VA, leading to eligibility for board certification
• Residents in approved programs may be appointed as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs) under supervision
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pulmonary Care and maintaining professional competency
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Preferred: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Sleep Medicine
• Physical activity includes sitting, standing, walking, heavy lifting, reaching, and bending
• Must be emotionally and mentally stable to perform duties

Duties

• Provide inpatient and outpatient pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine services
• Educational responsibilities for fellows, residents, and medical students
• Possess a full, unrestricted license and qualify for an academic appointment at Albany Medical College
• Subspecialty certifications are desirable
• Attend and lead ICU teams, provide critical care consultations, and participate in teaching and mentoring
• Engage in administrative activities and serve on medical center committees
• Offer consultations for pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine
• Work schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., with rotating on-call duties

Additional Benefits and Incentives

• Comprehensive total rewards package
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance for highly qualified candidates
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) with potential up to $200,000
• Competitive salary, bonuses, and regular salary increases
• Paid Time Off: 26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 holidays, and CME leave
• Retirement options including federal pension and 401K
• Federal health, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Licensure and CME reimbursement opportunities
• Malpractice coverage with tail coverage
• No employment contract restrictions on moonlighting