Physician (Rheumatology)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 210,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center is seeking a board-certified or board eligible rheumatologist to join our team and provide compassionate, evidence-based care to Veterans. The position focuses on high-quality outpatient rheumatology services for a diverse Veteran population, primarily at the Akron Community Based Outpatient Clinic, with duties at additional outpatient sites.

The role includes joint injections, biologic therapy management, and potential academic appointment through the

Qualifications

• Must be board-certified or board-eligible in Rheumatology.
• Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. state.
• Residency training in an ACGME/AOA approved core specialty leading to eligibility for board certification.
• ABMS/AOA board certification in the specialty/sub-specialty indicated.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Preferred experience: musculoskeletal ultrasound.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality outpatient rheumatology care to Veterans.
• Perform joint and soft tissue injections.
• Administer and manage biologic therapies at the infusion clinic.
• Eligible for an academic appointment with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.
• Work schedule typically Monday–Friday; evenings and weekends may be required.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Musculoskeletal ultrasound

Education

MD/DO

Board-certified/board-eligible in Rheumatology

Job description

Summary

Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center is seeking a board-certified or board eligible rheumatologist to join our team and is committed to providing compassionate - evidence-based care to Veterans. This position is primarily focused on delivering high-quality outpatient rheumatology care to a diverse Veteran population with a broad range of complex autoimmune and inflammatory diseases primarily based at the Akron Community Based Outpatient Clinic - with practice at additional outpatient clinics.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) 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 physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

Basic Requirements

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• 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 one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
• 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
• Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification
• (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency - or fellowship if applicable - was completed
• OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship - first year of residency - or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States
• OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the Physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
• Exceptions: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs)
• PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis
• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
• rather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
• Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
• In rare and unusual circumstances - the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer - who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience - accomplishments - performance - and qualifications warrant such action
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Board Certification is required by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) in the specialty/sub‑specialty indicated in the announcement
• Additional Requirement: Must be board eligible or certified in Rheumatology
• Preferred Experience: Experience with musculoskeletal ultrasound is preferred
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting and carrying (45+ lbs.)
• As needed - Straight pulling - pulling handover hand - pushing and reaching above shoulders - walking - standing - crawling - kneeling - repeated bending - climbing using both legs and arms
• use of fingers and both hands required
• ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• near vision correctable at 13'-16"" to Jaeger 1 to 4
• far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other
• depth perception
• ability to distinguish basic colors
• hearing (aid permitted)
• working closely with others
• working alone
• protracted or irregular hours of work.

Duties

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• The Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center is seeking a board-certified or board eligible rheumatologist to join our team and is committed to providing compassionate - evidence-based care to Veterans
• This position is primarily focused on delivering high-quality outpatient rheumatology care to a diverse Veteran population with a broad range of complex autoimmune and inflammatory diseases primarily based at the Akron Community Based Outpatient Clinic - with practice at additional sites such as Youngstown - Kent and Canton outpatient clinics
• The candidate is expected to perform joint and soft tissue injections and to administer and manage biologic therapies at Kent Infusion Clinic
• Candidates will be eligible for an academic appointment through the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
• 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 Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00AM-4:30PM - May be required to cover evenings and weekends.