Physician-Rheumatology

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Federal retirement benefits

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Rheumatologist to diagnose and manage degenerative, autoimmune and inflammatory diseases of the musculoskeletal system. You will evaluate conditions such as arthritis, gout, and inflammatory disorders to craft effective treatment plans.

The role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, prescribing therapies, and maintaining thorough documentation to support optimal patient outcomes within VA settings.

Qualifications

• MD degree or equivalent from an approved school.
• Current full and unrestricted medical license in the U.S.
• Completed residency in an approved core specialty.
• Board certification or eligibility for appointment.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose rheumatic diseases and determine appropriate treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and therapies across hospital and clinic settings.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, and allied health staff.
• Document patient information and clinical outcomes.
• Apply research findings to clinical practice.

Skills

MD degree

Medical license

Residency training

Board eligibility/certification

English proficiency

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent

Job description

Summary

Rheumatologist physicians diagnose and treat degenerative, autoimmune and inflammatory diseases that affect the musculoskeletal system. Many of these conditions are lifelong and can run in families. Manage musculoskeletal pain and suppress chronic inflammation.

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
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Applicants must meet physical standards for the position
• A physical examination prior to placement is required
• This is a designated drug testing position
• After appointment - you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use
• Requires lifting 15-44 pounds
• pushing (approx
• 2 hours)
• reaching above shoulder
• use of fingers and both hands
• walking and standing from 3-5 hours and kneeling
• Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors
• Hearing aid is permitted.

Duties

• Rheumatology Physician Responsibilities: Performing assessments to evaluate and determine appropriate treatment plans for degenerative, autoimmune and inflammatory diseases that affect the musculoskeletal system
• Assess and diagnose various types of disease and conditions to include but not limited to: Ankylosing spondylitis, Behçet's disease, Bursitis, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, Gout, Myopathies, Osteoarthritis, Polymyositis, Psoriatic arthritis, Rheumatic fever, Rheumatoid arthritis, Sarcoidosis, Scleroderma, Sjögren's syndrome, Systemic lupus erythematosus, Vasculitis
• Prescribe medications and other therapies as needed in various hospital and clinic settings
• Act as a resource person to physicians, nursing, and other hospital staff
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and nutritionists, to address all aspects of patient care and optimize healing outcomes
• Document patient information and clinical outcomes
• Integrate research findings into clinical practices

Benefits

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• 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: To be determined by your supervisor