Physician (Rheumatology)

Veterans Health Administration; Millington (TN); Presencial; USD 240.000 - 315.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sign-on bonus

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP

Paid time off

Federal benefits

Descripción de la vacante

The Millington VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Millington, TN is hiring a Rheumatology Physician for a full-time Specialty Care role serving Veterans.

Responsibilities include outpatient clinics, inpatient rounds, supervision of trainees, and on-call coverage as needed. Requires MD/DO, US licensure, and VA credentialing eligibility.

Formación

• Medical doctor with MD or DO degree and board certification in Rheumatology
• Licensure in at least one US state
• Eligibility for VA credentialing and education debt reduction program (EDRP) eligibility

Responsabilidades

• Provide outpatient rheumatology consultations and clinic appointments for Veterans.
• Supervise and teach fellows, residents and students in Rheumatology.
• Coordinate inpatient and consult services with other departments and specialties.
• Share on-call duties as needed and participate in patient care rounds.

Conocimientos

Clinical practice

Teaching & mentoring

Team collaboration

Educación

MD/DO

Descripción del empleo

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Millington VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Millington, TN is recruiting for a Rheumatology Physician to serve as a full-time Specialty Care physician. The position is accountable to the Chief of Specialty Care, for assuring the most effective delivery of state-of-the-art care by meeting or exceeding compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

General duties include, but are not limited to: Clinical practice, supervising and teaching fellows, residents and medical students in the specialty of Rheumatology. Responsible for providing consultation to non-rheumatology services for hospitalized patients with rheumatology concerns. Provide outpatient rheumatology consultations and clinic appointments for Veterans with both acute and routine rheumatology concerns.

Ensure that treatment is safe, timely, efficient, efficacious, evidence- based, and patient-centered. Ensure that patients receive appropriate follow-up for patients with rheumatology concerns. The physician is expected to share attending call responsibilities with other Rheumatologists/Internal Medicine specialists in covering some nights, weekends and holiday calls as needed.

The physician will round with the team of fellow(s), resident(s), and medical student(s) as regards to inpatient settings. The physician will also be expected to lead and manage the Rheumatology team consisting of fellows, residents, medical students, Pharmacists, Mid-Level Providers, etc. while on inpatient service or in clinical setting. The Rheumatology Physician (MD/DO) is administratively responsible to the Chief of Medicine.

Clinical oversight is provided by the collaborating physician, Section Chief, Rheumatology. The physician, as a member of the department, communicates with other healthcare providers to manage consults and additional services as required. Responsible for recognizing patients appropriate for referral or consultation with the collaborating physician. Consultations with collaborating physicians may occur through personal, telephone, or electronic media contact.

Physician co-signature of resident and student notes will be required for the admission history, physical examination and admission plan for new patients as well as daily plan care/progress note for established patients. Discharge notes and discharge summaries will be electronically co-signed. A discharge order may be written with the concurrence of the physician.

Clinical activities may include, but are not limited to, clinical assessment and evaluation - Inpatients and Outpatients. Health care management of assigned veteran patients with acute and chronic illnesses. Ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic studies. Ordering consultation and referrals - Inpatients and Outpatients. Patient follow-up, as appropriate. Health promotion and disease prevention. Patient, family, and staff education and counseling.

Clinical research (must have separate research approval). Administrative activities, including performance improvement activities, research, and non-clinical tasks as assigned. Exhibits leadership in initializing changes in patient care programs based on current concepts and findings from research and studies. Stays informed on developments in the management and treatment of diseases and illness through continuing medical education.

Any other duties as assigned by the supervising physician or his/her designee as it relates to scope of practice. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be eligible for highly qualified applicants. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.

You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Learn more.

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

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 $240000 – $315000/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-09-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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