Pulmonary Critical Care Physician

National Medical Association; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 265,000 - 355,000; Full time

Job summary

The Memphis VA Medical Center is seeking a Pulmonary Critical Care Staff Physician with a dual appointment at UTHSC. The role involves providing evidence-based, patient-centered care for Veterans and includes responsibilities such as leading clinical rounds, discharge planning, and serving as a preceptor. The position offers an experience-based salary and extensive benefits, including paid time off and retirement plans.

Benefits

Paid Time Off: 26 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 11 holidays

CME Reimbursement: Up to $1000 per year

Malpractice Liability Protection

Annual Pay Increases

Annual Performance Bonuses

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Traditional Federal Pension and 401K with matching

No significant restriction on moonlighting

Clinical research opportunities

Possible academic affiliation

Qualifications

• MD/DO required.
• Eligible for a Faculty Appointment at UTHSC.
• Full and unrestricted license from any state.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily patient care clinical rounds and discharge planning.
• Participate in call schedule and serve on committees.
• Precept Residents, Medical Students, and Fellows in PCC.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

MD/DO

Board Eligible/Certified in PCC

Job description

The Memphis VA Medical Center has an opening for a Pulmonary Critical Care (PCC) Staff Physician with a dual academic appointment with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC). The position reports directly to the Chief of Specialty Care and will work in conjunction with other members of the PCC and/or subspecialty team to provide evidence-based patient-centered care to Veterans. Above all, the PCC Physician is expected to provide care that exhibits patience, compassionate, appropriateness, effective for the promotion of health, prevention, and treatment of diseases.

The Medical Center consists of one main campus and ten community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs). It’s a 1a complexity tertiary care VA healthcare system located in one of the fastest growing Veteran population regions in the United States. The facility provides comprehensive care to over 47,000 Veterans in a 52-county area of Western Tennessee, Northern Mississippi, and Northeast Arkansas. It includes 236 inpatient beds with a 26-bed Spinal Cord Injury Unit. It is a teaching hospital, providing a full range of patient care services, with state-of-the-art technology, as well as extensive education and research programs.

Duties include but are not limited to:

The PCC Staff Physician will provide care and lead daily patient care clinical rounds, and discharge planning with members of the interdisciplinary team in ICU, Pulmonary outpatient service and Pulmonary consultation service. The PCC Staff Physician will participate in the call schedule by rotation as assigned by the Service/Section Chiefs. The PCC Physician is required to be able to demonstrate sound decision-making skills in both clinical and administrative areas, including participation in committees as a member, or as chair if the situation arises. In addition, the PCC Physician will serve as a preceptor to Residents, Medical Students, and Fellows in the PCC discipline.

Highlights of this position include:

• Experience Based Salary $265,000 - $355,000 (Negotiable)
• Work Schedule: Mon-Fri: 8AM-4:30PM (Periodic On-Call)
• CME Reimbursement: Possible $1000 per year (must be Board Certified)
• Malpractice Liability Protection with tail coverage
• Annual Pay Increases
• Annual Performance Bonuses

We Offer:

• Paid Time Off: 26 paid vacation days, 13 paid sick days, and 11 paid holidays, 5 paid CME attendance days
• Pay Incentives: Regular salary increases and annual performance bonus
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Retirement: Traditional Federal Pension (5-year vesting) and Federal 401K with up to 5% agency match
• No Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
• Clinical research opportunities and possible academic affiliation

Area Overview:

The medical center is located in the metropolitan area of Memphis, TN, on the bluffs of the Mighty Mississippi River. It’s the hub of the United States and is known as the birthplace of Blues, Rock & Roll, and low & slow cooked barbecue. It’salso home to the infamous Grizzlies NBA Team! You can savor your way through the ‘cue capital of the world and explore the best of Memphis-style barbecue from hole-in-the-wall hidden gems to world-class dining experiences! You’ll get it all on the Memphis barbecue trail. Many know Memphis as being home to “Memphis-Style Barbecue”, but it’s also the “Wing Capital” of the world with more chicken establishments (200+) than barbecue joints. Plan a visit and enjoy the nightlife on Beale Street, take a tour of Elvis Presley’s Graceland, or a visit to the historic Peabody Hotel and watch the royal ducks walk the red carpet. The options are unlimited!

Apply today and become a part of the world’s largest healthcare system and serve those who served the nation.

To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.

Requirements:

• MD/DO
• BE/EC in PCC
• Eligible for a Faculty Appointment at UTHSC
• Full and unrestricted license from ANY state
• US Citizenship
• Be proficient in the written and spoken use of the English language
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to establish professional relationships: Patients, Colleagues, VA Staff