Pulmonologist - Sign-On Bonus, Generous PTO & CME

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Federal benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a pulmonologist to provide expert clinical care, education, and research leadership in pulmonary and sleep medicine within the VA system.

Key duties include writing medical orders, evaluating consults, performing histories and physicals, ordering diagnostics, promoting health and prevention, and contributing to national program efforts. Licensure in a US state and board certification are required.

Responsibilities

• Writes medical orders and prescriptions for non-controlled and controlled substances, in accordance with Federal and State law.
• Responds to and completes consults for evaluation of pulmonary and sleep disorders.
• Performs comprehensive, detailed H&P in line with national guidelines.
• Orders diagnostic studies (labs, X-rays, PFTs, EKGs) and consults other disciplines as needed.
• Carries out health promotion and disease prevention activities including education and shared decision-making.
• Participates in VISN and national pulmonary/sleep program efforts.

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a pulmonologist to provide expert clinical care, education, and research leadership in pulmonary and sleep medicine within the VA system.

Key duties include writing medical orders, evaluating consults, performing histories and physicals, ordering diagnostics, promoting health and prevention, and contributing to national program efforts. Licensure in a US state and board certification are required.