VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
Physician- Infectious Disease
VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29408
Summary
The Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center and the Specialty Care Service Line is hiring a board certified Physician to provide comprehensive, efficient, compassionate, high-quality healthcare to Infectious Disease patients.Qualifications
To qualify for this position, you must meet the
Basic Requirements:
as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcementApplicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are metCurrently 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 occupationBasic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA PolicyDegree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicineThe 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 completedCurrent, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of ColumbiaResidency 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 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR[(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR(3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States), 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 experiencesResidents 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 or fee-basisPRPs 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 supervisionAdditionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPsProficiency in spoken and written EnglishPreferred Experience: Infectious Disease Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification StandardThis can be found in the local Human Resources OfficePhysical Requirements: See VA Handbook and Directive 5019.Duties
"VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.VHA Physician Total Rewards.The Ralph H.Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center (RHJ VAMC) seeks to recruit a physician specializing in Infectious Disease.The physician will be an expert in the diagnoses and treatment of infectious disease.Through extensive training, they are experts in infections that affect the human body cased by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.This specialist will provide both inpatient and outpatient consultation services.The RHJ VAMC has strong funded programs in health services research, health care disparities, clinical trials, and basic science.Collaboration with infectious disease faculty or other investigators at the RHJ VAMC or MUSC is available.Applicants must have an MD or equivalent degree.ABIM Board certification is preferred and previous VA experience is a strong plus.The ideal candidate will have clinical experience and training supporting requirements for consideration to an academic appointment.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 Duties Include: Provide diagnosis and treatment of adult patients presenting with infectious diseases such as diseases that are resistant to treatment, illness after travel, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, Lyme disease and Hepatitis B and C.Provide treatment in an outpatient clinical settling and provide consultation services in an inpatient setting or emergent need.Perform a physical examination, review patient's medical data and order routine diagnostic imaging studies and labs when indicated.Documents observation, assessments, and changes in patient's condition; collaborating with health team members to facilitate positive patient care outcomes.Work collaboratively with other specialties.Follow VA directives and policies and maintains current Basic Life Support (BLS).Possess computer skills to access and input typed data on each patient into the computerized patient record system (CPRS).Maintain license to practice medicine in a state, territory, or commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia.Required to possess full and unrestricted licensure and to maintain current registration.Outpatient clinics may be held at the Ralph Johnson VA Medical Center or Community Based Outpatient Clinics.Provides direct clinical supervision of advance practice nurses or physician assistants and other staff as appropriate.Establishes professional working relationships with other clinical service providers within the medical center and outlying clinics, provide telephone and e-consult consultation as needed.Cooperates with and participate in medical duties or functions related to quality of care, peer review and with other performance improvement activities as directed.Attend assigned meetings or process action teams.Attend mandatory meetings and trainings/education such as staff meetings, grand rounds, Talent Management System (TMS), VA Voices, Own the Moment and comply with specialist continuing medical education requirements timely.Must be award and compliant of VA Strategic Analytics for Improvement and Learning (SAIL) metrics and VA Performance Measures.Other duties may be assigned as needed by the supervisor of Chief of Staff.Work Schedule: Monday-Friday TBD (hours negotiable)"
The Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center and the Specialty Care Service Line is hiring a board certified Physician to provide comprehensive, efficient, compassionate, high-quality healthcare to Infectious Disease patients.Qualifications
To qualify for this position, you must meet the
Basic Requirements:
as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcementApplicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are metCurrently 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 occupationBasic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA PolicyDegree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicineThe 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 completedCurrent, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of ColumbiaResidency 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 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR[(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR(3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States), 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 experiencesResidents 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 or fee-basisPRPs 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 supervisionAdditionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPsProficiency in spoken and written EnglishPreferred Experience: Infectious Disease Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification StandardThis can be found in the local Human Resources OfficePhysical Requirements: See VA Handbook and Directive 5019.Duties
"VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.VHA Physician Total Rewards.The Ralph H.Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center (RHJ VAMC) seeks to recruit a physician specializing in Infectious Disease.The physician will be an expert in the diagnoses and treatment of infectious disease.Through extensive training, they are experts in infections that affect the human body cased by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.This specialist will provide both inpatient and outpatient consultation services.The RHJ VAMC has strong funded programs in health services research, health care disparities, clinical trials, and basic science.Collaboration with infectious disease faculty or other investigators at the RHJ VAMC or MUSC is available.Applicants must have an MD or equivalent degree.ABIM Board certification is preferred and previous VA experience is a strong plus.The ideal candidate will have clinical experience and training supporting requirements for consideration to an academic appointment.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 Duties Include: Provide diagnosis and treatment of adult patients presenting with infectious diseases such as diseases that are resistant to treatment, illness after travel, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, Lyme disease and Hepatitis B and C.Provide treatment in an outpatient clinical settling and provide consultation services in an inpatient setting or emergent need.Perform a physical examination, review patient's medical data and order routine diagnostic imaging studies and labs when indicated.Documents observation, assessments, and changes in patient's condition; collaborating with health team members to facilitate positive patient care outcomes.Work collaboratively with other specialties.Follow VA directives and policies and maintains current Basic Life Support (BLS).Possess computer skills to access and input typed data on each patient into the computerized patient record system (CPRS).Maintain license to practice medicine in a state, territory, or commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia.Required to possess full and unrestricted licensure and to maintain current registration.Outpatient clinics may be held at the Ralph Johnson VA Medical Center or Community Based Outpatient Clinics.Provides direct clinical supervision of advance practice nurses or physician assistants and other staff as appropriate.Establishes professional working relationships with other clinical service providers within the medical center and outlying clinics, provide telephone and e-consult consultation as needed.Cooperates with and participate in medical duties or functions related to quality of care, peer review and with other performance improvement activities as directed.Attend assigned meetings or process action teams.Attend mandatory meetings and trainings/education such as staff meetings, grand rounds, Talent Management System (TMS), VA Voices, Own the Moment and comply with specialist continuing medical education requirements timely.Must be award and compliant of VA Strategic Analytics for Improvement and Learning (SAIL) metrics and VA Performance Measures.Other duties may be assigned as needed by the supervisor of Chief of Staff.Work Schedule: Monday-Friday TBD (hours negotiable)"