Emergency Medicine Physician

Veterans Health Administration • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Veterans Health Administration is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, serving more than 9.1 million enrolled Veterans through VA Medical Centers and outpatient sites. This Emergency Medicine Physician assesses and treats patients presenting to the Emergency Department, provides emergency stabilization and care, and determines whether additional treatment or hospital admission is necessary. The physician also coordinates with consultants and emergency medical technicians, provides attending oversight to residents and other providers, and participates in quality assurance and performance activities.

The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; the schedule may change based on service needs. Starting salary may be up to $340,000, subject to budget approval and candidate qualifications. VA offers paid leave, federal retirement and insurance programs, possible CME reimbursement, and malpractice protection with tail coverage. No Physician Employment Contract is required, and there is no significant restriction on moonlighting.

The physician performs a broad range of emergency procedures, including airway management and intubation, mechanical ventilation, moderate sedation, resuscitation, cardioversion and defibrillation, vascular access, fracture and dislocation reduction, wound care, lumbar puncture, and other emergency procedures, including emergent cricothyrotomy and chest tube placement. The role also supports VA safety, occupational health, and fire-protection programs by applying approved standards and practices.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an appropriately approved or accredited institution.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Completion of qualifying residency training in an accredited core specialty program leading to eligibility for board certification, or an applicable alternative training and independent-practice pathway described in the announcement.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Pass a pre-employment physical evaluation and applicable background/security investigation.
• Comply with pre-employment drug testing if tentatively selected for a testing-designated position.
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Complete the required online onboarding and application documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assess and examine all patients presenting to the Emergency Department.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests needed to complete emergency evaluations.
• Stabilize critically ill or injured patients and provide initial treatment for emergency conditions.
• Admit patients to the hospital or discharge them from the Emergency Department with appropriate follow-up.
• Discuss treatment plans with patients and/or their families or caregivers.
• Perform medication reconciliation for discharged patients.
• Provide attending physician oversight to residents, mid-level providers, and students.
• Coordinate patient care with consultants and interact with emergency medical technicians when needed.
• Participate in quality assurance, chart reviews, and applicable Emergency Department performance measures.
• Perform Emergency Department procedures, including airway management, intubation, mechanical ventilation, sedation, resuscitation, cardioversion, defibrillation, vascular access, fracture reduction, wound care, and other procedures listed in the announcement.
• Support safety, occupational health, and fire-protection programs by applying approved standards, regulations, practices, and work methods.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
• 50–55 days of paid time off per year, including annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and possible paid CME absence.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting and federal 401(k), with VA contributions up to 5%.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many programs may be continued into retirement.
• Possible $1,000 annual CME reimbursement for full-time, board-certified physicians.
• Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage.
• No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree