Physician - Emergency Medicine

Veterans Health Administration • Sioux Falls, SD

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The VA Sioux Falls Health Care System is recruiting for a full time Emergency Room Physician in Sioux Falls, SD. The Physician will provide care to patients who present to the Sioux Falls Emergency Department and reports directly to the Chief of Emergency Department. This is an open continuous announcement. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred until filled. The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. The ED Physician provides emergency healthcare for patients in a level 2 emergency room.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
• Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
• 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 one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
• Residency 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.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Nice To Haves

• 2-3 years Emergency Medicine Experience

Responsibilities

• Physician is assigned patients to treat who check into the Emergency Department (ED).
• The Physician (Emergency Medicine) will work with patients, non-VA health care, specialists, assigned team members and Primary Care PACT to provide healthcare.
• The Physician (Emergency Medicine) will work with the inpatient wards and non-VA facilities performing admissions and transfers.
• The Physician (Emergency Medicine) may also function in occupational health performing physicals and evaluations and treating employees for injuries.
• Conducts the following: prior record review; patient history, examination, diagnosis, treatment and education; documentation in progress note format; responds to Clinical Reminders; orders appropriate lab tests and studies; interpretation and implementation of action from results of studies ordered; initiates and adjusts medications as medically necessary to include medication refills; practices & maintains skills in EKG, rhythm strips.
• Understands technology and utilization of the above as well as echocardiography; recommends appropriate follow up; timely completion of electronic encounter for each patient encounter; timely electronic signature of electronic documents in medical record; oversight of emergency medical care; coordinates care for patients as appropriate between Mental Health inpatient ward, Primary Care, community, and ancillary support clinics; works as a team with emergency medical doctors, nursing, technicians, primary care, administration, lab, pharmacy, dieticians, and ancillary staff on behalf of patient care.
• Required to attend staff meetings, serves on committees, teams, workgroups, and peer reviews as requested.
• Completes CME, VA Training, HIPAA, Security training, and other training mandatory trainings.
• In additional to the duties listed above the Physician will perform clinical privileges within the Emergency Medicine privileges approved by MEC.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
• 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)
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
• 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
• Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
• Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

What This Job Offers

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