Physician-Infectious Disease, Part-Time-Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized

Veterans Health Administration • Amarillo, TX

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About The Position

The Amarillo Veterans Health Care System is hiring a part-time Physician specializing in Infectious Disease. The position supports the Specialty Service Mission by providing patient-centered care and contributing to administrative, educational, and research activities. The physician provides direct or virtual care, including care related to health promotion, illness prevention, disease treatment, and end-of-life care. The role also supports infection control, quality improvement, and patient safety, and includes supervision of residents and potentially leadership of an Infection Control team.

The position is part-time, scheduled for 8 hours per biweekly pay period, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Patient care services may be required during off tours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified applicant. No Physician Employment Contract is required, and there is no significant restriction on moonlighting.

Requirements

• Board certification in Infectious Disease is required.
• 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 residency training meeting the stated VA requirements in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification, or an applicable stated alternative.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• U.S. citizenship; non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Selected applicants are subject to pre-appointment urinalysis, background/security investigation, and onboarding requirements.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must meet Selective Service registration requirements.
• Ability to meet the position's physical requirements, including moderate lifting and carrying (15–44 pounds), reaching above shoulder, use of fingers and both hands, walking, standing, and repeated bending for stated durations, coordination, specified vision and color discrimination, hearing (hearing aid permitted), and emotional, mental, and cognitive stability.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of residency or fellowship training in Infectious Disease.
• Experience or knowledge in care of HIV, tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, and other communicable diseases.
• Two or more years of experience treating patients in this specialty.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, appropriate, and effective direct or virtual patient care, including health promotion, illness prevention, disease treatment, and end-of-life care.
• Keep current with virtual care practices.
• Use scientific evidence and methods to investigate, evaluate, and improve patient care.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with patients, families, and other members of the health care team through effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Apply knowledge of biomedical, clinical, and social sciences to patient care and the education of others.
• Demonstrate commitment to professional development, ethical practice, diversity, and responsibility toward patients and the profession.
• Apply knowledge of health care contexts and systems to improve and optimize care.
• Provide patient care services during off tours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed by the organization.
• Provide supervision and leadership for an Infection Control team, if applicable.
• Oversee collection of infection control data and analyze it for quality improvement and patient safety.
• Direct and support feedback to involved parties to promote excellence in hospital care.
• Teach and supervise residents, monitor and coordinate educational activities, and comply with trainee supervision requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
• 50–55 days of paid time off per year, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, and possible 5-day paid absence for CME.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.
• Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement, subject to being full-time with board certification.
• Free liability protection with tail coverage.
• Recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified applicant.

What This Job Offers

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