Physician (Nephrology)
About The Position
This is an open continuous announcement that will remain open until filled. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Eligible applicants will be referred each week for consideration until a selection is made. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Yes Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at [email protected] for questions/assistance. 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 and no significant restriction on moonlighting
Requirements
- 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
Responsibilities
- Work up, diagnosis, and provision of non-surgical treatment including consultation for both patients admitted patients and on an outpatient basis in need of care to treat general internal medicine and specialized problems related to the subspecialty of Nephrology.
- Attend the Inpatient consultations as per assignment and schedule timely with complete consultation - assessment and comprehensive care plan.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively and timely with the clinical nursing staff- peers- other Subspecialty providers and leadership
- Participate in care coordination for all patients in the dialysis unit- outpatient clinics- Inpatients with utilization management team and case managers and effectively work with social worker to address timely psychosocial issues
- Will be actively involved in teaching residents and students.
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)
- 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)
- Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
- Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
- Recruitment/Relocation Incentive
- Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Administration of Human Resource Programs
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
