Physician (Rheumatologist)

Department of Veterans Affairs • Asheville, NC

45d • Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent physician is expected to provide comprehensive patient care in the form of consultative inpatient and outpatient Rheumatology patient care at the Charles George VA Medical Center. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive May Be Authorized for Highly Qualified Applicants. This is an Open-Continuous announcement that will remain open until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed in the order received and will be sent to the hiring manager for consideration. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Current BLS required /ACLS desirable Interviews, examines, selects diagnostic testing appropriately, and interprets/collates results to coordinate patient care Communicates and documents with clarity to patients and medical personnel to coordinate patient care Procedural skills may include arthrocentesis, venti puncture and soft tissue injections & aspirations Consultative input to outpatient and inpatient care. Collaborate with midlevel providers and physician colleagues with clear communication and documentation. Performs the administrative components of patient care management, such as: Participate in the educational programs for the section personnel as well as the medical staff. Participate in monitoring the quality, safety and appropriateness of patient care, both at the Section and facility level. Miscellaneous activities of the Medical Service inclusive, but not limited to special projects that help fulfill and/or enhance the mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs as assigned by the Chief of Medicine/Chief of Staff and the Charles George VAMC Executive Leadership Demonstrate ethical conduct and serve as a positive role model to others at all levels of the organization Participate in quality assurance programs and chart reviews Attend Medicine Service monthly staff meetings and COS quarterly meetings as per bylaws Complete medical records in accordance with Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff Participate in Medical Staff committee assignments Perform other duties assigned by the Chief of Medicine Participate in, and attend, CME activities and VA continuing educational activities Clinical supervision over the Rheumatology RN clinic. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive May Be Authorized for Highly Qualified Applicants. Education Debt Reduction Program: EDRP Authorized: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 for incentive. Contact [email protected] the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance

Requirements

• Current BLS required
• Procedural skills may include arthrocentesis, venti puncture and soft tissue injections & aspirations
• 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Nice To Haves

• ACLS desirable

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care in the form of consultative inpatient and outpatient Rheumatology patient care
• Interview, examine, select diagnostic testing appropriately, and interpret/ collate results to coordinate patient care
• Communicate and document with clarity to patients and medical personnel to coordinate patient care
• Provide consultative input to outpatient and inpatient care
• Collaborate with midlevel providers and physician colleagues with clear communication and documentation
• Perform the administrative components of patient care management
• Participate in the educational programs for the section personnel as well as the medical staff
• Participate in monitoring the quality, safety and appropriateness of patient care, both at the Section and facility level
• Perform miscellaneous activities of the Medical Service inclusive, but not limited to special projects that help fulfill and/or enhance the mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs as assigned by the Chief of Medicine/Chief of Staff and the Charles George VAMC Executive Leadership
• Demonstrate ethical conduct and serve as a positive role model to others at all levels of the organization
• Participate in quality assurance programs and chart reviews
• Attend Medicine Service monthly staff meetings and COS quarterly meetings as per bylaws
• Complete medical records in accordance with Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff
• Participate in Medical Staff committee assignments
• Perform other duties assigned by the Chief of Medicine
• Participate in, and attend, CME activities and VA continuing educational activities
• Clinical supervision over the Rheumatology RN clinic

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)
• 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: Mid Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees