Physician Hospitalist

Overview
Accepting applications

Open & closing dates
Opening and closing dates01/14/2021 to 12/31/2021
Service

Excepted

Pay scale & grade

VM 15

Salary
$250,000 to $270,000 per yearEducation and length of practice are considered through a formal pay-setting process to determine the final compensable salary (Base Pay + Market Pay)
Appointment type

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-Time
Duties SummaryCandidate must possess commitment to patient care and take an active role in providing quality medical service. The Marion VA Healthcare System promotes a collaborative atmosphere where physicians work with a dedicated multi-disciplinary team of health care professionals.
The hospitalist position involves direct patient care for patients admitted to the hospital directly to the medicine service. The hospitalist also serves as consultant for patients admitted to the surgical service.ResponsibilitiesDuties include, but are not limited to:
Admit and manage inpatients with general adult medical illnesses. This includes: Performing histories and physical examinations, rounding on patients, writing progress notes, discharge planning and timely completion of discharge summaries.Work closely with specialists and primary care physicians to ensure that inpatients receive continuous high-quality care.Provision of 24/7 consultative support to inpatients admitted to surgical service.Provide triage services for coordination of admission of patients currently in an ambulatory setting including the emergency room and/or clinic.Discuss all medical admissions with emergency room, ICU and clinic physicians to ensure clinical appropriateness of admission to general medical floors.Discuss with external attending providers, the possible transfer of appropriate veterans from outlying hospitals/Emergency Departments.Demonstrate interest in engaging in ongoing process improvement with respect to measures of quality care, patient safety, patient satisfaction, patient and family education, utilization management, cost control.Take an active role in optimizing the efficiency and effectiveness of the inpatient care process from admission through discharge.Perform inter-professional rounds on assigned medical wards, managing and participating in the patients' care.Perform appropriate clinical and administrative functions as assigned.Participate in quality management/assurance and chart review activities.Participate in, and at times lead, clinical and education administrative committees, task groups, or special projects.Serve on Medical Staff committees.Experience with routine hospitalist procedures and airway management preferred but not requiredWork Schedule: 7 days on followed by 7 days off; 12 hour shifts; primarily day hour 7:00am to 7:00pm.Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Travel RequiredNot required
Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

15
Requirements Conditions of EmploymentU.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.Designated and/or random drug testing requiredSelective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959You may be required to serve a probationary periodSubject to a background/security investigationMust be proficient in written and spoken EnglishSelected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding processMust pass pre-employment physical examination Qualifications
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.Basic Requirements:United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in 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.Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, 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.Physical requirements outlined below.Preferred Experience: Two years of hospital experience preferred, but recent residency grads will be considered.Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.Physical Requirements: This position requires a pre-employment physical. Requires lifting 15-44 pounds; pushing (approx. 2 hours); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers and both hands; walking and standing from 3-5 hours and kneeling. Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4. Far visions correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other. Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors. Hearing aid is permitted.
EducationNote: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: . If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: .
Additional informationVA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides an overview of the benefits associated with a VA practice: VHA Physician Brochure.
Annual leave shall accrue for full-time physicians at the rate of eight (8) hours per biweekly pay period.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance
Other
Drug test required
Yes
This job is open to
The public

U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.