Physician (Pulmonologist)

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.

**This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until June 30 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be MAY 25th 2026 with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks. Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.** Direct Patient Care: Provide hands-on care for both inpatients and outpatients dealing with pulmonary or critical care issues. Patient-Centered Medical Care: Utilize both the art and science of medicine to deliver care that is centered on the patient. High-Value and Team-Based Care: Deliver medical care that is efficient and cost-effective, and that involves working effectively in a team setting. Palliative and Hospice Services: Incorporate palliative care and hospice principles as necessary for patient care. Teaching: Engage in teaching medical students, residents, and other healthcare trainees who rotate through the pulmonary/critical care service. Research and Academic Activities: Participate in clinical research and other academic endeavors, associated with both the VA and affiliated academic institutions. Interpersonal Skills: Exhibit interpersonal skills that improve the effectiveness and success of the medical service. Communication Skills: Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills appropriate for the responsibilities of the position. Participation in Hospital Activities: Engage in various hospital and medical staff activities, including accreditation, quality assessment and improvement projects, committee work, and participation in programs like EPRP, ORYX, HEDIS, and SAIL. Consult Management and Documentation: Function effectively within the VA's consult management systems, utilize order sets, document properly in CPRS (Computerized Patient Record System), and comply with other electronic medical record requirements. Direct Patient Care: Provide hands-on care for both inpatients and outpatients dealing with pulmonary or critical care issues. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator 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 Work Schedule: To de determined by your supervisor.

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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical 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.