Physician (Surgical Hospitalist)

The 2-page resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to "Required Documents" below The Bay Pines VA Healthcare System is seeking experienced Surgical Hospitalist. The Surgical Hospitalist takes a comprehensive approach to caring for patients. Primary responsibility is for patient care in a team of caregivers who are experts in different specialties. Amendment: Job title has been amended to Surgical Hospitalist.

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. The Bay Pines VA Healthcare System is seeking experienced Surgical Hospitalist. The Surgical Hospitalist takes a comprehensive approach to caring for patients. Primary responsibility is for patient care while leading a team of caregivers who are experts in different specialties. Surgical Hospitalist will oversee the many decisions involved with critically ill patient care and coordinates all the other services for optimal results. Will report to the Section Chief of Surgical Critical Care and Perioperative Care. Duties include, but not limited to: Oversights patient care on the surgery service in collaboration with the attending surgeon. Performs and document consultation on all patients. Writes orders and perform rounds. Performs and documents diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within the scope of individual clinical privileges. Participates in the educational programs for the surgical unit personnel as well as the medical staff. Participates in monitoring the quality, safety and appropriateness of patient care. Demonstrates ethical conduct and serve as a positive role model to others at all levels of the organization. Participates in quality assurance programs and chart reviews. Attends Medical Service staff meetings Completes medical records in accordance with Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff. Participates in Medical Staff committee assignments. Performs other duties assigned by the Chief of Surgery Service. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 9:30am-6:00 pm(Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs). Preferred experience: Board Certification in Internal Medicine - VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized. Former EDRP participants are not eligible to apply for EDRP. Contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at VISN8CCOE@va.gov for questions/assistance. Learn more 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 This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

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.