Physician (Rheumatology)

Job Title

Physician (Rheumatology)

Employer

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Pay Range

Base salary : $220,000.00 / yr – $320,000.00 / yr

Summary

The Staff Physician – Rheumatology's primary role is to provide clinical care in Rheumatology and oversee the education of residents and medical students within her / his practice area. Board eligibility or certification in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology is required. Complete educational and licensing requirements are detailed in the qualification sections below.

Qualifications

• United States citizenship. Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA policy.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or equivalent, from a school approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs in the year of completion.
• Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty program leading to board-certification eligibility.
• (NOTE : VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are : (1) those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME); (2) those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA); or (3) other non-U.S. residency programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified U.S. practice, deemed appropriate by the local Medical Staff Executive Committee.
• Residents currently enrolled in ACGME / AOA accredited residency programs and who otherwise meet the basic requirements are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs).
• PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis.
• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged.
• PRPs should have a scope of practice allowing them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision.
• In addition, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Preferred Experience : Board eligible / board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https : / / www.va.gov / ohrm / QualificationStandards / .
• Physical Requirements : A physical examination will be conducted based on VA Directive and Handbook 5019; a physical examination prior to placement is required.
• Long periods of standing or walking in the operating room setting and outpatient clinic will be encountered.
• Mental / sensory requirements include recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, speaking clearly, writing legibly, reading, and logical thinking.
• The work environment may vary from steady to a somewhat fast pace requiring handling of multiple priorities, frequent intense customer interactions, and the ability to adapt to frequent changes in a sometimes noisy environment.

Duties

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8 : 00 am – 4 : 30 pm

Benefits

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Government Administration

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