CHIEF EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT PHYSICIAN

The incumbent is responsible for a major specialty program or programs at a multiple divisions facility. Incumbent may be responsible for the Service Line within one or multi divisions (Topeka / Leavenworth) and 9 CBOCS. He / she assumes professional, technical, and administrative responsibilities for programs extended to these areas as assigned The incumbent may be responsible for various fund control points assigned to the program within the assigned areas. The incumbent manages and controls the use of data related to these programs regarding day to day functioning and program evaluation. The incumbent has the responsibility for coordinating staffing, work assignments, budget, treatment services provided and criteria for the programs. The Service Chief of ED / Acute Specialty Medicine / Clinical Specialty Lab is responsible for the overall clinical and administrative functions of ED / Acute Specialty Medicine / Clinical Specialty Lab.

Work Schedule : Negotiable upon selection

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

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus) : Authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) : Learn more (http : / / www.vacareers.va.gov / Benefits / EducationSupport / #repay) .

EDRP Authorized : Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions / assistance