Emergency Medicine Physician

Job description

Summary

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.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

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 allopathic 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

Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification

(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 accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency - or fellowship if applicable - was completed

OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship - first year of residency - or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States

OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the Physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences

Exceptions: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as ""Physician Resident Providers"" (PRPs)

PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis

PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged

rather - they are to have a ""scope of practice"" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision

Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs

In rare and unusual circumstances - the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer - who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience - accomplishments - performance - and qualifications warrant such action

Proficiency in spoken and written English

Additional Requirement: The ED Physician must be board certified (BC) or board eligible (BE) in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM only)

Board eligibility will not exceed 5 years from date of graduation from residency

The incumbent must maintain competencies as indicated in their delineation of privileges

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit

Physical Requirements: The physical requirements of this position include lifting - prolonged standing - frequent bending - stooping - walking - reaching and repetitive motion

The mental/sensory requirements include recall - reasoning - problem-solving - hearing - speaking clearly - writing - keyboarding - reading and logical thinking

The work environment requiring handling of multiple priorities - frequent - sometimes intense customer interactions - the ability to adapt to frequent changes in a potentially noisy environment to include outdoor duties

There may be the need to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to disease - illness - and hazardous materials.

Duties

This is an OPEN CONTINOUS announcement

Qualified applicants will be forwarded to the hiring manager on a weekly basis

The incumbent serves as an Emergency Medicine Physician in Emergency Medicine Service with primary responsibility for the delivery of emergency care at the Fayetteville VAMC ED

The incumbent will provide clinical and administrative support to the Emergency Department including the Fast Track - Telehealth - and other areas as assigned

The physician must be a board-certified/board eligible Emergency Medicine Physician

The incumbent reports to the Chief/Deputy Chief or designee of Emergency Medicine Service for all clinical - administrative - and quality performance matters

FUNCTIONS OR SCOPE OF PRACTICE: Performs high-level - autonomous patient-centered care to all individuals presenting to the Emergency Department - ensuring rapid evaluation and management of undifferentiated acute conditions

Functions at the top of scope - practicing independently under established VA and facility policies while maintaining close collaboration with attending emergency physicians

Demonstrates advanced procedural competencies in emergency medicine - including but not limited to: Airway management (including endotracheal intubation and advanced airway adjuncts)

Vascular access (central and arterial lines - ultrasound guided IV placement)

Trauma and orthopedic procedures (reductions - splinting - and joint aspirations)

Point-of-care ultrasound (FAST exam - cardiac ultrasound - procedural guidance)

Wound care (complex laceration repairs - abscess drainage)

Provides high-quality - patient-centered care to all individuals presenting to the Emergency Department

Maintains approved clinical privileges in Emergency Medicine

Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams for patient care coordination

Works with ED leadership to optimize patient flow and operational efficiency

Documents all patient encounters in the VA's electronic medical record system (CPRS) in a timely manner

Serves as a mentor to residents - fellows - and Physician Assistant trainees

Emergency preparedness to include duties that may arise due to national health disasters

Must be available for "on call" as identified on the published schedule

"On call" is defined as the ability to be on station within two hours

On call ED physician will provide coverage for the primary ED physician if they are unable to work their assigned tour of duty

On call duties are typically divided among all available providers for the rotation

Shifts are subject to change to ensure efficient use of medical center resources and appropriate levels of care are maintained

Physicians may be assigned duty as a supervising or collaborating physician for a mid-level provider

Physicians are expected to provide clinical oversight and review

Supervising or collaborating responsibilities and performance will be noted in the physician's performance evaluation

Special Assignment/Duties: All Emergency Medicine physicians will be assigned administrative duties

For example - committee representation

These will be adjusted to the needs of the enterprise

Other duties as assigned

May serve on various other Fayetteville VAMC Committees at the discretion of the Chief of the Emergency Medicine Service

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package

VHA Physician Total Rewards

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Available to highly qualified candidates Relocation Incentive: Available to eligible candidates

EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive

Contact the EDRP Coordinator - Cheryl Lahair - at 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 Work Schedule: Full-time - 24/7 shift work

Shifts are subject to change to ensure efficient use of medical center resources and appropriate levels of care are maintained.

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Worksite address

fayetteville, NC, 28305, US

Who can apply

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