Physician (Nocturnist)

at Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration in North Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Summary Education and length of practice are considered through a formal pay-setting process to determine the final compensable salary (Base Pay + Market Pay) Responsibilities VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. 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 Financial Disclosure Report: Not required The Physician (MD) in the Transitional Medicine of the Medicine Clinical Directorate functions in an Inpatient Unit where you will be expected to provide coverage to treat, release, admit or transfer patients with acute medical, psychiatric or surgical needs, for Veterans, Active Duty and Retired Department of Defense (DOD) beneficiaries, and their eligible family members of all ages with acute physical illnesses, primarily during the regular hours and off-tours hours, including nights, weekends, and evening coverage. In an emergency, as a member of the Medical Staff, you are authorized to treat any disease and perform any procedure within the scope of medical licensure. An emergency for these purposes is defined as any situation in which any delay in your administering treatment would result in serious harm to the patient or would constitute an immediate threat to the life of the patient. It is the synthesis of data from various assessments, problem identification, care planning, monitoring and evaluation of the patient’s support systems, strengths, evaluation of the patient’s progress, advocacy, discharge planning, collaboration with other healthcare providers and the strict observance and implementation of infection control guidelines within Acute Medical/Surgical Unit. The MD will also give immediate attention and response to critical events and assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the patient’s experience and level of pain. Such knowledge and skills are identified in the Scope of Practice which include the following: Communication and interpersonal relations, including the ability to appropriately and courteously relate to internal and external customers. Maintenance of confidentiality of patient/employee information, electronic and print. The FHCC performance improvement program. How to work and function in the medical center in a safe manner, including infection control, and the correct operation of equipment. Population-specific care, as identified in the Population-Specific Competencies, including knowledge of principles of growth and development relevant to the populations served and associated age specific changes; ability to assess and interpret data about the patient’s status; and ability to identify population specific needs and provide the appropriate care based upon the population related factors noted. Population specific care will include working knowledge of pediatric patients and adults. Must have advanced knowledge of working with telemetry patients. Must maintain current Basic Life Support (BSL), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Must be able to support patient care in other services as requested or recommended per CME Major Duties and Responsibilities PRACTICE (Practice, Ethics, and Resource Utilization): Applies the physician process and critical thinking methodologies to systems or processes at the unit/team/work group level to optimize care. Demonstrates experience in the care of emergent and non-emergent patients including the incorporation of head-to-toe assessments with knowledge of normal versus abnormal findings and ability to report findings to the team members as warranted. Teaching and monitoring the learning experiences where one serves as the learning facilitator in the role of a mentor or teacher for residents, trainees, or employees. Develops courses, lectures, or programs based on pre-established objectives.\ Demonstrates the following skills: Cardiac Monitoring; all routine IM-based procedures such as lumbar puncture, central line, arterial line, thoracenteses, paracentesis, and Identification and management of unstable patients. Demonstrates leadership by involving others to improve care. Supports and enhances patient self-determination. Serves as a resource for patients and staff in addressing ethical issues. Identifies and assesses resource utilization and safety issues, taking appropriate actions to rectify deficiencies. Work Schedule: 8:00pm – 8:00am, Monday – Friday Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. 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). Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) – See “Additional Information” below for details. 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 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 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minim