Physician (Pulmonary/Sleep Medicine)

The Pulmonary Doctor will provide specialized care in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with pulmonary diseases and conditions. The role involves both outpatient and inpatient services, including consultation and ongoing care for veterans with respiratory disorders. Major Duties: Duties include but not limited to: 1. Clinical Care: Provide comprehensive pulmonary care to veterans diagnosed with respiratory conditions. Diagnose and treat pulmonary diseases, including but not limited to, COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, and lung cancer. Perform and interpret diagnostic tests such as chest X-rays, CT scans, pulmonary function tests, and bronchoscopy procedures. Develop treatment plans based on the best available scientific evidence and clinical guidelines. Conduct follow-up appointments and ongoing management of chronic respiratory conditions. 2. Inpatient Services: Provide inpatient care in the ICU and general medical wards for patients with respiratory and related conditions, Participate in on-call duties and provide consultations to other services within the Robley Rex VA Medical Center. Assist in the management of mechanically ventilated patients and participate in multidisciplinary rounds. 3. Outpatient Services: Conduct outpatient clinics, including new patient evaluations and follow-up visits. Educate patients and families on disease prevention, management, and treatment plans. 4. Collaboration and Communication: Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team including primary care physicians, specialists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Participate in case conferences, departmental meetings, and quality improvement initiatives. Provide advice and consultation to colleagues within the VA Medical Center and associated outpatient clinics. 5. Research and Education: Engage in clinical research projects and contribute to the advancement of pulmonary medicine. Provide education and training to medical residents, fellows, and other healthcare staff. 6. Administrative Duties: Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic medical records system. Comply with all VA regulations and guidelines, including privacy and security policies. Participate in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures. 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 Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Participation in the on-call schedule for inpatient and ICU coverage) Education: 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 an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted. Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated. NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area. Requirements: 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 evaluation. 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.