Total 23 physician job vacancies in Others category in Tacoma, Washington

Duties to include but not limited to:

• The Physician (Hematology/Oncology) Section Chief actual clinical activity shall be a function of the VAMC Executive Committee of the Medical Staff clinical privileging process and the overall demand for emergency services.
• Provides direct hands-on patient care for patients with Oncologic and Hematologic conditions. Assesses patients for acute illnesses and determine whether patients need to be admitted to the hospital or managed in the outpatient setting. Manages chronic disease.
• Provides clinical guidance over the phone, by Secure Messaging and through the mail. Participates in tele-health with CBOC's and other health care locations to help care for patients remotely. Ensures accurate documentation of medical assessments and observations.
• Supervising and teaching -Hem/Onc fellow, medical residents and students. This will include teaching at affiliated Academic partners. May be required to oversee mid-level practitioners, such as nurse practitioners or physician assistants.
• Is expected to seek academic appointments with one or more or our affiliates, and to participate in activities related to that appointment as deemed needed for professional development and for assistance in teaching.
• Supervise, perform and teach any procedures within the approved scope for and Medical Hem/Onc
• Participates in various Hem/Onc Section and Medical Service conferences as required and Quality Assurance activities
• Engages actively in Research by performing, supervising, acquiring results and presenting and publish those data, in a manner consistent with VA research policies
• Involves oneself in the works of various hospital and affiliated medical school committees
• Is responsible for administrative work for the Section
• Establishes inter-personal and intra-departmental relationships to enhance optimal patient care.
• Demonstrates competent and effective oral and written communication.
• Provides appropriate patient/family member teaching and education; evaluates effectiveness and level of patient/family member understanding of teaching provider.
• Utilizes the CPRS computer software/program for entering and signing of medical orders such as laboratory studies, radiological studies, etc.
• Fulfills Medical Center/Medical Service continuing education requirements
• Maintains familiarity and compliance with hospital infection prevention policies and procedures, ensuring the use of antiseptic methods of all in-clinic procedures.
• Ensures a safe work environment and employee safe work habits.
• duties also include Teaching and Clinical Responsibilities and Research.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Work Schedule: Full Time 8:00am- 4:30pm Monday- Friday
Compressed/Flexible:Not Authorized
Telework: Not Authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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
CSI: This occupation is being considered for a Veterans Health Administration enterprise-wide Critical Skills Incentive (CSI). Candidates may be eligible for a lump sum CSI. The amount of lump sum CSI is determined based on appointment date and may be pro-rated as determined by the end date of the CSI. Eligible candidates will be required to sign a service agreement agreeing to an obligated service period and failure to complete the obligated service period may result in a debt for the unearned portion of the CSI.

Starting at $120,000 Per Year (VM 15)

Duties to include but not limited to:

• The Physician (Hematology/Oncology) Section Chief actual clinical activity shall be a function of the VAMC Executive Committee of the Medical Staff clinical privileging process and the overall demand for emergency services.
• Provides direct hands-on patient care for patients with Oncologic and Hematologic conditions. Assesses patients for acute illnesses and determine whether patients need to be admitted to the hospital or managed in the outpatient setting. Manages chronic disease.
• Provides clinical guidance over the phone, by Secure Messaging and through the mail. Participates in tele-health with CBOC's and other health care locations to help care for patients remotely. Ensures accurate documentation of medical assessments and observations.
• Supervising and teaching -Hem/Onc fellow, medical residents and students. This will include teaching at affiliated Academic partners. May be required to oversee mid-level practitioners, such as nurse practitioners or physician assistants.
• Is expected to seek academic appointments with one or more or our affiliates, and to participate in activities related to that appointment as deemed needed for professional development and for assistance in teaching.
• Supervise, perform and teach any procedures within the approved scope for and Medical Hem/Onc
• Participates in various Hem/Onc Section and Medical Service conferences as required and Quality Assurance activities
• Engages actively in Research by performing, supervising, acquiring results and presenting and publish those data, in a manner consistent with VA research policies
• Involves oneself in the works of various hospital and affiliated medical school committees
• Is responsible for administrative work for the Section
• Establishes inter-personal and intra-departmental relationships to enhance optimal patient care.
• Demonstrates competent and effective oral and written communication.
• Provides appropriate patient/family member teaching and education; evaluates effectiveness and level of patient/family member understanding of teaching provider.
• Utilizes the CPRS computer software/program for entering and signing of medical orders such as laboratory studies, radiological studies, etc.
• Fulfills Medical Center/Medical Service continuing education requirements
• Maintains familiarity and compliance with hospital infection prevention policies and procedures, ensuring the use of antiseptic methods of all in-clinic procedures.
• Ensures a safe work environment and employee safe work habits.
• duties also include Teaching and Clinical Responsibilities and Research.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Work Schedule: Full Time 8:00am- 4:30pm Monday-Friday
Compressed/Flexible:Not Authorized
Telework: Not Authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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
CSI: This occupation is being considered for a Veterans Health Administration enterprise-wide Critical Skills Incentive (CSI). Candidates may be eligible for a lump sum CSI. The amount of lump sum CSI is determined based on appointment date and may be pro-rated as determined by the end date of the CSI. Eligible candidates will be required to sign a service agreement agreeing to an obligated service period and failure to complete the obligated service period may result in a debt for the unearned portion of the CSI.

Starting at $120,000 Per Year (VM 15)

• Provide advice to the Medical Director as to the adequacy of MED's preventive health program.
• Recommend new changes to the development and implementation of medical policy and guidance to meet changing MED healthcare program requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive physical exams for clearance decisions for overseas assignments.
• Examine patients, obtain medical histories, and order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Conduct diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases, travel/tropical and parasitic diseases.

Starting at $155,700 Per Year (GS 15)

• Provide primary and preventive health care services across the lifespan. Obtains the patient history, performs physical assessments to include diagnosis and treatment, emergency and acute care services.
• Manage health unit personnel and resources, inventory of supplies, provides training, maintains budget and medical records and facilitate emergency visitation travel.
• Collaborates with local, international healthcare providers and experts to deliver services, implement emergency actions and performs as occupational health advisor.
• Interpret and revise policies and procedures relating to emergency preparedness, counter-terrorism, emergency action plans, and medical training.
• Maintain health records, provide infectious disease prevention, CPR and first aid training.

Starting at $132,368 Per Year (GS 14)

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): NOT authorized

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

Major Duties & responsibilities to include, but not limited to:

• Physician will assist the PMT in providing evidence based comprehensive multidisciplinary pain care to Veterans with complex chronic pain.
• Physician will provide support and clinical guidance to the PMT as well as the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Staff. This includes providing education, case reviews attending meetings with the primary care team (PACT).
• Following the mandate of the Comprehensive Addiction Recovery Act (CARA),
• Physician and the PMT will identify Veterans using high doses of Opioids and will develop a treatment plan to reduce their dependence on opioids, including evaluating and treating Veterans for Opioid Use Disorder.
• Through proper screening and controlled therapy physician will lead this skilled team in providing comprehensive care for noncancer chronic pain patients integrating medical therapy with complementary treatment modalities.
• Physician will complete reports and use pre-developed tools to show improvement and compliance

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 4 days/wk; 10hr shifts

Starting at $200,000 Per Year (VM 15)

• Provide technical/administrative direction to Center Occupational Health employees performing the functions of the organization. Responsible for ensuring the organizations strategic plan is communicated and integrated into the teams strategies.
• Develop clinical health program policy guidance and interpretations regarding NASA and/or Center issues. Identify preventable health problems and maintain surveillance of assigned program(s) through investigations, data collection, and analysis.
• Serve as Occupational Health support contract functional manager, medical evacuation contract and employee assistance program after-hours contract contracting officers representative (COR), and electronic health record contract technical monitor.
• Serve as principal technical advisor for NASA regarding the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), the Federal Workers Compensation Program (FWCP), and the Fitness/Health Promotion/Wellness operations.
• Conduct onsite Center Occupational Health program management reviews, ensuring that program policies, practices, and procedures are consistent with regulatory requirements and NASA's strategic goals. Provide results to senior management officials.
• Perform annual reviews at NASA Centers and component facilities, conduct interviews, research program documentation, and cross-check programs with existing policies, regulations, contracts, and Center-specific requirements.
• Serve as primary COOP member/expert for mental health issues during exercises/drills. Serve as Agency occupational health expert on the Drug Free Workplace Program. Serves as principal or co-investigator during mishap investigations as assigned.
• Coordinate with Agency-level counterparts in the Offices of Safety and Mission Assurance, Chief Human Capital Officer, senior environmental health manager, and other stakeholders to determine effectiveness and sufficiency of existing controls.

Starting at $137,849 Per Year (GS 15)

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized
Telework: Not Authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Contact visn5edrpcoordinators@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
SLRP: Authorized- Learn more. This position is eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP), Employees in certain occupations may be eligible to receive up to $40,000 per year (with a lifetime maximum of $100,000) to help repay student loans through SLRP. Request information when submitting your employment application.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
CSI: This occupation is being considered for a Veterans Health Administration enterprise-wide Critical Skills Incentive (CSI). Candidates may be eligible for a lump sum CSI. The amount of lump sum CSI is determined based on appointment date and may be pro-rated as determined by the end date of the CSI. Eligible candidates will be required to sign a service agreement agreeing to an obligated service period and failure to complete the obligated service period may result in a debt for the unearned portion of the CSI.


GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNED DUTIES.

These duties would include Outpatient device clinic, Inpatient requests for device interrogation, Emergency department requests for device interrogations, assisting anesthesiology staff for needed device interrogation and/or device related care, device related care for walk-in patients, provide MRI related cardiac device interrogations and temporary reprogramming, filling out forms for patients to have MRIs at outside facilities, Outpatient Telephone device clinic, address findings reported by the NCDSP, remote monitoring troubleshooting, call patients back after they call with cardiac device concerns, continuously review ILR remote monitor websites for updated findings, call patients due to findings from ILR remote monitoring data review, communicate with and manage wearable defibrillator patients, coordinate device interrogations for patients having surgeries at outside facilities or providers requesting device interrogation due to patient's having radiation therapy, respond to device related view alerts, respond to secure messages, input patient and device data to the NCDSP for enrollment for VA remote monitoring, cover/scrub into lab procedures when fellow not available to assist, receive training for tech duties and can help cross-cover those elements as well, consent/discharge, coverage for a post-procedure clinic, post procedure wound checks and device checks, ambulatory monitor results review/interpretation/posting, and cover remote arrhythmia and device clinics.


Duties to include but not limited to:

1. Works with physician to perform age- appropriate history and physical for cardiology patients in the ambulatory and impatient setting.
2. Documents findings, reports and plans of care including needed patient education and appropriate follow up of care in the medical record.
3. Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient's age-specific needs.
4. Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities.
5. Implements interventions to support the patient to regain or maintain physiologic stability, including but not limited to serving in the first assisting role.
6. Monitors the effectiveness of interventions.
7. Facilitates the patient's transition within and between health care settings. E.g. admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.
8. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.
9. Facilitates staff, patient, and family decision making by providing educational tools.
10. Provides education on cardiology topics to hospital staff when needed.
11. Assist in cardiology consult management:

• E-Consults
• Triaging
• Inpatient consults/outpatient consults
• Ensuring timely response and scheduling based upon level of urgency

12. Assists with monitoring clinical productivity and performance levels of clinical service.
13. May engage in research activities.
14. Participates in the QA and process improvement activities of the clinic. Shares in the improvement in quality of patient care through participation in committees, implementation of new trends in nursing or medical care, and by contributing suggestion for improvement in organized delivery of care.
15. Participates in an interdepartmental effort to facilitate a safe environment for staff and patient care.
16. Assists in the training of various levels of health care professionals (students, residents, etc)
17. Develops and maintains relationships with clinic staff, clinic manager, clinic medical director, interdisciplinary patient care teams and other hospital staff to ensure maximizing positive department and employee relationships.

Starting at $104,176 Per Year (VN 1)

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized
Telework: Not Authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
EDRP: Authorized- Contact visn5edrpcoordinators@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
SLRP: Authorized- Learn more. This position is eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP), Employees in certain occupations may be eligible to receive up to $40,000 per year (with a lifetime maximum of $100,000) to help repay student loans through SLRP. Request information when submitting your employment application.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
CSI: This occupation is being considered for a Veterans Health Administration enterprise-wide Critical Skills Incentive (CSI). Candidates may be eligible for a lump sum CSI. The amount of lump sum CSI is determined based on appointment date and may be pro-rated as determined by the end date of the CSI. Eligible candidates will be required to sign a service agreement agreeing to an obligated service period and failure to complete the obligated service period may result in a debt for the unearned portion of the CSI.


GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNED DUTIES.

These duties would include Outpatient device clinic, Inpatient requests for device interrogation, Emergency department requests for device interrogations, assisting anesthesiology staff for needed device interrogation and/or device related care, device related care for walk-in patients, provide MRI related cardiac device interrogations and temporary reprogramming, filling out forms for patients to have MRIs at outside facilities, Outpatient Telephone device clinic, address findings reported by the NCDSP, remote monitoring troubleshooting, call patients back after they call with cardiac device concerns, continuously review ILR remote monitor websites for updated findings, call patients due to findings from ILR remote monitoring data review, communicate with and manage wearable defibrillator patients, coordinate device interrogations for patients having surgeries at outside facilities or providers requesting device interrogation due to patient's having radiation therapy, respond to device related view alerts, respond to secure messages, input patient and device data to the NCDSP for enrollment for VA remote monitoring, cover/scrub into lab procedures when fellow not available to assist, receive training for tech duties and can help cross-cover those elements as well, consent/discharge, coverage for a post-procedure clinic, post procedure wound checks and device checks, ambulatory monitor results review/interpretation/posting, and cover remote arrhythmia and device clinics.


Duties to include but not limited to:

1. Works with physician to perform age- appropriate history and physical for cardiology patients in the ambulatory and impatient setting.
2. Documents findings, reports and plans of care including needed patient education and appropriate follow up of care in the medical record.
3. Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient's age-specific needs.
4. Prescribes appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities.
5. Implements interventions to support the patient to regain or maintain physiologic stability, including but not limited to serving in the first assisting role.
6. Monitors the effectiveness of interventions.
7. Facilitates the patient's transition within and between health care settings. E.g. admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.
8. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.
9. Facilitates staff, patient, and family decision making by providing educational tools.
10. Provides education on cardiology topics to hospital staff when needed.
11. Assist in cardiology consult management:

• E-Consults
• Triaging
• Inpatient consults/outpatient consults
• Ensuring timely response and scheduling based upon level of urgency

12. Assists with monitoring clinical productivity and performance levels of clinical service.
13. May engage in research activities.
14. Participates in the QA and process improvement activities of the clinic. Shares in the improvement in quality of patient care through participation in committees, implementation of new trends in nursing or medical care, and by contributing suggestion for improvement in organized delivery of care.
15. Participates in an interdepartmental effort to facilitate a safe environment for staff and patient care.
16. Assists in the training of various levels of health care professionals (students, residents, etc)
17. Develops and maintains relationships with clinic staff, clinic manager, clinic medical director, interdisciplinary patient care teams and other hospital staff to ensure maximizing positive department and employee relationships.

Starting at $104,176 Per Year (VN 1)

• Provide examination, diagnosis, and treatment by surgical and nonsurgical means for diseases and injuries.
• Responsible for the evaluation, work-up and preparation of Neurosurgery patients for Surgery.
• Prepare and maintain outpatient, inpatient and operative reports in accordance with service and hospital Standard Operating Procedures.
• Teach Surgical Residents, perform lectures, conduct research and publish scholarly works.
• Evaluate residents and participate in academic forums expressly designed for the formal evaluation and training of residents.

Starting at $125,000 Per Year (GP 15)

• Participate in the medical education training program within the department.
• Supervise sonography staff and daily clinic operations.
• Provide consultation in the field of Maternal Fetal Medicine and complicated Obstetrical patients to the Residents and Staff.
• Perform advanced examinations, diagnosis and treatment of the full range of Obstetrical patients.
• Serve as Physician in Maternal-Fetal Medicine in the OB/GYN clinic, Labor and Delivery, the Operating room, and other areas where Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consultation is requested.

Starting at $120,000 Per Year (GP 15)

• Provides treatment services in any capacity including, inpatient services, consultation liaison services, partial hospitalization, day programs, emergency psychiatric services, tele-psychiatric services and routine and intensive outpatient services.
• Examine and conduct thorough studies of presenting patients and evaluate laboratory and clinical findings, prescribing appropriate treatment or referring patient to appropriate specialty clinics.
• Provide biopsychosocial evaluations using integration of laboratory, radiological and clinical findings, making fitness and suitability determinations for duty.
• Provide psychiatric care for walk-in patients presenting with acute illnesses of minor and major proportions.
• Participate in continuing education programs to update and maintain skills.

Starting at $115,587 Per Year (GP 15)

This position provides Primary Care for Veterans under the General Medicine Service Line. The physical location is in the Primary Care Clinic at the American Lake Division within VA Puget Sound Health Care System. The patient population ranges from adult to geriatrics. The Incumbent will demonstrate proficiency in practice, planning, and self-direction in goal setting for managing each Veteran's medical needs.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Provides comprehensive Primary Care to a panel of assigned patients using the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model of care delivery.
• Interfaces with NON-VA providers (DoD and Community) to ensure smooth transitions in care.
• Contributes to achieving Performance Measure clinical outcome targets in the area of access to care, quality of care, efficiency, process improvement, and patient satisfaction.
• Prescribe medications and enter consults to specialty clinics utilizing electronic medical records systems.
• Practice in accordance with professional standards, core values, and with a commitment to excellent service.
• Complete clinical reminders for chronic disease management and prevention when due.
• Complete progress notes, encounters, secure messages, and view alter notifications according to VHA timeliness standards.
• Prescribe medications and enter consults to specialty clinics utilizing electronic medical records systems.
• Provide and coordinate clinical related Employee Health services working in conjunction with the Human Resources department.
• Assist in completing Environmental Agents Registry exams.
• Demonstrates proficiency in practice, planning, and self-direction in goal setting for managing each Veteran's medical needs, pursuant to scope of practice for Primary Care (PA-C).
• Communicates and treats customers (veterans, their representatives, visitors, and all VA staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner.
• Provides customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures.
• Handles conflict and problems in dealing with customers constructively and appropriately.
• Protects printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws, federal regulations, VA statutes and policy, and VHA policy; protect the data from unauthorized release or from loss, alteration, or unauthorized deletion; follow applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files, release of access codes, etc., as set out in the computer access agreement signed by the incumbent.
• Protects printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws, federal regulations, VA statutes and policy, and VHA policy; VAPAHCS April 2008 protect the data from unauthorized release or from loss, alteration, or unauthorized deletion; follow applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files, release of access codes, etc., as set out in the computer access agreement signed by the incumbent.
• Uses word processing software to execute several office automation functions such as storing and retrieving electronic documents and files; activating printers; inserting and deleting text, formatting letters, reports, and memoranda; and transmitting and receiving e-mail. Uses the Veterans Health Information and Technology Architecture (VistA) to access information in the Medical Center Computer System.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday. 7:00am to 5:30pm. Compressed tour- four 10 hour shifts. Day off during week to be determined by hiring manager.
Telework: Available on an ad hoc basis only, determined by the needs of the service.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
Education Debt Reduction Program: Authorized.Contact V20CompensationTeam@va.gov and VHAEDRPProgramSupport@VA.gov, the EDRP Coordinators 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

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Starting at $220,000 Per Year (VM 00)

• Provide technical supervision of nursing and physician practitioners evaluating patients.
• Provide preoperative diagnostic evaluation, care, and coordination of scheduling for patients requiring operative intervention.
• Perform major surgical operations.
• Provide night and weekend staff coverage for the General Surgery Service, in rotation with other staff surgeons.
• Examine, establish, diagnose, and perform surgery where appropriate.

Starting at $125,000 Per Year (GP 15)

Working in Primary Care, Medical-Surgical, Emergency Department (ED), and Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Clinical Deployment Team (CDT) staff will be allocated among 18 networks for a total of 20 full-time employees per network, including 11 Registered Nurses (RNs), 2 Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), 5 providers (including Medical Doctors, Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine, and Advanced Nurse Practitioners) and 2 Social Workers. When they are not deployed, CDT staff will work at an assigned VA facility. Members of the team must:

• Be available to deploy with 72 hours' notice within 2 windows of time per calendar year, for up to a month at a time
• Work in a high-stress environment, possibly in austere conditions or an emergency setting
• Treat or provide direct patient care within the requirements of practice/privileges/licensure
• Participate in CDT training activities and demonstrate readiness to apply professional skills to a range of emergency situations
• Ensure qualifications and required certifications are maintained, including Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), or Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification
• Maintain CDT physical readiness requirements, vaccinations, and safety precautions related to infection control

Emergency Physicians on the CDT in Seattle will work in the Seattle VA Emergency Department:

• Emergency Department - Perform appropriate medical screening exam on all patients checked-in to be seen in the ED using assessment skills to examine patients thoroughly using appropriate clinical, laboratory, and other pertinent data. Provide continuity of care by performing patient hand-off when transferring care of a patient to another physician. Initiate appropriate and timely treatment. Recognizes changes in behavior, symptoms, signs, and other pertinent facts about a patient and has the knowledge to modify, in real time, the plan of treatment. Should be cognizant of capabilities and limitations of the ED and of oneself.
• When not working with the CDT, the candidate will work in the Seattle VA ED.
  • The Seattle VA ED sees approximately 20,000 patients per year in a modern 25-bed Emergency Department. The ED has on-site access to adult medical and surgical subspecialties and advanced imaging, with a CT scanner adjacent to the ED. Additionally, the ED has an integrated Psychiatric Emergency Services team to consult on Mental Health patients.
  • The successful candidate will work rotating shifts to include days, evenings, nights, holidays and weekends. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to spend time participating in continuous quality improvement and quality assurance initiatives, teaching, and administrative duties, such as serving on a committee or working on ED-specific projects. Opportunities also exist for interacting with medical students, residents, and fellows, and other health professions trainees.
  • The salary is based on national VA salaries and regional market salaries

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VHA Physician Total Rewards

Work Schedule: Variable shift work including days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays; May vary depending on deployment and/or assigned facility needs.
Telework: May be available for administrative work- as determined by the agency policy. On-Site Work is required
Travel: Up to 50% may be required.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Available for well-qualified applicants
EDRP Authorized: This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Contact V20CompensationTeam@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more.
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid time offer 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

Starting at $270,000 Per Year (VM 00)

• Examine patients, orders and evaluates the full range of radiology and laboratory tests, makes diagnosis and prescribes appropriate treatment to include drugs, inoculations, nursing and dietary care.
• Serve as a Medical Officer in the Internal Medicine Clinic, responsible for the examination, diagnosis and treatment of the full range of outpatients seen in the clinic.
• May supervise, teach and provide consultation to other health care providers (nurse practitioners, physician's assistants, medical students and interns).
• Evaluate and treat patients with multiple complicated problems who were screened and referred for follow-up.

Starting at $115,587 Per Year (GP 14)