Fresno VACCHCS & UCSF Fresno - Pulmonary and Critical Care Faculty

About the role

The position is in the department of Medicine Service, VA Central California Healthcare System (VACCHCS). This position offers opportunities for leadership and clinical research activities. VACCHCS provides patient-centered care, delivered by engaged, collaborative teams in an integrated environment that supports learning and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the staff physician in the Pulmonary/Critical Care Section in Medicine Service of the Veterans Affairs Central California Health Care System (VACCHCS) and is responsible for all aspects of pulmonary and critical care to veteran patients.
• Involves in clinical, educational, and research programs which will involve the supervision and teaching of fellows and residents through the UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program.
• Participates in quality assurance/performance measures, research development, and maintaining internal/external organizational liaisons.
• Serves as a member of various meetings and/or committees within and related to the Medicine Service, facility-wide committees, VISN 21, and our university affiliate UCSF Fresno.
• Provides care for the full spectrum of sleep disorders, including general and subspecialty sleep disorders clinics, inpatient consultative services, in-lab and home-based sleep testing, and tele-sleep services to CBOCs.
• Coordinates the clinical care of medicine patients and collaborates with other services on the care of their patients.
• Facilitates communication among primary care physicians, hospitalists, specialists, patients, and their families.
• Performs inpatient consultations and attending responsibilities in pulmonary/critical care/sleep medicine and bronchoscopic procedures in appropriate cases; conducts general pulmonary/sleep outpatient clinics; provides guidance to respiratory therapists.
• Documents clinic notes, consultations, and procedures using the computerized patient record; performs routine/emergency diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Admits, examines, treats, transfers, and discharges patients referred to your service that require inpatient care and when appropriate.
• Conducts daily rounds on all assigned inpatients and writes daily progress notes.
• Provides supplemental coverage to ICU in support of assigned hospitalist(s).
• Participates in after-hours coverage and call coverage as needed.
• Engages in activities of the medical center that meet the requirements of The Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies as they apply to the position.
• Participates in committees and review processes when needed or requested.
• Engages in activities of the Pulmonary/Critical Care Section that includes other programs such as the Sleep Study.
• Reviews and acts upon access and productivity to ensure the highest quality of care is provided to veteran patients.

Requirements

• Eligible for appointment at the VA.
• Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine.
• 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.
• Completed residency training in Internal Medicine and completed or in the process of completing a fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Board certified in Internal Medicine (ABIM) and board certified or eligible in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine.

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical and interpersonal skills to provide high-quality veteran-centered care.
• Ability to serve as a leader and contribute to clinical and research programs.
• Experience in providing care for the full spectrum of sleep disorders.
• Ability to coordinate clinical care and facilitate communication among healthcare providers and patients.
• Knowledge of and ability to adhere to VA and UCSF policies and practices.
• Ability to participate in various committees and review processes.
• Experience in conducting daily rounds, documenting patient care, and providing supplemental coverage to ICU.
• Ability to engage in research and quality assurance activities.

Skills

• Excellent clinical and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership and research capabilities.
• Effective communication and coordination skills.
• Documentation and quality assurance proficiency.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions based on professional judgment.
• Resourcefulness and initiative in developing new methods and criteria.
• Ability to participate in professional performance evaluations.

Benefits

VACCHCS provides a reasonable salary estimate for this position ranging from $115,587 to $348,000.

Pay

The position is expected to pay a range of $115,587 to $348,000 annually.

Schedule

The position is a full-time faculty member (1.0 FTE).