Physician - Chief of Pulmonology

About the role

The VA Central Iowa Healthcare System is recruiting a full-time Physician - Chief of Pulmonology. The Chief of Pulmonology will provide consultation services and follow up Pulmonary/Critical Care patients - in the inpatient and outpatient setting - at the VA Medical center in Des Moines - or one of the affiliated CBOCs (Community Based Outpatient Clinics). The Chief of Pulmonology may also provide Sleep Medicine services if appropriately credentialed.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise Pulmonary staff (to include providers and respiratory therapy chief)
• Complete all performance appraisals and clinical oversight
• Supervising or collaborating responsibilities and performance will be noted in the physician's performance evaluation
• Procedural expertise including but not limited to Diagnostic and Therapeutic Bronchoscopy - Endobronchial Ultrasound and biopsy - Ultrasound guided Thoracentesis - Chest Tube placement - ThoraVent placement - ECMO management - Mechanical ventilation - Rapid Sequence intubation - Moderate Sedation and may include Percutaneous Tracheostomy - Endobronchial Valve placement among others which will be identified in privileges
• Provide expert consultation and treatment for patients with Cardiac conditions
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations - including history taking - physical examinations - and the ordering of diagnostic labs and tests and studie
• Interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests and follow-up on test results in a timely manner
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients with Pulmonary conditions
• Provide patient and family education regarding Pulmonary conditions - treatment plans - and self-management strategies - utilizing educational tools and resources to enhance patient understanding and compliance
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals - including Pulmonary APPs and Respiratory therapy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences if indicated - including discharge planning
• Communicate effectively with patients - families - and members of the healthcare team
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care in the electronic medical record system
• May be tasked to travel to Community Based Outpatient Clinics as requested/assigned by the ACOS-SC
• Be asked to participate in facility - VISN or National workgroups and/or committees
• Provide Electronic Consultation services (E-Consults) and reviews consults for determination if appropriate for Care in the Community or local/regional VA services
• Ensure compliance with VA policies - procedures - and regulatory requirements
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and adhere to clinical guidelines and best practices
• Engage in continuing education and professional development activities to maintain board certification and clinical competence
• Provide supervision and education to students and other trainees - as applicable
• Serve as a resource and mentor to other healthcare providers within the VA clinic
• Work within privileges at all times - unless necessitated by an emergency

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• 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)
• Residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
• Residents may be appointed as PRPs if they are fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis
• Residents may not be 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
• Residents may not be appointed as PRPs if they are in a gap year

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

Skills

• Proficiency in spoken and written English

Benefits

• 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 - Friday - 7:30am - 4:00pm