Physician - Hospitalist Section Chief - EDRP Authorized

Summary

The Iowa City Veterans Affairs Health Care System (ICVAHCS) is seeking a Part-Time - Physician (Hospitalist Section Chief) to join the Specialty Care Service Line at the VAMC in Iowa City - Iowa.

About the Role

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT through September 17 - 2026. The first referral cut-off is July 16 - 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST - with monthly cut-offs on the 1st. Applications received after each cut-off will be reviewed as needed until the position is filled.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and administration of the Hospital Medicine section
• Direct patient care in inpatient setting on both non-teaching and teaching services
• Observes patient responses, testing procedures, use of equipment, and review of patient records
• Thoroughly documents examinations and histories using appropriate programs and forms
• Provides education to other physicians and healthcare professionals regarding medical disorders and their treatments
• Provides education, supervision, and mentoring to medical students and residents in medical disorders and their treatments
• Participates in special duties as assigned by the Chief of Staff, Chief of Medicine, or Deputy Chief of Medicine, Iowa City VA Medical Center
• Participates in quality assurance programs and chart reviews
• Attends Medical Staff meetings and serves on Medical Staff committees, as assigned
• Completes all medical records (including discharge summaries) in accordance with Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff
• Serves as Chief of Hospital Medicine for the Iowa City VA Medical Center, providing leadership and guidance to assigned clinical and administrative staff
• Complies with Medical Center Policies and the Medical Staff Bylaws
• Participates in hospital-wide initiatives to improve patient care and outcomes

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.
• 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.
• Approved residencies include those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
• Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States.
• 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).
• Exceptional candidates may be considered for appointment without formal residency training if they meet the qualifications outlined in the exception section.

Qualifications

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• 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 an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification
• Board certification in Internal Medicine and Critical Care experience is preferred

Skills

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of VA policies and procedures
• Experience with electronic medical records systems

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Regular salary increases
• 50-55 days of annual paid time off per year
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting)
• Federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance
• Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Pay

Competitive salary - annual performance bonus - regular salary increases

Schedule

Monday through Friday: 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. On-call coverage: As needed with schedule adjustment.