Physician (Regular Ft) Nocturnist Hospitalist Authorized for EDRP and Incentive

About the role

Eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet individual eligibility requirements per 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 after review of the EDRP application. A recruitment/relocation incentive is authorized for this position.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive and timely clinical assessment, including mandatory elements per medical bylaws.
• Develop evidence‑based treatment plans (VA/DoD guidelines or other approved standards) reflecting shared decision‑making with the Veteran.
• Obtain informed consent when required, discussing risks, benefits, and potential complications.
• Make timely, appropriate, guideline‑concordant empiric antimicrobial selections when applicable.
• Provide tobacco cessation counseling prior to discharge.
• Supervise medical resident physicians overnight.
• Cross‑cover non‑ICU surgical patients overnight for medicine‑related issues.

Requirements

• United States citizenship (non‑citizens only if qualified citizens unavailable per VA policy).
• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a VA‑approved school for the year of study.
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in any U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Completion of residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty program leading to board‑certification eligibility, or one of the alternative pathways described (ACGME/AOA accredited internship plus two years independent practice, or non‑US residency plus three years verified independent practice in the U.S.).
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Board certified or board‑eligible in Internal Medicine.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) authorized – contact VISN1EDRPSupport@va.gov for questions.
• Recruitment/relocation incentive authorized.
• Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and regular salary increases.
• Paid time off: 50‑55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, plus up to 5 days for CME).
• Retirement: traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% matching contribution.
• Insurance: federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long‑term care (many portable into retirement).
• Licensure: one full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory.
• CME reimbursement: up to $1,000 per year (full‑time, board‑certified required).
• Malpractice: free liability protection with tail coverage.
• No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

Pay

Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and regular salary increases (specific figures not disclosed).

Schedule

Full‑time hospitalist role working nights; schedule varies between 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.