Physician - Sleep Medicine

About the role

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) — a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval — award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) — is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

• United States Citizenship (non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy)
• Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine
• The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
• 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
• Residency Training: 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. Approved residencies include:
  • Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) in the list published for the year the residency (or fellowship, if applicable) was completed
  • One year of post‑medical‑school training (internship, first year of residency, or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post‑training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States
  • Non‑US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position applied for — United States fellowships are creditable toward this requirement — which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided appropriate professional training and exposure to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
• Exceptions: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency programs who otherwise meet basic requirements may be appointed as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (not a training license), may only be appointed on an intermittent basis, are not considered independent practitioners, and will not be privileged; they have a scope of practice allowing restricted duties under supervision. Surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs.
• In rare and unusual circumstances, the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer for approval of reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for physicians whose composite record of experience, accomplishments, performance, and qualifications warrants such action.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English

Additional Requirement

• Subspecialty eligibility in sleep medicine

Physical Requirements

• Requires lifting 15–44 pounds
• Pushing (approximately 2 hours)
• Reaching above shoulder
• Use of fingers and both hands
• Walking and standing 3–5 hours
• Kneeling
• Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors
• Hearing aid is permitted

Responsibilities

• Participate in an effective clinical program with attention to patient outcome indicators
• Practice within the scope of assigned privileges
• Comply with the bylaws, rules, and regulations of the facility and agency
• Meet medical staff criteria for initial appointment and reappointment, including ongoing CME
• Comply with prescribed record‑keeping practices in accordance with rules, regulations, and bylaws
• Comply with prescribed information security policies and procedures
• Maintain effective interpersonal relationships with patients, families, staff, coworkers, and other health care professionals
• Participate in Medical Service educational activities and scheduled meetings
• Participate in research activities with regard to the subspecialty of Internal Medicine, as assigned
• Comply with assigned Peer Reviews and maintain quality assurance standards
• Complete all assigned health record reviews, peer reviews, MAOs, etc., within identified timeframes

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) — EDRP authorized; former EDRP participants ineligible. Contact V21CCOEEDRP@VA.GOV for questions/assistance.
• Paid Time Off: 50–55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, and possible 5‑day paid absence for CME)
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contributions
• Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long‑term care (many programs can be carried into retirement)
• Licensure: One full and unrestricted license from any U.S. 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

Pay

Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases.

Schedule

Full‑time; schedule will be determined by supervisor.