Job Details
The pulmonologist will be provided appropriate time mapping and resources to ensure they are empowered to meet expected proficiency in administration, clinical practice, education, and research.
Clinical Duties:
- Writes medical orders and prescriptions for non-controlled and controlled substances, as necessary, for the care of the patient in accordance with Federal and State law.
- Responds to and completes consults received for the evaluation of pulmonary and sleep including:
- Performing comprehensive, detailed, targeted, initial history and physical examinations in compliance with national guidelines.
- Orders diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, X-rays, PFTs, electrocardiograms (EKG's) and other tests. Consults other disciplines, as necessary, to complete the patient evaluation.
- Carries out health promotion and disease prevention activities including education and shared decision-making.
- Participates, as assigned, in all VISN and national level efforts in Pulmonary and sleep programs.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Not Authorized.
Pay: 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