Career Center

Summary

At the Baltimore Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) and the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) - we are committed to providing exceptional healthcare services and advancing medical knowledge through research and education. Our institutions are renowned for their collaborative approach - cutting-edge facilities - and dedication to improving patient outcomes.

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.

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 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
• (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) -OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
• 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)
• PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis
• PRPs are not 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
• Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Preferred Experience: We are looking for internal medicine board certified hospitalists who have a passion for teaching - mentoring trainees since they'll be mainly working on inpatient teaching teams
• We are also looking for hospitalists who have interests in quality improvement - commitment to bettering systems issues to improve Veterans' care and access
• We have 4 general medicine teaching teams and 1 non-teaching team that the hospitalists all rotate equally through
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Eligible applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position - with or without reasonable accommodation - without hazard to themselves or others
• Depending on the essential duties of a specific position - usable vision - color vision - hearing or speech may be required
• however - in most cases - a specific physical condition or impairment of a specific function may be compensated for by the satisfactory use of a prosthesis or mechanical aid.

Duties

• We are seeking a dedicated Hospitalist to provide comprehensive inpatient care to our nation's veterans
• The Hospitalist will be an integral part of our healthcare team - working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality - patient-centered care
• This role involves clinical - academic - and potential research responsibilities within a highly respected medical center and teaching environment
• Duties/Key Responsibilities: Provide inpatient care - including evaluation - diagnosis - and treatment of adult patients admitted to the hospital
• Manage complex medical conditions and provide evidence-based care - ensuring continuity of care across the treatment spectrum
• Work collaboratively with medical staff - nursing - and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes and safety
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds - case discussions - and team meetings
• Supervise and mentor medical residents - interns - and medical students - contributing to their educational development
• Maintain detailed patient records and documentation in compliance with VA policies and guidelines
• Provide consultative services within the hospital as needed and ensure timely communication with primary care providers
• Engage in academic activities - including teaching - lecturing - and potential research and quality improvement opportunities
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Work Schedule: May vary depending on assigned facility needs
• Travel: Not required
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• 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