Physician - Nephrologist - Salem - Veterans Affairs

Description

Summary

This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.

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 physicians 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), (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 has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences.
• Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs who 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.
• 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: Physician is board eligible and/or board certified in nephrology. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to pass a physical.

Duties

• A. The Nephrologist will provide direct professional Nephrology services to patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Care will include evaluation and treatment of patients with known or suspected renal disease. Treatment plans may include dialysis (both hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, continuous renal replacement therapy, and slow low‑efficiency dialysis), rounding on hospitalized patients, attending in clinics, writing prescription medications, consulting services, diet instruction, and other physician‑driven or exclusive decisions.
• B. The Nephrologist will provide on‑call coverage on an as‑needed basis during normal working hours (Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM) and on half of the holidays as determined by the Department of Veterans Affairs/Federal Government. Consultation and coverage will include assisting present VA Nephrology staff, in addition to provision of clinical and educational training to any Nephrology residents and medical students. The on‑call schedule will be agreed upon by the Salem VA Medical Center Nephrology Section and the Salem VA Medical Center Medical Service.
• C. The Nephrologist will provide weekday on‑call night coverage as needed (Monday through Thursday, 4:30 PM to 7:45 AM). The on‑call schedule will be agreed upon by the Salem VAMC Nephrology Section and the Salem VAMC Medical Service with advanced notice provided to the facility.
• D. The Nephrologist will provide weekend coverage as needed (Friday at 4:30 PM through Monday at 7:45 AM). The on‑call schedule will be agreed upon by the Salem VAMC Nephrology Section and the Salem VAMC Medical Service with advanced notice provided to the facility.
• E. Physicians shall be responsible for abiding by the Salem VAMC's Medical Staff By‑Laws and any applicable rules or regulations governing medical staff behavior.
• F. The Nephrologist will provide medical and technical support and supervision to any Nephrology residents and/or students. Supervision of medical residents shall be in accordance with VHA Handbook – "Resident Supervision".
• G. The Nephrologist will provide and/or participate in the resident didactic and clinical care education program, fulfilling the requirements of the AMA Council for Medical Education for any residents, students, or fellows clinically affiliated with the Salem VAMC as applicable.
• H. The Nephrologist will provide both medical and technical support to RN's, LPN's, Health Technicians, PA‑C's, and NP's.
• I. The Nephrologist must participate in the Medical Center's Quality Management program through Nephrology indicators, monitors, and by provision of peer review for outcome occurrence screening. This includes attendance at Medical Service conferences, staff meetings, case review conferences, and other education meetings as applicable.
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases, 50‑55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, and up to 5 paid days for CME), traditional federal pension with 5‑year vesting, federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution, full federal health/vision/dental/term life/long‑term care insurance (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement), full license from any US State or territory, possible CME reimbursement, insurance liability protection with tail coverage, no physician employment contract, and no significant moonlighting restrictions. Work schedule: 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM Monday‑Friday.