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) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Clinical Responsibilities 50%: Provide direct clinical care to veterans presenting to the emergency departments and their clinics, including timely assessments, diagnosis, stabilization and treatment. Ensure appropriate disposition and discharge planning including admission decisions and coordination of care with consulting and ancillary services. Order, review and interpret laboratory and diagnostic imaging studies in a timely manner to support safe and efficient patient care. Provide clinical supervision and guidance to residents, APP's, and medical students to support safe, effective and evidence-based emergency care. Auto prep rational conduct, effective communication and collaborative teamwork while providing on-duty leadership and addressing clinical, operational administrative issues as they arise Documentation of care in the medical record in keeping with the bylaws of the Medical Center. Administrative Responsibilities 50%: Provide clinical and operational leadership through close partnerships with nursing leadership, emergency physicians, advanced practice providers and hospital administration. Advancement of a patient centered care model that promotes clinical excellence, effective and efficient patient flow and responsiveness to the evolving needs of veterans and the broader healthcare system Lead and advanced emergency department performance and process improvement initiative to enhance quality, efficiency, patient flow and care delivery Maintaining compliance with established variable work schedule guidelines (for participating physicians) and other scheduling requirements to ensure compliance and timely reconciliation of Variable Work Schedule Program for Emergency Medicine Physicians and regular schedule of non-VWS providers Ensure appropriate provider staffing and coverage to maintain uninterrupted ED operations, including timely management of sick calls and other anticipated staffing needs Ensure 24-hour daily ED leadership coverage for emergent clinical and administrative issues with clear designation of appropriate coverage during periods when the Chief is unavailable or on leave Promote responsible stewardship of fiscal resources through appropriate utilization of overtime Monitor regulatory requirements impacting the ED and maintain ongoing compliance through staff education, policy adherence and active preparation for M participation in accreditation and certification surveys Ensure timely completion and ongoing oversight of focus professional practice evaluations (FPPE) and ongoing professional practice evaluations (OPPE) for ED providers in accordance with VHA requirements, supporting provider competency, quality of care and continued clinical privileging Work collaboratively with the assistant chief to provide shared leadership and ensure effective completion of departmental priorities, projects and assigned responsibilities Develop and oversee structure process for recruiting and onboarding qualified emergency care providers including active participation in candidate selection and ensuring timely credentialing, orientation and training consistent with VHA requirements, hospital policies Oversees provider labor approval and time in attendance processes including review and certification of time sheets to ensure accuracy, timeliness and compliance with VHA requirements Serves as the emergency medicine subject matter expert by contacting clinical chart reviews and providing specialty expertise for peer reviews, quality and performance monitoring and responses to congressional or other formal inquiries involving emergency department care Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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 U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or other supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.