Reported by 25 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
25 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
The VA Midwest Health Care Network is recruiting a full-time Emergency Department Physician for a Level 2 emergency room serving veteran patients. Compensation includes a competitive salary with performance bonuses, significant paid time off, loan repayment opportunities, full federal benefits, and no restrictive employment contract. The position includes emergency clinical duties and collaboration with inpatient wards and community providers.
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Emergency Department Physician The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. The ED Physician provides emergency healthcare for patients in a level 2 emergency room. Duties of the Provider: Physician is assigned patients to treat who check into the Emergency Department (ED). The Physician (Emergency Medicine) will work with patients, non-VA health care, specialists, assigned team members and Primary Care PACT to provide healthcare. The patients seen in the ED range from 1 to 5 on the Emergency Severity Index (ESI). The Physician (Emergency Medicine) will work with the inpatient wards and non-VA facilities performing admissions and transfers. The Physician (Emergency Medicine) may also function in occupational health performing physicals and evaluations and treating employees for injuries. Conducts the following: prior record review; patient history, examination, diagnosis, treatment and education; documentation in progress note format; responds to Clinical Reminders; orders appropriate lab tests and studies; interpretation and implementation of action from results of studies ordered; initiates and adjusts medications as medically necessary to include medication refills; practices & maintains skills in EKG, rhythm strips. Understands technology and utilization of the above as well as echocardiography; recommends appropriate follow up; timely completion of electronic encounter for each patient encounter; timely electronic signature of electronic documents in medical record; oversight of emergency medical care; coordinates care for patients as appropriate between Mental Health inpatient ward, Primary Care, community, and ancillary support clinics; works as a team with emergency medical doctors, nursing, technicians, primary care, administration, lab, pharmacy, dieticians, and ancillary staff on behalf of patient care. Required to attend staff meetings, serves on committees, teams, workgroups, and peer reviews as requested. Completes CME, VA Training, HIPAA, Security training, and other training mandatory trainings. In addition to the duties listed above the Physician will perform clinical privileges within the Emergency Medicine privileges approved by MEC. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): A recruitment/relocation incentive is authorized for highly qualified candidates. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): 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. 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 Work Schedule: Variable hours.