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 - five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible. The Manchester VA rheumatologist provides comprehensive patient care at the VA Manchester Healthcare System and select Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). The work schedule is Monday through Friday. Evening, night, holiday and weekend shifts are not required, although opportunity exists for expanded clinics. The incumbent reports to the Chief of Medicine. The staff Rheumatologist always works within her or his privileges. The incumbent is expected to maintain current knowledge and skills. She or he must be able to deliver interventions throughout the full spectrum of Rheumatology care. Duties include: Performing advanced examination, diagnosis, procedures and treatment of patients with suspected and established rheumatologic disorders. Evaluating laboratory and clinical findings, differentiating among the various contributory causes, and prescribing appropriate treatment. Utilizes telehealth modalities to provide patient care in medically appropriate situations and with patient concurrence. Ensuring that high quality patient care is delivered in a resourceful and efficient manner. Performing procedures related to the specialty of Rheumatology. Providing management of patients requiring biologics, IV bisphosphonates and other complex medications. Providing care that is compassionate, appropriate, effective for the treatment of illness, promotion of health, and avoidance of disability. Instructing, mentoring and supervising medical students and residents in rheumatological medicine. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient treatment plans. Participating in departmental quality efforts including focused professional practice evaluation, ongoing professional practice evaluation, ePerformance, and others. Demonstrating interpersonal and communication skills that establishes and maintains professional relationships with patients, families, and other members of the health care team. Participating as a Clinician-Educator as part of the facility's Academic Affiliations, and for the promotion of up-to-date learning in topics related to Rheumatology. Working collaboratively with other specialists and Primary Care PACT teams to ensure patients receive continuous quality care. Other duties as assigned by Chief of Medicine, and/or Deputy Chief of Staff and/or Chief of Staff. Candidates for this position should have a strong record of high quality, patient clinical care. The position requires US citizenship and an M.D. or D.O., full active and an unrestricted license to practice medicine. Completion of residency training in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Rheumatology are required. Board Certification or Board Eligibility are required. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus) or a Relocation Incentive: This incentive may be offered to highly qualified, eligible applicants. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment):This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. EDRP Authorized: Contact VHA EDRP Program Support, VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov, EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more. 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: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday thru Friday. 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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical 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.