Pulmonary Disease - Critical Care Job at Veterans Health Administration in Memphis, TN

Job ID: 1394100

Employer Job ID: 91070326

Physician | Pulmonary Disease - Critical Care Job | Memphis, TN 38104

Help a Veteran Breathe with Ease-Pulmonary Critical Care Physician Opportunity

Memphis VAMC

part of Veterans Health Administration

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Highlights & Benefits

Academic Opportunities

Job Description

The Memphis VA Medical Center has an opening for a Pulmonary Critical Care (PCC) Staff Physician with a dual academic appointment with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC). The position reports directly to the Chief of Specialty Care and will work in conjunction with other members of the PCCS and/or subspecialty team to provide evidence-based patient-centered care to veterans. Above all, the PCC Physician is expected to provide care that exhibits patience, compassion, appropriateness, and is effective for the promotion of health, prevention, and treatment of diseases.

Duties include but are not limited to:

The PCC Staff Physician will provide care and lead daily patient care clinical rounds and discharge planning with members of the interdisciplinary team in ICU, Pulmonary outpatient service and Pulmonary consultation service. The PCC Staff Physician will participate in the call schedule by rotation as assigned by the Service/Section Chiefs. The PCC Physician is required to be able to demonstrate sound decision-making skills in both clinical and administrative areas, including participation in committees as a member, or as chair if the situation arises. In addition, the PCC Physician will serve as a preceptor to Residents, Medical Students, and Fellows in the PCC discipline.

Highlights of this position include:

Experience-Based Salary $265,000 - $355,000 (Negotiable)
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri: 8AM-4:30PM (Periodic On-Call)
CME Reimbursement: Possible $1000 per year (must be Board Certified)
Malpractice Liability Protection with tail coverage

Requirements:

MD/DO
BE/EC in PCC
Eligible for a Faculty Appointment at UTHSC
Full and unrestricted license from ANY state
US Citizenship
Be proficient in the written and spoken use of the English language
Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to establish professional relationships: Patients, Colleagues, VA Staff

We Offer:

Paid Time Off: 26 paid vacation days, 13 paid sick days, and 11 paid holidays, 5 paid CME attendance days
Pay Incentives: Regular salary increases and annual performance bonus
Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Retirement: Traditional Federal Pension (5-year vesting) and Federal 401K with up to 5% agency match
No Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
Clinical research opportunities and possible academic affiliation

Area Overview:

The medical center is located in the metropolitan area of Memphis, TN, on the bluffs of the Mighty Mississippi River. It’s the hub of the United States and is known as the birthplace of Blues, Rock & Roll, and low & slow-cooked barbecue. It’s also home to the infamous Grizzlies NBA Team!

Plan a visit and enjoy the nightlife on Beale Street, take a tour of Elvis Presley’s Graceland, or a visit to the historic Peabody Hotel and watch the royal ducks walk the red carpet. The options are unlimited!

Apply today and become a part of the world’s largest healthcare system and serve those who served the nation.

To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.