Physician (Gynecology)

<p>The Gynecologist is responsible for providing comprehensive gynecologic care to Veterans at the Salt Lake City VA Medical Center. The Gynecologist will function within an approved scope of practice according to VA policy, state licensure, and relevant professional standards.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment / Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be approved 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 Duties: Obtain and document comprehensive gynecological history and perform physical examinations. Diagnose and treat acute and chronic gynecologic conditions. Develop and implement treatment plans. Provide preventive gynecologic services, including cancer screenings (breast, cervical, ovarian, uterine). Provide contraceptive counseling and devices. Perform office-based gynecologic procedures (Pap smears, biopsies, colposcopy, cryotherapy, endometrial sampling, IUD insertion/removal, etc.) Perform minor surgical procedures (vulvar/vaginal lesion excision, cyst removal, etc.) Provide perioperative care and perform inpatient/outpatient gynecologic surgery as credentialed (hysterectomy, laparoscopy, D&C, etc.). Manage gynecologic emergencies. Provide consultative services to other clinical services within the facility regarding gynecologic matters. Prescribe medications, order laboratory and radiology studies, interpret results, and initiate referrals to other specialties as clinically indicated. Educate patients regarding diagnosis, risk factors, treatment options, and preventive health measures related to women's health. Complete documentation in electronic health record (EHR) in accordance with VA policy. Participate in peer reviews, quality assurance, performance improvement, and educational activities. Practices autonomously within their scope, seeking consultation as clinically indicated. May provide supervision and teaching to medical students, residents, and other health staff. Collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams as required. Completion of accredited residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology. State medical license. Board certified or board eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Current/Active privileges at Salt Lake City VA Medical Center. Scope of practice may be modified as deemed necessary by the Medical Executive Committee or Chief of Staff to ensure patient safety or respond to organizational needs. Work Schedule: Permanent; Full-Time; Mon-Fri 7:30 am to 4:00 pm</p><h3>Requirements</h3>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 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.<h3>Education</h3>Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted. Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated. NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.