Physician Infectious Disease - Part-Time - Recruitment / Relocaction Incentive may be authorized

<p>The Manchester VA Medical Center is now looking for a Board Certified Infectious Disease Physician to fulfill a part-time position that is primarily located at the Manchester, NH facility. This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule / travel to the Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) locations throughout New Hampshire.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The Infectious Disease (ID) Physician serves as a specialist in the diagnosis, management, and prevention of infectious diseases at the Manchester VA Medical Center and associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) locations throughout New Hampshire. The ID Physician provides expert consultation and direct patient care in an outpatient setting, collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, and supports infection prevention initiatives across the facility and CBOCs.Key Responsibilities: Clinical Consultation and Direct Patient Care Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop management plans for patients with known or suspected infectious diseases, including complicated, multidrug-resistant, and opportunistic infections. Provide timely bedside consultative support for ambulatory care for outpatients referred to for infectious disease evaluation. Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as appropriate for infectious disease management. Antimicrobial Stewardship Participate in antimicrobial stewardship activities, including reviewing antimicrobial prescriptions, monitoring resistance trends, and developing guidelines that promote the rational use of antibiotics. Collaborate with pharmacy and laboratory services to optimize antimicrobial selection and de-escalation. Infection Prevention and Control Advise on infection control policies and practices to mitigate healthcare-associated infections. Participate in hospital infection prevention initiatives, including outbreak investigations, surveillance programs, and policy development. Educate staff and patients regarding infection prevention measures and emerging infectious diseases. Collaboration and Communication Collaborate with primary care and specialty providers to optimize patient care and coordinate transitions of care. Communicate complex diagnostic and management information effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams. Serve as a resource on infectious disease topics for the clinical staff. Continuous Quality Improvement and Education Engage in quality improvement and clinical research initiatives pertinent to infectious diseases. Participate in continuing medical education and maintain board certification as required. Present at and participate in hospital conferences, grand rounds, and staff education sessions concerning infectious diseases. Administrative Responsibilities Attend departmental meetings and participate in committee work as assigned. Assist with the development and review of medical center policies relevant to infectious disease management. Participates in quality assurance programs and chart reviews. Attends and participates in committees. Completes all medical records in accordance with Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff. The physician must be able to use the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) for data entry/retrieval and management of all patient activity. Work Schedule: Part-Time position, tour of duty will be determined between the Physician and their Supervisor. Pay: Pro rated for Part-Time 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. 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</p><h3>Requirements</h3>Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. 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.<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.