Physician Rheumatologist - Full-Time - Potential Recruit Incentive / EDRP is authorized

<p>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.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>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.</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 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, or Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, facility officials must verify with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) that the applicant has met requirements for certification, and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed by the applicant. [If the applicant does not claim an ECFMG certificate, facility officials must still confirm that the medical school meets (or met) ECFMG eligibility requirements for the year the candidate 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.