Physician

$240,000 - $260,000/Yr

United States Department of Veterans Affairs - Springfield, IL

Part-time,Full-time - Senior

Onsite - Springfield, IL

Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

The Physician position at the Veterans Health Administration in Springfield, IL, involves supervising and coordinating operations of Ambulatory Care, ensuring quality and safety in patient care, and overseeing the training of medical residents. The role requires a commitment to high standards of medical practice and collaboration with various clinical and support services.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate operations of Ambulatory Care, including emergency and routine treatment procedures.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality, safety, and appropriateness of care.
• Arrange and communicate provider availability during non-administrative hours.
• Collaborate with the Designated Education Officer and residency program directors to ensure appropriate teaching programs.
• Develop policies and procedures using national guidelines to ensure comprehensive services.
• Coordinate resource use, including space, supplies, and staffing.
• Provide formal orientation to new staff members on Ambulatory Care policies and procedures.
• Promote quality improvement and utilization review in Ambulatory Care services.
• Ensure adequate medical record documentation and encourage continuing medical education for staff.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or equivalent from an approved institution.
• Current, full, and unrestricted medical license in a U.S. State or territory.
• Completion of residency training in an accredited core specialty program.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in disaster medicine or advanced training in disaster or wilderness medicine.
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification.
• Board certification in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine.
• Experience in critical care medicine.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $240,000 to $260,000.
• Annual performance bonus and regular salary increases.
• 50-55 days of paid time off per year, including annual leave, sick leave, and paid Federal holidays.
• Traditional federal pension and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance.
• Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement for Continuing Medical Education (CME).
• Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.