If you are looking for work-life balance and a rewarding career, please consider an opportunity with the Veterans Healthcare System.
Opportunity Details
The Physician position is located in our Emergency Department, organizationally aligned under the Primary Care Service, at the VA Central California Healthcare System (VACCHCS), Fresno, CA. VACCHCS provides a full range of patient care services, as well as education. Comprehensive health care is provided through primary, secondary, and long-term care in the areas of primary care, specialty medicine, surgery, psychiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation, neurology, oncology, dentistry, geriatrics, and extended care. VACCHCS is affiliated with the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Fresno Medical Education Program and provides a rich academic environment including postgraduate medical education training for residents and fellows in specialties and sub-specialties.
The major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provide a full range of emergency care in the Emergency Department for Veterans at the VACCHCS.
- Attending in the VACCHCS Emergency Department to provide direct patient care.
- Clinical duties may encompass both in-person and virtual care modalities.
- Participation in administrative duties as assigned, which may include Process Improvement/Quality Assurance activities or other activities.
- Clinical activities may take place during VA off-tour hours, including evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
- Clinical supervision of trainees in the Emergency Department and in any assigned clinical duties.
Licensure: Full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory.
The expected salary range - $220,000 to $400,000.
May include up to $15,000 in Annual Performance Bonus.
Candidates may be eligible for a Sign-on Bonus.
Tax Free: May be eligible to apply for the Education Debt Reduction Program and, if approved, receive up to $200k in school loan repayment Tax Free.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
Paid Time Off: 50–55 days of annual paid time off per year.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and a 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).
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement.
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting.
Central California Health Care System
The medical center is situated on 18.5 acres and is a 57-bed acute care, general medical and surgical center with state-of-the-art primary and secondary care in major diagnostic and treatment specializations, including a 12-bed inpatient psychiatric unit, and three CBOC’s. A 54-bed Community Living Center is located on campus and provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation care. VA Central California HCS is a national leader in same-day Primary Care and Mental Health access, and provides specialized services such as: Audiology, Speech Pathology, Cardiac Cath Lab, Comprehensive Cancer Care, Diabetes Education, Diagnostic Radiology, Electrophysiological Studies, Endocrinology, Electroconvulsive Therapy, Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, Homeless Veteran’s Program, Home Based Primary Care (HBPC), Laparoscopic Surgery, Medical Research Projects, Mental Health, Primary Care, Nuclear Medicine, Health Promotion/Disease Prevention, Amputation Care & Treatment (PACT), Prosthetics, PTSD Clinical Team (PCT), Pulmonary Function, Orthopedic Total Joint Replacement Program, Renal Program, Respite Care, Sleep Lab, Substance Abuse Treatment, Visual Impairment (VIST), Women's Health Services.
Contact Information
Greg Salmon Physician Provider Recruiter
Gregory.Salmon@va.gov
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