Physician - Emergency Medicine (Mather)

SummaryThis position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) — a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval awards up to $200,000 and determines an eligibility period of one to five years after review by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services office. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.QualificationsTo qualify for this position you must meet the basic requirements and any additional requirements listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Current VA physicians who met the previous qualification standard at the time of initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.United States citizenship (non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA policy)Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic or osteopathic medicineDegree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completedCurrent, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a state, territory, or commonwealth of the United States or District of ColumbiaPhysician residency training: completed a residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to board certification eligibilityFurther residency/training options: one year of post medical school training (internship or transitional year) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of independent practice; or non‑US residency followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States; or resident physicians currently enrolled in accredited training programs are eligible as “Physician Resident Providers” (PRPs) on an intermittent basisPRPs must be fully licensed physicians and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis; they are not independent practitioners and will not be privileged. They will have a scope of practice allowing certain restricted duties under supervisionProficiency in spoken and written EnglishAdditional Requirement: Board Certified in Emergency Medicine. Preferred Experience: Three (3) years post‑residency experience. For more information, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.Physical Requirements: must meet physical standards for the position; a physical examination prior to placement is required; this is a designated drug‑testing position; random testing will occur post‑appointment; must lift 15‑44 pounds; push, run, walk, stand and bend for 3‑5 hours; rapid mental and muscular coordination; depth perception; ability to distinguish basic colors; hearing aid permitted.DutiesThis is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCMENT and will remain open until July 13th 2026The initial cut‑off date for referral of eligible applications will be May 19th 2026, followed by subsequent cut‑off dates every 2 weeks. Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: Recruitment Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment). EDRP authorized; former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for the incentive.Contact V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov – the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.Work Schedule: Sunday – Saturday, variable shifts to equal 40 hours a week – compressed schedule.Pay: Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and regular salary increases.Paid Time Off: 50‑55 days of paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and a possible 5‑day paid absence for CME).Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% contributions by VA.Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care (many federal programs can be carried into retirement).Licensure: One full and unrestricted license from any US state or territory.Continuing Medical Education (CME): Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full‑time with board certification).Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.Provider is an Emergency Medicine‑trained physician, or a Family Practice or Internal Medicine physician with significant Emergency Medicine experience.Provider will provide both clinical and administrative Emergency Medicine services at the NorCal VAHCS.Provider is expected to document into CPRS promptly, keep their TMS learning plan updated, and attend monthly ED provider meetings.Provider is expected to oversee rotating residents and students and utilize EDIS for tracking of ED flow.The Emergency Medicine Physician will provide independent care delivery for chronic, acute, same‑day medical needs.The type of care is served to the Veteran population with diseases consistent with those seen in the general population: diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, mental health disorders, etc.Responsibility includes writing orders for diagnostic testing, prescribing medications, consulting with specialty services, and utilizing computerized/electronic medical records.Direct supervisor is Chief of Emergency Medicine.Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Health Risk Assessment, goal setting for prevention, and chronic disease management.Focus on preventive medicine with focus on positive outcomes, improving coordination of care, decreasing clinic waits or delays, and appropriate use of resources.Provide direct patient care including history and physicals, medication management, evaluation of diagnostic tests, treatment planning, and clinical reminder completion as applicable.Function as a leader in the PACT approach in the delivery of care, emphasizing a team‑based approach to healthcare.Document all medical information in an electronic medical record.Perform medication reconciliation.Keep TMS training and ACLS (or equivalent), moderate sedation and airway training up to date to meet the needs of customers while supporting VA missions.Consistently communicate and treat customers (veterans, their representatives, visitors, and VA staff) in a courteous, tactful and respectful manner.Provide the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures.Handle conflict and problems with customers constructively and appropriately.Possess knowledge of age‑related changes in disease, pharmacology, and general care and management of elderly patients; apply this knowledge in assigned patient care and education responsibilities.Environment of Care: Follow Life Safety Management (fire protection) procedures; report safety hazards, accidents, and injuries.Review hazardous materials/Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and waste management.Follow Emergency Preparedness plan.Follow security policies/procedures.Comply with federal, state and local environmental and other requirements preventing pollution, minimizing waste, and conserving cultural and natural resources.Infection Control: Demonstrate infection control practices for disease prevention (hand washing, universal precautions/isolation procedures, including TB, COVID‑19 and other infectious disease requirements/precautions). 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