Physician (Intermittent Hospitalist)

SummaryThe VA Sioux Falls HCS is recruiting (1) intermittent Hospitalist. The Hospitalist reports directly to the Chief Hospitalist and provides consultation services and follow up of medical sub-specialty patients - in the inpatient setting - at the VA Medical Center in Sioux Falls - SD. This is an open continuous announcement until May 28 - 2026. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred every 2 weeks until filled.QualificationsTo qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.Basic RequirementsUnited States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA PolicyDegree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicineThe degree 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 in the District of ColumbiaResidency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification(NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) -OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiencesResidents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as ""Physician Resident Providers"" (PRPs)PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basisPRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privilegedrather - they are to have a ""scope of practice"" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervisionAdditionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPsProficiency in spoken and written EnglishPreferred Experience: 2-3 years hospital medicine experienceboard certificationReference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this positionQuestions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.DutiesThe VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical CentersThis is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullestAs an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care - you will operate in a model with three core elements - seeking to create a personalized health plan for each VeteranThis is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's communityThis aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-beingThe staff Hospitalist will be responsible for - but not limited to the following duties: Admission - evaluation - diagnosis - and treatment - including consultation - of patients presenting with general medical complaints - diseases - and injuriesCore privileges include the ability to perform a history and physical exam - form a differential diagnosis - order and interpret labs and other diagnostic tests such as plain films and EKGs - develop and implement treatment plans - order subspecialty consultations and provide appropriate follow-up careCore privileges also include triage of patients with non-medicine complaints - diseases - and injuries to appropriate disciplines for diagnosis and treatmentExperienced and privileged in Paracentesis - Thoracentesis - Lumbar Punctures - and Stress Tests preferredVA offers a comprehensive total rewards packageVHA Physician Total RewardsPay: Competitive salary - regular salary increases Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Intermittent Rotating 12 hour shifts - 7:00am - 7:00pm - 7:00pm - 7:00am.