This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. To 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 Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The 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 completed. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Residency 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 experiences. Residents 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-basis. PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision. Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Additional Requirement: Board eligible/board certified in Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine or Family Practice, with a strong emphasis and preference placed on board certified Emergency Medicine Physicians. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: This position requires a pre-employment physical. Requires lifting 15-44 pounds; pushing (approx. 2 hours); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers and both hands; walking and standing from 3-5 hours and kneeling. Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4. Far visions correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other. Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors. Hearing aid is permitted. This position requires a pre-employment physical. Requires lifting 15-44 pounds; pushing (approx. 2 hours); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers and both hands; walking and standing from 3-5 hours and kneeling. Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4. Far visions correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other. Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors. Hearing aid is permitted. ["VA staff physicians enjoy perks such as competitive salaries, regular increases, performance pay awards up to $15,000 annually, continuing education credits and liability protection. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. About VA Salem Healthcare System We provide you with health care services at 6 locations in southwestern Virginia: our Salem VA Medical Center and 5 community-based outpatient clinics in Danville, Lynchburg, Staunton, Tazewell, and Wytheville, Virginia. Our medical center is a 242-bed, Joint Commission Accredited, Level 1C teaching hospital that provides health care services to more than 78,000 eligible Veterans in an area that covers 26 counties, 13 independent cities, and 8,800 square miles in southwestern Virginia. To learn more about the services each location offers, visit the VA Salem health services page. Research and development We conduct research to discover knowledge, develop VA scientists and health care leaders, and create innovations that advance health care for Veterans and the nation. We offer Veterans the opportunity to participate in and benefit from our work. Our goal is to use research to promote better health and health care for all. Major research areas include: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) Diabetes Asthma Osteoporosis Kidney disease Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Pneumonia Atrial fibrillation Dementia Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Traumatic brain injury (TBI) Obesity Depression Substance abuse Roanoke and Salem Virginia local information: 75 Reasons to Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains (visitroanokeva.com) Roanoke Relocation Information | Education and Healthcare (visitroanokeva.com) Outdoor activities Outdoor Activities, Events & Advice | Roanoke Outside | Trails Roanoke Golf Courses | Country Clubs & Golf Packages (visitroanokeva.com) Greenways - Roanoke Valley Smith Mountain Lake Home | Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce (visitsmithmountainlake.com) Highlight of Roanoke Roanoke Events | Festivals, Events, Exhibits & Concerts (visitroanokeva.com) Restaurants in Roanoke, VA | Food Tour, Maps & Photos (visitroanokeva.com) Arts Jefferson Center - Roanoke's Premiere Performing Arts and Cultural Center (jeffcenter.org) Berglund Center Performing Arts in Roanoke, Virginia Museums - Roanoke Regional Partnership Schools: Home - Salem City Schools Home - Roanoke City Public Schools (rcps.info) Roanoke County Public Schools / Homepage (rcps.us) Blacksburg: Blacksburg, VA | Home Football - Virginia Tech Athletics (hokiesports.com) Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Christopher.Cullen@va.gov 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 The Nocturnal Emergency Department Physician reports to the Section Chief of the Emergency Department and the Service Chief of Medicine Service Line. Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to the following: Administrative Provides guidance and support to the nurse practitioners and/or physician assistants assigned to Medical Service. Provides guidance and supervision for the medical students and residents (interns, residents, and/or fellows) as required. Participates in various facility programs designed to enhance and improve the delivery of patient care services, such as Quality Assurance & Management; chart reviews; ED performance measure reviews; and the like. Clinical Provides quality patient-centered patient care to presenting adults age 18-65 and older adults age 65+ as assigned by Chief, Medical Service; stabilizes presenting patients under the age of 18 as required prior to transfer to an appropriate site of care. Demonstrate sound decision making skills, both clinical and administrative, which bring credit to the profession and serve to enhance the distinctive and contributory role of Physicians. Facilitate the delivery of appropriate patient care in collaboration with other health professionals, medical center staff, and management. Work Schedule: Full time; 7:00pm to 7:00am; rotational weekends and holidays"]

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