Physician - Pulmonologist

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. **This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCMENT and will remain open until July 20th, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be May 27th, 2026, with 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. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm 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 Provider is a Critical Care/Pulmonary trained physician or Internal Medicine trained physician with significant Critical Care/Pulmonary experience. Provider must be certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and certified by, or eligible to be certified by the ABIM in the subspecialties of both Pulmonary and Critical Care. Provider will provide both clinical and administrative Critical Care/Pulmonary services at VANCHCS. Provider is expected to document into CPRS in a timely manner, participate in Process Improvement/Quality Assurance projects and participate in usual Medical Staff activity including committee participation. Direct supervisor is Chief of Critical Care and Pulmonary Section. Major Duties/Responsibilities: These duties will include, but not be limited to the evaluation and treatment of patients with complex pulmonary issues, interpretation of pulmonary function and 6-minute walk testing, bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, insertion of indwelling pleural catheters, pulmonary consultation, supervision of Respiratory Therapists, and performance of other duties assigned by the Chief, Medicine Services and the Chief, Pulmonary and Critical Care at the VA NCHCS. This position may be an academic position and have an affiliation with UCD and maintenance of academic standing and scholarly activities may be mandatory. Available for inpatient on combined ICU Pulmonary Service Team. Provide independent care delivery for chronic, acute, or same day medical needs. The type of care is served to the Veteran population, with diseases consistent with those seen in the general population namely diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, mental health disorders, etc. Responsibilities will include writing orders for diagnostic testing, prescribing medications, consulting with other services/sections, and utilizing computerized/electronic medical records. Major function of the position includes Health Risk Assessment, goal setting for prevention, and chronic diseases management. A major focus is on preventive medicine with focus on the achievement of positive outcomes for patients, improve coordination of care, decrease clinic waits or delays, and appropriate use of resources. Document all medical information in an electronic medical record. Perform medication reconciliation. Instructing and educating Residents/Fellows.