Fee basis-emergency med physician

Summary

The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for a Fee Basis Physician in Acute Medicine. The Fee Basis Physician in Acute Medicine will function within Medicine Service.

Duties

The Department of Medicine's Acute Medicine Section at the VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is seeking fee basis physicians to provide coverage in the Emergency Department and/or Inpatient Hospitalist Services. These positions offer flexible, supplemental opportunities for physicians interested in emergency medicine, inpatient medicine, or both.

Emergency Department responsibilities include independent evaluation and management of the full spectrum of ED presentations, ranging from minor concerns to critically ill patients. Duties encompass direct patient assessment and intervention, coordination of admissions with inpatient teams, and delivery of comprehensive care across all acuity levels. Physicians may work collaboratively with another attending or independently manage all patients presenting to the ED, including those requiring high-acuity or critical care.

Inpatient Hospitalist responsibilities may include admitting new patients, conducting inpatient care, responding to urgent clinical notifications, providing cross-coverage for services without an on-site attending, participating in rapid response events, and offering oversight for resident physicians. Assignments and responsibilities are determined according to the clinical needs of the Acute Medicine Section, requiring adaptability and strong problem-solving skills. Exceptional communication and organizational abilities are essential for succeeding in these dynamic and multifaceted roles.

Board certification is required, and preference will be given to candidates with experience in emergency or inpatient care, aligned with their area of interest.

Work Schedule

As Needed

Requirements

Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements.

Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Board certified.

Qualifications

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 allopathic 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.

Preferred Experience

3 or more years of Emergency Department experience (for those interested in ED shifts) 3 or more years of Inpatient experience (for those interested in Hospitalist shifts)

Additional information

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.