FEE BASIS-EMERGENCY MED PHYSICIAN

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.

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. Duties of the position will include but may not be limited to: Provides oversight in all aspects of medical care delivered to patients under their care. Delivers patient-focused, high-quality care to our nation's Veterans as part of the interdisciplinary team. Teaches and supervises medical students, resident physicians and advanced practice providers and supervises the evaluation and treatment of patients. Provides care in some or all of the following areas: Emergency Department, Inpatient Medical Wards, Community Living Center, Long-term Spinal Cord Unit and Blind Rehabilitation. Work Schedule: As Needed

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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). 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.

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 an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted. Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated. NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.