Rheumatology Physician

Seeking Chief of Rheumatology- Work/Life Balance, Outstanding VA Benefits

The Salisbury VA Health Care System is excited to announce an exceptional opportunity for a Chief of Rheumatology. Our esteemed health system delivers comprehensive patient care services, and cutting-edge technology. We are dedicated to fostering a career environment that is collaborative and centered around making a meaningful impact on the lives of veterans and their families. Join us in a fulfilling career where you'll enjoy rich rewards, limitless opportunities for professional growth and advancement, as well as competitive salaries and benefits. Explore the chance to make a difference with us!

Duties can include but are not limited to performing:

• The Rheumatologist performs patient consultations in the hospital and outpatient settings via face-to-face, telephone, and video clinics.


• Improving communication among staff, overseeing clinical privileges, and monitoring coding practices for billing.


• Ensuring a quality improvement plan is in place, approving staff leave, and resolving patient complaints.


• Acts as a liaison for the medicine service with outside organizations and assists with recruitment.


• Participate in medical center committees and programs to improve patient care services.

Requirements

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  U.S. Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is impossible to recruit qualified citizens, in accordance with VA Policy.


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  Education: A Doctor of Medicine degree or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine is required.


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  Licensure: Candidates must possess a current, complete, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a state, territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.


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  Residency: Completion of a residency program in an accredited core specialty.


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  Board Certification: Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Rheumatology.

Benefits

The VA offers all employees' industry leading full benefits and features-package to support high quality professional practice & a favorable work-life-family balance. The VA package includes
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  Competitive Salary Range: $250,000-$400,000.


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  Paid Time Off: 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)


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  Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.


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  Benefits Include: Dental, Medical, Life Insurance, Pension, Thrift Savings Plan (401K) with 5% match, Survivor Benefits etc.


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  Continuing education: Up to $1,000 or more annually