Department of Veterans Affairs
The Medicine Service Mission is to lead satisfied staff dedicated to providing high quality patient centered care here at South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS), a great tertiary training and research Veteran's Hospital. This Hematology Physician position supports this mission through administrative dependability, direct patient care, and support of their Section's educational and research activities.
- VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be available for highly qualified candidate(s). Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases. Education and length of practice are considered through a formal pay-setting process to determine the final compensable salary (Base Pay + Market Pay). 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 Hematology Staff Physician provides comprehensive, compassionate inpatient and outpatient care while maintaining full clinical privileges and adherence to VA standards. Responsibilities include participating in leadership activities such as staff meetings, committees, peer review, and serving as acting Section Chief when needed. The physician ensures compliance with training, credentialing, FPPE/OPPE, clinical pertinence reviews, employee health requirements, and proper time/leave management. Duties also include effective clinical operations oversight, including documentation, consult and encounter management, patient access, performance measures, and quality and safety initiatives aligned with Medical Home and patient-centered care models. The role involves supervising and teaching medical trainees, and, when applicable, conducting research and overseeing research staff. Additionally, the physician provides consult and inpatient coverage during off-tour hours as required. Work Schedule: ???????Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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