Physician (Sleep Medicine Section Chief)

6 days ago


San Diego, California, United States Veterans Health Administration Full time
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

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


This is a full-time supervisory position with primary emphasis in Sleep Medicine patient care, interpretation of sleep recordings, supervision of staff physicians, nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, sleep technicians, and clinical teaching.

This position requires a clinical appointment with our academic affiliate, the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine.

The candidate will have opportunities for scholarly activities that may include collaboration with funded investigators, publication of original clinical research, presentation of lectures, or development of curricular or teaching materials.


Major duties include, but are not limited to:
The Section Chief is responsible for maintaining all operations and direct reports within Sleep Medicine. The incumbent will provide direct supervision to the Sleep Medicine and all clinical providers within the section. The incumbent will be the point of contact for physicians and clinical staff assigned to the department.

This individual will work with staff and physicians to optimize the usage of clinical systems through education and training, quality and outcomes, and providing support in accordance with organizational goals.

This individual will also work directly with all levels of the organization on projects, committees, and teams to meet the overall needs of the Sleep Medicine and the facility.

Provide care in outpatient settings, identifying patients' health problems and designing diagnostic and therapeutic plans to meet these needs.

Work as a physician and is accountable for providing health care to outpatient veterans in accordance with approved clinical privileges.

Supervise students, residents and fellows from University of California San Diego.
Work closely with Mental Health to ensure that patients receive continuous quality care.
Participate in section activities to ensure that the Veterans are receiving the best care possible. These may include quality improvement projects, clinical research, and education.

Coordinate activities of other health service personnel, resolving problems affecting patient care, and providing appropriate education for the patient and/or family members regarding the patient's illness and its management.


Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM
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