Physician (Allergy & Immunology)

Ralph H. Johnson VA can be found in beautiful downtown Charleston. With its rich history, vibrant culture, idyllic coastal location, exquisitely preserved architecture, and celebrated dining selections, Charleston is one of America's best loved destinations. Settled alongside the Ashley rivers and Atlantic Ocean, Charleston has a subtropical climate with mild winters and warm, sunny summers. Charleston proper is surrounded by communities that extend beyond the historic peninsula.

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 Clinical Duties Evaluate and diagnose patients with allergic, immunologic, and related conditions (asthma, rhinitis, food/drug/insect allergies, urticaria, angioedema, eczema, immunodeficiencies, autoimmune disorders) Perform and interpret allergy testing (skin prick, intradermal, patch testing) and pulmonary function tests Develop and manage treatment plans, including allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots/drops) Prescribe and manage biologic therapies for severe asthma and related conditions Provide consultative services to primary care and other specialty providers Manage anaphylaxis and other acute allergic emergencies Order, interpret, and act on relevant lab and imaging studies Documentation & Compliance Maintain timely, accurate medical records in the electronic health record system (e.g., CPRS/VistA at VA facilities) Ensure documentation supports coding, billing, and quality reporting requirements Comply with clinical practice guidelines, credentialing/privileging requirements, and facility policies Administrative & Program Duties Participate in interdisciplinary care coordination Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and peer review processes Supervise or collaborate with allied health staff (nurses, PAs, NPs) as applicable Education & Professional Development Provide teaching/mentorship to residents, fellows, or students, if in an academic-affiliated setting Maintain board certification and required continuing medical education Stay current on emerging treatments and evidence-based guidelines in allergy/immunology Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:00am-3:30pm or 8:00am -4:30pm (Subject to change based on agency needs).

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/examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.