Physician (Emergency Medicine)

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Welcome to Salt Lake City, where the serenity of a mountain getaway meets metropolitan energy. Forget what you think you know; adventure here isn't just on the slopes. Explore art, breweries, music and a vibrant culinary scene, all nestled against breathtaking landscapes. Frequently referred to as the "Crossroads of the West," its location is also ideal for longer road trips north to Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks and south to Utah's Mighty 5. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP Participants are ineligible to apply for the program. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov for questions/assistance. 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 The candidate will hold and uphold a current and unrestricted Physician license to practice in any U.S. state or territory, possess the necessary skills and valid certifications to fulfill the professional licensing criteria. Additionally, they will adhere to the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Model for the Clinical Practice of Emergency Medicine (EM) and emergent care, ensuring it aligns with the facility's capabilities. All privileged providers working in the Emergency Department must be credentialed in accordance with VHA Handbook 1100.19, Credentialing and Privileging and the facility's Medical Staff Bylaws. The Full-time position will require 40 hours per week of combined clinical and administrative time. The part time position will be prorated. The Staff Emergency Physician will report directly to the Chief of Emergency Medicine or their designee. All Emergency Department physicians requesting emergency medicine privileges are to be Board Certified/Board Eligible (BC/BE) with a strong preference for Emergency Medicine Board Certification. Physicians not meeting BC/BE EM criteria may be allowed to work in the ED if they have appropriate credentials, knowledge, and experience and are recommended by the Chief of Emergency. Such exceptions will be addressed on a case-by-case basis and the exception is expected to be a rare occurrence. Preference given to the candidate with at least two years of recent verifiable experience working as a fully qualified, licensed independent physician in an Emergency Room environment. Moderate sedation privileges require yearly completion of the national VA moderate sedation program in the VA Talent Management System (TMS). Per VHA Notice 2022-18, deep sedation privileges require completion of a simulator series and evaluation of ability to employ and interpret capnography every 2 years. This is scheduled with Anesthesia. All Emergency Department physicians must be fully competent to handle the most difficult conditions in certain areas requiring specialized knowledge on the following privileges: Arterial punctures for blood testing and cannulation for blood pressure monitoring. Emergency Vascular Access. Non-emergent and emergent airway management including mechanical ventilation, subject to the requirements of VHA Directive 1157 (Amended 9/19/18), Out of Operating Room Airway Management (OOORAM) or successor Directive. Lumbar puncture. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation including cardioversion/defibrillation and transcutaneous pacing. Paracentesis. Thoracentesis. Gastric lavage. Wound management Work Schedule: Typically M-F; 0730-1600 or as agreed upon with the possibility of extended hours and weekends, some early and/or late shifts are required.

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 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.