Physician (Pulmonary Diseases)

The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is seeking (1) Pulmonary Diseases Physician to deliver exceptional, Veteran-centered care. Join a collaborative academic team providing intensive care, pulmonary consultations, outpatient services, and advanced care for sarcoidosis and interstitial lung disease. Selected physicians will also teach trainees, support research, and advance quality initiatives while honoring our Nation's Veterans.

The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is seeking (1) Pulmonary Diseases Physicians to deliver exceptional, Veteran-centered care. Join a collaborative academic team providing intensive care, pulmonary consultations, outpatient services, and advanced care for sarcoidosis and interstitial lung disease. Selected physicians will also teach trainees, support research, and advance quality initiatives while honoring our Nation's Veterans. 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 Major responsibilities and duties of the position include but are not limited to: Deliver subspecialty care as dictated by training and specialty board certification. Participate in administrative duties as assigned, which may include Process Improvement/Quality Assurance activities or other activities. Manage complex sarcoidosis and interstitial lung disease through active participation in patient care. Perform clinical activities during VA off-tour hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Remain available for scheduled "on-call" backup duties. Attend in the VA GLAHS Medical Intensive Care Unit to provide direct patient care. Provide consultative subspecialty care to patients through the VA GLAHS Pulmonary Consult Service, Pulmonary Function Laboratory, and Pulmonary Outpatient Clinic. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00AM - 12:00 PM

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.