Physician-Rheumatology

Rheumatologist physicians diagnose and treat degenerative, autoimmune and inflammatory diseases that affect your musculoskeletal system. Many of these conditions are lifelong, and they can run in families. Manage musculoskeletal pain and repress chronic inflammation.

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 Work Schedule: To be determined by your supervisor. Rheumatology Physician Responsibilities: Performing assessments to evaluate and determine appropriate treatment plans : degenerative, autoimmune and inflammatory diseases that affect your musculoskeletal system. Assess and diagnose various types of disease and conditions to include but not limited to: Some of the diseases and conditions rheumatologists treat include: Ankylosing spondylitis, Beçhet's disease, Bursitis, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, Gout, Myopathies, Osteoarthritis, Polymyositis, Psoriatic arthritis, Rheumatic fever, Rheumatoid arthritis, Sarcoidosis, Scleroderma, Sjögren's syndrome, Systemic lupus erythematosus, Vasculitis. Prescribing medications and other therapies as needed in various hospital and clinic settings. Acting as a resource person to physicians, nursing, and other hospital staff. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and nutritionists, to address all aspects of patient care and optimize healing outcomes. Documenting patient information and clinical outcomes. Integrating research findings to clinical practices.

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.