Pulmonary Physician - VA Jacksonville - Up to $400K + Loan Repayment

Description

The North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System is looking for a full-time Pulmonary Physician to join their Specialty Care Service at the Jacksonville Outpatient Clinic. This is a permanent position where you'll provide outpatient pulmonary care to Veterans, managing conditions from COPD and asthma to lung cancer and pulmonary hypertension. You'll also perform bronchoscopies and interpret pulmonary function tests. It's a chance to serve those who've served, with excellent federal benefits and up to $200,000 in student loan repayment assistance through the Education Debt Reduction Program.

Here's what you'll be doing:

• Providing outpatient pulmonary services and managing a range of pulmonary diseases including COPD, asthma, interstitial lung disease, sarcoidosis, lung cancer, and pulmonary hypertension
• Interpreting pulmonary function tests and oximetry results
• Overseeing and managing the home oxygen program for Veterans
• Performing bronchoscopy and other invasive pulmonary procedures
• Working collaboratively with the Specialty Care Service team to deliver quality patient care

What you'll need to have:

• U.S. Citizenship (non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited)
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent degree from an approved school
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. State or territory
• Completed residency training in Pulmonary Medicine approved by ACGME or AOA, leading to board certification eligibility
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical examination and drug screening

Job Details

A Look at Our Benefits:

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) with up to $200,000 in student loan repayment
• 50-55 days of paid time off per year, including 26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays, plus potential 5-day CME absence
• Traditional federal pension (5-year vesting) and 401K with up to 5% VA contribution
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance (many plans can be carried into retirement)
• Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage
• Annual performance bonus and regular salary increases
• Up to $1,000 per year CME reimbursement (for full-time, board-certified physicians)
• No employment contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting
• Relocation and recruitment incentives authorized