VA Rheumatologist in Fredericksburg, VA - Up to $300K + Benefits

Description

The Fredericksburg Healthcare Center is looking for a board-certified Rheumatologist to join the Medicine Section. You'll provide comprehensive consultative care for Veterans with rheumatologic conditions, working collaboratively with other sections within the facility. This role combines hands-on clinical work with administrative responsibilities, and may include teaching medical residents, students, and trainees. If you're passionate about rheumatology and want to make a difference in the lives of those who served, this position offers meaningful work with excellent federal benefits. This is an open continuous announcement, so resumes are reviewed biweekly until the position is filled.

Here's what you'll be doing:

• Interview and examine patients, select appropriate diagnostic testing, and interpret results to coordinate patient care
• Perform arthrocentesis with therapeutic injections and utilize musculoskeletal ultrasound as indicated
• Provide consultative input and collaborate with midlevel providers and physician colleagues with clear communication and documentation
• Supervise midlevel providers, medical students, residents, and fellows within the Rheumatology section when applicable
• Participate in quality assurance programs, chart reviews, and monitoring the quality, safety, and appropriateness of patient care
• Attend monthly staff meetings, participate in Medical Staff committee assignments, and complete medical records per bylaws
• Contribute to educational programs for section personnel and VA-funded graduate medical education trainees

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 medical school
• Current, full, and unrestricted medical license from any U.S. state or territory
• Completed residency and rheumatology fellowship training approved by ACGME or AOA with board certification
• Current BLS certification required; ACLS desirable
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Demonstrated administrative and leadership skills with advanced clinical experience

Job Details

A Look at Our Benefits:

• 50 to 55 days of paid time off annually, including 26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays, and possible 5-day CME absence
• Traditional federal pension with 5-year vesting plus 401K with up to 5% VA contributions
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance (many plans carry into retirement)
• Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage
• Up to $1,000 annual CME reimbursement for board-certified, full-time physicians
• No physician employment contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting
• Annual performance bonus and regular salary increases