Physician Hospitalist

Summary 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. Responsibilities VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator 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 This Physician (Hospitalist) is to ensure 24-hour coverage of the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center (CVVAMC). The incumbent is expected to provide hospitalist coverage to the acute care unit and function as the MOD (Medical Officer of the Day) as assigned by the call schedule which may include day, evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts. The incumbent works within the Acute Care Medicine Section of the Medical Service. Incumbent shall provide comprehensive medical care in the inpatient setting and manage medically complexed patients, is able to diagnose, treat and manage acute and chronic condition, and demonstrate competency in acute care procedures. The incumbent must be experienced and comfortable working autonomously. The Physician (Hospitalist) is expected to apply for Medical Staff Membership and request privileges and agrees to abide by the medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations, and other policies and procedures of the Department of Veterans Affairs. The incumbent shall participate in facility orientation, medical staff meetings, required training and service line meetings. As the in-house medicine attending physician provider will be addressing requests for transfer to Medicine Service from outside facilities and urgent/emergent general medicine consults. The Physician (Hospitalist) should demonstrate the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and deliver patient centered care while adhering to hospital protocols and standards. Additional duties may include clinical practice, and mentoring/teaching fellows, residents, nursing, and medical students. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM, (subject to change based on agency needs) Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification 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

Created: 2026-01-30