Veteran Health Administration | Committed Careers | Veteran Health Indiana

We have an exceptional opportunity for a Hospitalist to join Veteran Health Indiana at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center located in Indianapolis, IN.

Qualifications of the VA Physician

Only one active, unrestricted state license is required to work in any VA facility.

United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.

Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.

Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.

Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.

Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities of the Hospitalist

The incumbent will serve as a Hospitalist and will be responsible for providing medical services to inpatients of the Medical Center in the area(s) assigned to him or her by the Chief of Staff. Direct patient care is the primary responsibility of the Hospitalist. As inpatient care provider, he/she will serve as the "attending physician". The incumbent will also provide care for patients in ICU, Pulmonary-Critical Care, Cardiology consultation and/or other specialty are obtained as needed.

Preferred Experience:

• Board certification or possess equivalent training and experience.

• Prior work experience as a Hospitalist.

Benefits offered to the VA Physician

A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

• 26 paid annual leave days / 10 paid Federal holidays / 13 paid sick days of leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• Minimal on-call
• No practice operating costs, no malpractice or insurance
• Our employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose, including exceptional vision and dental plans
• VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tier retirement plan composed of Social Security benefits, FERS basic benefits, and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service.
• Continuing Medical Education allowance

This position may require a background check, security clearance, and/or drug screening. Veteran Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. United States Citizenship Required; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process