Hospitalist at Department of Veteran Affairs

The VA  Medical Center (VAMC), located in Beckley, WV, is an 18-bed general medical and surgical facility with a 50-bed Community Living Center (CLC).  We are looking to add a BE/BC Hospitalist to our highly qualified care team, who is a highly motivated and shares our commitment to providing excellent care to our US veterans.

The Beckley,  VA Medical Center  is small enough to connect with the patients but big enough to still have some of the newest equipment available.  We foster excellence  through  mentorship, leadership, and educational programs, giving you the tools, you need to serve our Veterans the best.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Full-time, 12 hrs.shift; 7AM to 7pm and 7PM to 7AM, including weekends and holidays;  minimum night requirement every 4th tour
• No Call
• Flexible work schedule
• 13  med/surg  beds and  5 ICU  beds
• 24/7 tele-critical care support
• Average daily patient census – 6 to 8 patients per day
• Academic training  of medical students, medical residents, EN residents, NP students and fellows
• Responsible for inpatient care and follow-up for patients admitted to the Medical Center.
• Responsible for medical consultation to inpatients admitted to other services.
• Perform administrative and committee work related to improving patient care and clinical outcomes as assigned.
• Ensures appropriate care, promotion of Health, education and counseling of family members and control of risk factors.
• Provide medical evaluation and direct the overall management of acutely ill, hospitalized patients.

Here are a few of the benefits for working at the Beckley VAMC:

• Excellent compensation  – Based on your qualifications, you will receive an excellent base salary with biennial market pay raises & annual cost of living pay raises
• Sign-on incentives available –  Up to $50,000 may be authorized for highly qualified applicants.
• Student Loan Forgiveness (EDRP)  - Up to  $200,000  in student loan reimbursement available – Up to $40,000 per year for up to 5 years
• Generous time away from practice  – 26 days of annual leave, 13 annual sick days and 11 paid federal holidays
• Insurance  – Federal health / vision / dental / term life / long-term care available
• Annual CME allowance  with 5 days for attending CME events
• Malpractice Insurance  – Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• TSP/401K  with up to 5% in  VA matching contributions
• Qualify for  defined federal pension after 5 years  of federal service

Beckley,  WV is a hidden gem of a small town nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of southern  West Virginia. Because of its location, on Interstate 77 & Interstate 79, Beckley is known as the gateway to southern WV.  It is rich in natural beauty, sweeping mountain views and cool, rushing mountain streams.

Beckley is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream. We have hiking, fishing, hunting, whitewater rafting, mountain bicycling, kayaking, and several ski resorts and much more. We have multiple state parks with lots of amenities, as well as the National New River Gorge Park.