Physician (Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)

Cardio-Thoracic Surgeon/PhysicianThe Atlanta VA Medical Center is seeking a Cardio-Thoracic Surgeon/Physician who will be responsible for teaching medical students and residents and will be expected to see patients in the clinic, as well as perform Cardio-Thoracic surgery. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increasesPaid 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 VAInsurance: 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 territoryCME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage providedContract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlightingDuties:Provides care of veteran patients of the Cardio-Thoracic Surgery Service.Responsible for the development, process, education, and evaluation of all medical students and resident programs within the Service.Facilitates professional development of personnel throughout the Service.Responsible for following the Service's workflow processes, procedures, protocol, and policies within regulatory guidelines.Ensures quality assurance for the Service and the delivery of healthcare by participating in service and institutional peer reviews.Participates in various committees including peer review committees as well as other required and institutional assigned committees.Responsible for the scopes of practice and competencies including their oversight for all personnel assigned to the Service.Providing specialty-specific call coverage for Veterans presenting after hours at night on weekendsCoordinating transfer of specialty-specific patients from/to other hospitals if necessaryMaintain an unrestricted medical license.Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Work schedule may change based on the Agency's needs.