Infectious Diseases- Are you looking for Work Life Balance?

Opportunity

UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program and the VA Central California Health Care System are recruiting for qualified physicians to join our Infectious Diseases (ID) medical education and faculty program.

Applicants must be board certified in Internal Medicine and board certified or eligible in ID, have excellent clinical skills, be dedicated to medical education, interested in clinical research, and have training or actual experience in Antibiotic Stewardship (AS) and/or Infection Control (IC). Qualified applicants must meet the qualifications for faculty appointment with UCSF.

Responsibilities include providing consultations in both the inpatient and ambulatory settings on both teaching and non-teaching services. In addition, the successful candidate will participate in robust AS and IC programs which are rapidly expanding. UCSF MEP primary practice sites include a large Regional Medical Center, Ryan White grant funded HIV clinics, the VA Central California Health Care System and faculty practice clinics.

Our ID Fellowship accepts 2 fellows each year and has been successful in filling all positions through the Match.

Diversity in pathology and complexity of care in infectious disease makes VACCHCS and UCSF Fresno an ideal place for faculty to educate and teach ID across multiple disciplines including Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Psychiatry, OB/Gynecology residents, as well as medical students.

The position will give an opportunity for the ID specialist to lead, develop and oversee various ID related clinical programs at VACCHCS. UCSF MEP have impressive Infectious Diseases clinic that are part of a large safety-net system that provides care to primarily underserved communities which includes our outstanding HIV program that serves over 1000 patients and is attended by faculty, residents, and fellows. At the university, we have a state-of-the-art Microbiology lab and most of the diagnostics are done in-house. In both clinical settings, the medical teams work closely with our Clinical ID Pharmacists during teaching rounds and AS.

The program is based in Fresno, California, where residents enjoy a high standard of living combined with a lower cost real estate market. Fresno is the only major city in the country with proximity to three national parks, including renowned Yosemite National Park as well as the Pacific Ocean and major California cities.

Licensure: Full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Expected Salary range $200,000 to $243,000, may include up to $15,000 in Annual Performance Bonus. Selected candidate may be eligible to apply for the Education Debt Reduction Program and if approved, receive up to $200k in school loan repayment.

Sign-on Bonus: Up To $24,300

Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Licensure: Full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

We encourage you to consider VA employment in Merced or Oakhurst CA. We offer both a mission you can put your heart into and a home for fun, new experiences. Join a team that values a healthy home/work-life balance and be rewarded by your role in keeping the promise to those who served.

VA BENEFITS

Paid Time Off, 55 days per year

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• 11 paid Federal holidays per year
• 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses
• CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Pension and Government 401(k) Thrift Savings Plan

• How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 8.3% of the employee s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 12.7% of the employee s salary
• Government 401(k) Thrift Savings Plans, automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions, max contribution 5% salary
• Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service

Insurance:

• Health Insurance: VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available
• Dental & Vision: Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA)
• VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts, which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan
• Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government
• Long-term care insurance is available as an option

Please email your CV to Gregory.Salmon@va.gov call or Text (321) 689-7080

Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious, or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.