Full-time Hospitalist - VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS)/University of Maryland School of...

At the VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS) and the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM), we are committed to providing exceptional healthcare services and advancing medical knowledge through research and education. Our institutions are renowned for their collaborative approach, cutting-edge facilities, and dedication to improving patient outcomes.

We are seeking a dedicated Internal Medicine Board Certified Hospitalist to provide comprehensive inpatient care to our nation's veterans. The Hospitalist will be an integral part of our healthcare team, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. This role involves clinical, academic, and potential research responsibilities within a highly respected medical center and teaching environment. Must have a passion for teaching, mentoring trainees since this Hospitalist will be mainly working on inpatient teaching teams. We are also looking for a Hospitalist who has interests in quality improvement, commitment to bettering systems issues to improve Veterans care and access. We have 4 general medicine teaching teams and 1 non-teaching team that the hospitalists all rotate equally through.

Schedule:
Mainly 2 weeks on wards (including weekends) and then 2 weeks off. The 2 weeks off will include a couple of days of administrative time. Hospitalists will also be expected to be on sick/emergency coverage 6-7 weeks (just weekdays) out of the year during their off blocks (where they can't be out of town and expected to come in if someone calls out). Hospitalists will also take turns being the on-call hospitalist while they are on wards to staff admissions with the residents before 10PM, staff emergency medicine consults (rare). The group currently consists of 10 full-time hospitalists who work very well together, all extremely dedicated towards optimal care of our Veterans.

Qualifications:
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Board Certified in Internal Medicine.
- Unrestricted medical license to practice in the United States.
- Demonstrated commitment to patient care, medical education, and clinical research.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience working with a diverse patient population, including veterans, is preferred.

Benefits:

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

About Us:
The VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS) is a Level I tertiary multi-campus teaching facility affiliated with the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) and over 100 educational institutions. Located next to the University of Maryland Medical Center with a walkway connecting the two facilities, the medical center maintains an active affiliation with the University in the sharing of staff, resources, and technology. Baltimore Veterans Affairs Medical Center is the acute medical and surgical care facility for the VA Maryland Health Care System and offers a full range of inpatient, outpatient, and primary care services. As one of the most modern health care facilities in the country, the medical center offers veterans state-of-the-art medical technology, clinical services, and research programs.