Infectious Diseases - Work Life Balance Veterans Affairs Health Care – Fresno CA, - Department of Veteran Affairs

 Infectious Diseases - Work Life Balance Veterans Affairs Health Care - Fresno CA,

If you are looking for work-life balance and a rewarding career, please consider an opportunity with the Veterans Health Care System.

 Opportunity Details

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.

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

U.S. Citizenship: non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.

Expected Salary ranges from $240,000 to $260,000.  

May include up to $15,000 in Annual Performance Bonus

Candidates may be eligible for a Sign-on Bonus

**Tax Free - May be eligible to apply for the Education Debt Reduction Program and, if approved, receive up to $200k in school loan repayment Tax Free.  

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid time offer per year                                                                     Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and a federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Total Rewards

Central California Health Care System

The medical center is situated on 18.5 acres and is a 57-bed acute care, general medical and surgical center with state-of-the-art primary and secondary care in major diagnostic and treatment specializations, including a 12-bed inpatient psychiatric unit, and three CBOCs. A 54-bed Community Living Center is located on campus and provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation care.  VA Central California HCS is a national leader in same-day Primary Care and Mental Health access, and provides specialized services such as: Audiology, Speech Pathology, Cardiac Cath Lab, Comprehensive Cancer Care, Diabetes Education, Diagnostic Radiology, Electrophysiological Studies, Endocrinology, Electroconvulsive Therapy, Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, Homeless Veterans Program, Home Based Primary Care (HBPC), Laparoscopic Surgery, Medical Research Projects, Mental Health, Primary Care, Nuclear Medicine, Health Promotion/Disease Prevention, Amputation Care & Treatment (PACT), Prosthetics, PTSD Clinical Team (PCT), Pulmonary Function, Orthopedic Total Joint Replacement Program, Renal Program, Respite Care, Sleep Lab, Substance Abuse Treatment, Visual Impairment (VIST), Women's Health Services.

Fresno California

Located in the heart of California, Fresno has an unmatched diversity of natural beauty and recreational opportunities, not to mention its proximity to three national parks, national forests, and wilderness areas. Fresno County is known as the nations leading agricultural county, peppered with country trails and blossoming orchards, as well as lakes, rivers, foothills, and the Sierra Nevada mountains. Conveniently located within a days drive of San Francisco and Los Angeles, and 120 minutes from the Central Coast, Fresno is at the center of numerous recreational activities. As Californias fifth-largest city, Fresno also offers many cultural opportunities stemming from area museums, restaurants, and festivals, with a lower cost of living than found in other California locales.

The Department of Veterans Affairs offers veterans the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the United States. We operate more than 1,400 sites of care, including 153 medical centers, 909 ambulatory and community-based outpatient clinics, 135 nursing homes, 232 Veterans centers, 47 readjustment counseling centers, and 108 comprehensive home-care programs, across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Territories.

Gregory.Salmon@va.gov   - Physician  Recruiter