Orlando (Lake Nona) VA seeks Rheumatology Section Chief - Department of Veteran Affairs

Recruitment/Sign-on Bonus Available – Student Loan Reimbursements – Quality of Life – VA/Federal Benefits.  

The Rheumatology Department at the Orlando VA Sunshine Healthcare System is a well-established trained staff seeking a board certified/board eligible rheumatology physician. Successful completion of a U.S. Fellowship in Rheumatology is strongly preferred.

The Chief will be responsible for leading the Division of Rheumatology at the Orlando VA Healthcare System.

• Direct and develop the clinical, educational and research activities of the VA Rheumatology Division.
• Provide clinical care in the outpatient rheumatology clinics and on the inpatient rheumatology consultation service as well as the inpatient
  medicine teaching service.
• Provide a rich educational environment for students, residents and fellows and promote scholarly activities.
• Promote and expand research opportunities and recruit additional investigators in clinical, translational, and basic science.
• Mentor and support faculty in their clinical, educational and research pursuits.

The VA Orlando Healthcare System provides an excellent compensation and benefits package commensurate with qualifications and experience. Unrestricted licensure in any State and US citizenship is required.

VA physicians practice medicine more and spend less time on business tasks. Enjoy an environment that supports an interdisciplinary care team approach delivering state-of-the-art medicine using some of the most advanced medical technologies in the Nation. Plus, VA offers an unparalleled variety of practice options in research, academia, and administration. VA ensures and encourages a healthy work/life balance through predictable scheduling, reduced paperwork, elimination of billing hassles and lifts the burden of liability coverage.

If interested, please e-mail your CV to ina.ortiznieves@va.gov

We offer:

• Annual performance bonus up to an additional $15K per year
• Guaranteed salary increases
• Licensure: 1 Full & unrestricted license from any US State is permissible to work at this facility
• CME: $1,000 per year stipend for reimbursement & 5 days paid absence
• Malpractice: Liability protection with tail coverage provided
• No Physician Employment Contract
• 26 Days paid vacation PLUS 13 Days paid sick leave per year with unlimited carry over
• 11 Federal holidays with pay
• Federal Retirement Plan
• Separate 401K with partial agency match
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Nationwide Mobility 

Learn more about our benefits:   VHA Total Rewards Brochure