Physician Infectious Disease - Part-Time - Recruitment / Relocaction Incentive may be authorized

The Infectious Disease (ID) Physician serves as a specialist in the diagnosis, management, and prevention of infectious diseases at the Manchester VA Medical Center and associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) locations throughout New Hampshire. The ID Physician provides expert consultation and direct patient care in an outpatient setting, collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, and supports infection prevention initiatives across the facility and CBOCs.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Clinical Consultation and Direct Patient Care
   • Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop management plans for patients with known or suspected infectious diseases, including complicated, multidrug-resistant, and opportunistic infections.
   • Provide timely bedside consultative support for ambulatory care for outpatients referred to for infectious disease evaluation.
   • Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as appropriate for infectious disease management.
2. Antimicrobial Stewardship
   • Participate in antimicrobial stewardship activities, including reviewing antimicrobial prescriptions, monitoring resistance trends, and developing guidelines that promote the rational use of antibiotics.
   • Collaborate with pharmacy and laboratory services to optimize antimicrobial selection and de-escalation.
3. Infection Prevention and Control
   • Advise on infection control policies and practices to mitigate healthcare-associated infections.
   • Participate in hospital infection prevention initiatives, including outbreak investigations, surveillance programs, and policy development.
   • Educate staff and patients regarding infection prevention measures and emerging infectious diseases.
4. Collaboration and Communication
   • Collaborate with primary care and specialty providers to optimize patient care and coordinate transitions of care.
   • Communicate complex diagnostic and management information effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
   • Serve as a resource on infectious disease topics for the clinical staff.
5. Continuous Quality Improvement and Education
   • Engage in quality improvement and clinical research initiatives pertinent to infectious diseases.
   • Participate in continuing medical education and maintain board certification as required.
   • Present at and participate in hospital conferences, grand rounds, and staff education sessions concerning infectious diseases.
6. Administrative Responsibilities
   • Attend departmental meetings and participate in committee work as assigned.
   • Assist with the development and review of medical center policies relevant to infectious disease management.
   • Participates in quality assurance programs and chart reviews.
   • Attends and participates in committees.
   • Completes all medical records in accordance with Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff.
   • The physician must be able to use the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) for data entry/retrieval and management of all patient activity.

Work Schedule: Will be planned / discussed with their Supervisor.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus) or a Relocation Incentive: This incentive may be offered to highly qualified, eligible applicants.

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases

Paid 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 VA

Insurance: 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 territory

CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)

Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

You are invited to join a team a team-oriented medical staff providing care for those who have served. Manchester VA Medical Center's services include urgent care, primary care, ambulatory surgery, specialty clinics, mental health services, hospital-based home care, community acute care, and long term care. In addition to the medical center, it also operates four (4) community-based outpatient clinics and is internationally recognized for its research in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other behavioral disorders. Academic affiliations include Dartmouth Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Rivier School of Nursing, and more.

Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• 11 Federal holidays with pay annually
• 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses

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

Federal Retirement Plan:

• VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan
• How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 12.2% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6% of the employee’s salary
• Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2025, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $23,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $31,000.
• The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions, depending on the amount of the employee contribution
• For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension
• In addition to FERS, VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel
• Disability Retirement
• Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service

Manchester is the largest city area in northern New England, the economic and cultural capital of New Hampshire, and home to Manchester-Boston Regional Airport; one of the largest airports in New England. Manchester offers abundant opportunities for residents, visitors and tourists alike. Whatever you are looking for is within reach; the beautiful White Mountains and Lakes Region are to the North, the Atlantic Ocean and fine Seacoast life to the East, beautiful countryside throughout the state and a host of activities, culture and dining experiences are all right here.