Seeking Emergency Medicine Physician at Southern CA VA!!

Seeking Emergency Medicine Physician at Southern CA VA!!

The Loma Linda VA has an opening for an energetic, driven, and compassionate Emergency Medicine Physician.

The Position:

VA Loma Linda Healthcare System is seeking an Emergency Medicine physician at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) who will provide urgent and potentially life-saving medical care to Veterans who come to the VA Medical Center Emergency Department.

1. Assessment and Stabilization:

• Rapidly assess and stabilize Veterans with acute illnesses, injuries, or exacerbations of chronic conditions.
• Perform initial evaluation, order necessary labs and imaging, and initiate treatment.

2. Emergency Procedures:

• Perform emergency procedures such as airway management (intubation), cardiac resuscitation (CPR/ACLS), wound repair, fracture management, and procedural sedation.

3. Multidisciplinary Care Coordination:

• Collaborate with other specialties (cardiology, surgery, psychiatry, etc.) for patient consultations, admissions, or transfers.
• Work with nurses, social workers, and other team members for comprehensive Veteran-centered care.

4. Management of a Broad Range of Cases:

• Care for both medical and psychiatric emergencies, including chest pain, stroke, sepsis, trauma, suicidal ideation, and substance withdrawal.
• Address unique Veteran health needs, such as service-related injuries, PTSD, and military sexual trauma.

5. Disposition Decisions:

• Determine whether Veterans can be safely discharged, admitted, or require transfer to a higher level of care.
• Provide clear instructions for follow-up, medications, and warning signs.

6. Documentation and Compliance:

• Document all care provided in the VA Electronic Health Record.
• Adhere to VA policies, procedures, and regulatory standards (such as those set by The Joint Commission).

7. Disaster and Mass Casualty Response:

• Participate in hospital-wide disaster planning, drills, and emergency responses.

The Facility:

Since 1977, the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System has been at the forefront of transforming the health and lives of the courageous men and women who have proudly served our nation. As a Joint Commission accredited facility, we proudly serve over 106,000 veterans across San Bernardino, Riverside, and Inyo Counties in sunny Southern California. Our dynamic healthcare system features a state-of-the-art Medical Center with 132 inpatient beds, a vibrant Community Living Center with 110 beds, an advanced Ambulatory Care Center, seven convenient outpatient care sites, and an innovative Telehealth clinic.

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