Vascular Medicine Physician

Join Our Team as a Vascular Medicine Physician at the South Texas VA!

Are you a dedicated physician looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our nation's veterans? The South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) is seeking a compassionate and skilled Vascular Medicine Physician to join our renowned Vascular Surgery Section. Here, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care to individuals facing vascular challenges—all while enjoying a competitive salary and outstanding benefits.

Why Choose South Texas VA?

At STVHCS, we are committed to excellence in healthcare for our veterans, and we foster a collaborative environment where multidisciplinary teams work together to deliver the highest standard of care. Our Vascular Surgery Section is recognized for its innovative approach and dedication to improving health outcomes for our patients.

Your Role:

As a Vascular Medicine Staff Physician, your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of non-operative care activities. You will manage hospitalized patients, oversee consultations, and guide all phases of ambulatory care. Your duties will include:

• Clinical Management: Provide compassionate, effective patient care that promotes health, prevents illness, and treats disease across the care continuum.
• Interpersonal Communication: Foster professional relationships with patients, families, and your healthcare colleagues.
• Leadership & Administration: Participate in hospital committees, contribute to staff meetings, and help mentor upcoming medical professionals while ensuring quality enhancement and adherence to VA protocols.
• Education & Research: Engage in teaching and potentially conduct research that informs best practices and promotes superior patient outcomes.

The Ideal Candidate:

We are searching for someone who excels in:

• Clinical Knowledge & Judgment: Demonstrating mastery of established and evolving biomedical and clinical science.
• Professionalism: Upholding the highest standards of ethical practice while embracing diversity and a commitment to continuous development.
• System-Based Practice: Understanding the healthcare context to optimize patient care and improve health outcomes.

Work-Life Balance & Benefits:

• Work Schedule: Enjoy a comfortable work schedule from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.
• Total Rewards Package: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
• Generous PTO: Accumulate 50-55 days of paid time off annually, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, and possible CME absence.
• Retirement Benefits: Enjoy traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and a federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA.
• Health Insurance Options: Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life insurance options available, with the flexibility to carry into retirement.
• Malpractice Protection: Enjoy free liability coverage with tail protection included.
• No Employment Contract: Enjoy flexibility with no significant restrictions on moonlighting.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a full and unrestricted U.S. license to practice.
• Board certification is preferred.
• A genuine commitment to patient care, combined with a passion for working with veterans.

Embark on a Fulfilling Career with Us!

If you’re ready to leverage your skills and experience to lead change, improve lives, and serve those who served us, we want to hear from you! Apply today to become a Vascular Medicine Physician with the South Texas Veterans Health Care System and help us honor those who have given so much for our country.

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 2020, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $19,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $25,500.
• 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

South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) is comprised of two inpatient campuses: the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital in San Antonio and the Kerrville VA Hospital in Kerrville, Texas. STVHCS serves one of the largest primary service areas in the nation and is part of the VA Heart of Texas Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 17), with offices located in Arlington, Texas. South Texas provides health care services for 80,000 unique Veterans. The Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital (ALMMVH), named after the nation’s most decorated World War II hero, is a quaternary care facility, which is affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA). Comprehensive health care is provided through acute medical, surgical, mental health, physical medicine and rehabilitation, geriatric, and primary care services. Comprised of a Spinal Cord Injury Center, a Community Living Center, a Domiciliary, and a Substance Abuse Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (SARRTP). ALMMVH provides quaternary services including bone marrow transplantation, open-heart surgery, magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography. As a Level II Research facility ALMMVH has projects that include aging, cardiac surgery, cancer, diabetes and HIV. The facility has one of three National Institutes of Health sponsored clinical research centers in the VA. In addition, the Geriatric Research, Education & Clinical Center (GRECC) is a “Center of Excellence.” The Kerrville VA Hospital (KVAH), located 65 miles northwest of San Antonio, provides primary care, some specialty care, geriatric evaluation and management, palliative care, and long-term care services with a Community Living Center. Outpatient clinics offer primary care and some specialty care while sharing resources with each other and their respective communities. When required, Veterans are referred to ALMMVH or KVAH for specialty care including medicine, surgery, neuropsychiatry, rehabilitation, spinal cord injury, and long-term care services.