Physician - Sleep Medicine Job at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Reno, NV

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  • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Reno, NV

Job Description

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval – award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply. Qualifications Basic Requirements : United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree in medicine or osteopathic medicine. Degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia. Residency training: Physicians must have completed residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to board certification. Approved residencies include those accredited by ACGME, AOA, or other residencies followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States, as deemed appropriate by the local Medical Staff Executive Committee. Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency programs and who otherwise meet the basic requirements are eligible to be appointed as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed physicians and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee‑basis. PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; they have a scope of practice that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision. Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Board certified or board eligible in Sleep Medicine (reference: Physical requirements: Applicants must meet physical standards for the position, including a physical examination prior to placement and subject to random drug testing. Must be able to lift 15–44 pounds, push, reach above shoulder, use fingers, walk and stand for 3–5 hours, kneel, and possess rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Depth perception and color differentiation required. Hearing aid permitted. Duties

  • This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 10, 2026.
  • Initial cut‑off for referral of eligible applications is March 16, 2026; subsequent cut‑offs every 2 weeks.
  • Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.
Benefits & Compensation
  • VHA Physician Total Rewards
  • Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) – learn more
  • Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
  • Contact V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov – EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
  • Work Schedule: Monday–Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm
  • Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
  • Paid Time Off: 50–55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, up to 5 days paid CME absence)
  • Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5 % contributions by VA
  • Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care (many programs can be carried into retirement)
  • Licensure requirement: One 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
  • Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.
  • General description: The Sleep Physician is assigned to the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System – Medical Service, providing comprehensive, efficient, compassionate, high‑quality healthcare to all patients in an outpatient setting.
Responsibilities Provide medical evaluation and direct overall management of patients in collaboration with other health‑care team members. Supervise and educate Internal Medicine residents and medical students from University of Nevada School of Medicine. Participate in an effective clinical program with attention to patient outcome indicators. Practice within the scope of assigned privileges. Meet medical staff criteria for initial appointment and reappointment, including ongoing CME. Comply with prescribed record‑keeping practices per rules, regulations, and bylaws. Adhere to information security policy and procedures. Build interpersonal relationships and work effectively with patients, families, staff, coworkers, and other professionals. Participate in Medical Service educational activities, scheduled meetings, and research activities in the subspecialty of Internal Medicine as assigned. Comply with assigned peer reviews and maintain quality‑assurance standards. Complete all assigned health record reviews, peer reviews, MAOs, etc., within identified timeframes. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Freelance, Work at office, Local area, Monday to Friday

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