Department Veteran Affairs Pulmonologist Position Corpus Christi, Texas; No State Tax
Listed on 2026-10-20
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Doctor/Physician
Pulmonologist, Medical Doctor, Healthcare Consultant, Critical Care Physician
The pulmonologist will be provided appropriate time mapping and resources to ensure they are empowered to meet expected proficiency in administration, clinical practice, education, and research.
Clinical Duties:
Writes medical orders and prescriptions for non-controlled and controlled substances, as necessary, for the care of the patient in accordance with Federal and State law.
Responds to and completes consults received for the evaluation of pulmonary and sleep including:
Performing comprehensive, detailed, targeted, initial history and physical examinations in compliance with national guidelines.
Orders diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, X-rays, PFTs, electrocardiograms (EKG's) and other tests.
Consults other disciplines, as necessary, to complete the patient evaluation.Carries out health promotion and disease prevention activities including education and shared decision-making.
Participates, as assigned, in all VISN and national level efforts in Pulmonary and sleep programs.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Not Authorized.
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
Compensation Information:
$250000.00 / Annually - $350000.00 / Annually Additional Compensation:
50000.00
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