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VA PROVIDENCE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM

PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND

The VA Providence Healthcare System is dedicated to providing high quality outpatient and inpatient health care to Veterans residing in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. Each veteran who comes to the Providence Medical Center and the associate Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) for care is assured personalized care. A Primary Care Provider coordinates each patient's medical care, patient education needs, and referrals to any of the 32 subspecialty clinics.

The Medical Center's Ambulatory Care Program is supported by a general medical, surgical, and psychiatric inpatient facility fully-accredited by The Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (TJC). The medical center delivers a broad range of services in medicine, surgery, and behavioral sciences and is currently operating 73 beds.

Academic Affiliations:

1. 1. Brown Alpert Medical School
   2. The Harvard School of Dental Medicine
   3. The University of Rhode Island - College of Pharmacy
   4. Rhode Island College-School of Nursing (RIC) - Veterans Administration Nursing Academy Partnership (VANAP) and Post Baccalaureate Nurse Residency Program

Major Duties/Responsibilities for this Position include but are not limited to:

1. This is a Hospitalist role required to work the night shift defined as varying between 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

• Clinical assessment is comprehensive (i.e., includes mandatory elements) and timely (i.e., meets specific timeframe and local requirements established in medical bylaws).
• The treatment plan is evidence-based (e.g., VA/DoD guidelines or other approved practice standards) and reflects shared decision-making between the practitioner and the Veteran.
• If indicated by policy, informed consent is completed and signed prior to a procedure or treatment, and the practitioner identifies and discusses risks, benefits, and potential complications.
• Timely, appropriate, and guideline concordant (if applicable) empiric antimicrobial selection.
• Counseling on tobacco cessation prior to discharge.
• Closed ICU

Work Schedule: Full Time. Nights vary, 7p-7a

Why live in Providence, RI? Ranked #105 in Best Places to Live and #72 in Best Places to Retire by US News & World Report, Providence is a metropolitan area home to young professionals and artists, characterized by a quaint New England vibe. The city has a budding economy fueled by the health care, education, tourism and financial sectors.

In more recent years, this renaissance has helped foster an exceptional culinary scene, numerous arts venues and thoughtfully planned urban spaces throughout the city center. Factor in the presence of top-notch institutions like Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design, as well as a proximity to some of New England's most beautiful beaches, and you'll see what makes Providence an appealing place.

U.S. Citizenship, M.D. or D.O., and a full, active, and unrestricted license are required. BE/BC in Internal Medicine is preferred.

VA Providence Healthcare System does not discriminate in employment and follows federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination.

About Department of Veterans Affairs

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is one of the nation’s largest integrated healthcare systems, dedicated to honoring and serving America’s Veterans through exceptional care, research, and support. Our physicians and healthcare professionals provide high-quality, evidence-based treatment across more than 1,300 facilities, helping Veterans lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. At VA, we offer rewarding careers where clinical excellence meets purpose, professional growth, and the chance to make a lasting impact on those who’ve served our country.