Physician - Infectious Diseases

James H. Quillen VA Medical Center is actively seeking a full time Infectious Disease physician to join our team in Johnson City, Tennessee. As part of our dynamic healthcare team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our veterans by providing expert care in infectious diseases. 

Enjoy an excellent work life/balance, the opportunity to teach residents, and amazing federal benefits associated with the Veterans Administration. 

Opportunity details:

• Consultation service with interdisciplinary team
• Typical shift M-F, 8:00am-4:30pm, limited call
• 80% Clinical service including inpatient and outpatient consultations and 20% administrative service including Infection Control and Antimicrobial stewardship.
• Opportunities for faculty appointment and to teach residents/fellows
• Heavy focus on quality and ability to serve on committees
• Opportunity to participate in research
• Located in beautiful, affordable Johnson City, TN

Qaulifications:

• MD or DO degree
• BC/BE in Infectious Diseases and Internal Medicine
• Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or District of Columbia.
• 5 years of experience in Infectious Disease preferred.

Benefits:

• 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 (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
• CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• No state income tax

Johnson City, Tennessee is known for its rich history, cultural heritage, outdoor activities, and beautiful lakes and mountain vistas. As the eighth largest city in Tennessee, Johnson City boasts diverse economic and educational opportunities and has become a regional hub for health care, including medical and pharmacy schools associated with East Tennessee State University. The city is also home to a beautiful and historic Veterans Administration campus and hospital which celebrated 120 years serving veterans.  Exciting day trips to Asheville, Knoxville, Gatlinburg, and the ski areas of North Carolina are about an hour away. 

All this, an excellent economy and one of the lowest costs of living in the U.S. led Forbes magazine to list Johnson City as one of the “Best Small Cities for Business and Careers.” Kiplinger’s named it one of the “10 Least Expensive Cities for Living in the U.S.A.” Residents and visitors alike are drawn to the big city opportunities and small-town atmosphere of Johnson City, a one-of-a-kind town.

To learn more, contact Jason Freeman, Veterans Administration Physician & Provider Recruiter, at 423-609-8495, or send CV to [email protected]