The Integrative Health Service at the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System (SFVAHCS) and the Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) are pleased to announce a new full-time Integrative Medicine faculty position based at the San Francisco VA Medical Center. The Integrative Medicine (IM) physician plays a key role in the SFVAHCS Integrative Health service, reflecting VA’s commitment to Whole Health care for veterans and enhancing the nationally renowned SFVAHCS/UCSF partnership in patient care, research, and education.

The IM physician will join a vibrant and growing Integrative Health service and VA Whole Health program with ample opportunities for collaborations with colleagues throughout UCSF, SFVAHCS, and nationwide. The SFVAHCS Integrative Health service is highly interdisciplinary and includes clinicians in acupuncture, chiropractic care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, recreational therapy, psychology, nutrition, nursing, social work, and Whole Health and Peer coaching. These clinicians collaborate to provide multi-modal care to veterans to prevent chronic conditions and to provide all Veterans with an evidence-based complementary and integrative health (CIH) approach to care.

The Integrative Medicine Physician must be board-certified in Internal Medicine, Family Practice or equivalent; must have completed fellowship training in Integrative Medicine or equivalent (e.g., Lifestyle Medicine); and must have experience in the practice of complementary and integrative health or equivalent. Experience working with an underserved population, Veterans, or within the VA healthcare system is a plus. 

We offer:

• Competitive pay based on training, experience, and local labor market
• Guaranteed salary increases
• Only 1 full & unrestricted active U.S. license needed
• CME: $1,000/year and 5 days of paid absences for CME courses
• Malpractice: VHA physicians are covered under federal tort laws
• No employment contracts, non-compete clauses, or restrictive covenants
• 26 days paid vacation; 13 days paid sick time; 11 paid federal holidays; 15 days military
• Federal Retirement Plan - Separate 401K with partial agency match
• Health Insurance (Dental & Vision supplemental insurance available)
• Life Insurance
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program up to $200,000

CONTACT:

Cooper Drangmeister, Physician/Provider Recruiter: Cooper.Drangmeister@va.gov

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About San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System (SFVAHCS)

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans?Readying Warriors and Caring for Heroes! This position is located within Surgical Services at the CAPT James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) in North Chicago, IL. The FHCC is a first-of-its-kind partnership between the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), and Department of Navy (DoN)/Department of Defense (DoD). It is larger than just a single facility, but rather it is a fully-integrated medical care facility with a single combined VA and Navy mission. The combined mission of the FHCC means active duty military and their family members, military retirees, and eligible veterans receive health care at this facility.VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. Join the FHCC team of energetic, career-minded professionals! For additional information, click onhttp://www.lovell.fhcc.va.gov/index.asp.

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