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Section Chief: Emergency Ambulance Service (EAS)

The Section Chief: Emergency Ambulance Service (EAS) is a physician leader responsible for the clinical and operational oversight of the VA-based ambulance and related out-of-hospital emergency medical services program, which is an integral component of the Emergency Medicine Service. This position provides medical direction and physician oversight for all aspects of ambulance-based care, including emergency response, interfacility transport, and other out-of-hospital clinical activities performed by EMS personnel operating under facility authority. The incumbent ensures that all ambulance service activities are recognized and managed as the practice of medicine, requiring direct or indirect physician oversight, continuous quality improvement, and integration with broader VA and community emergency care systems. The Section Chief works collaboratively with Emergency Medicine leadership, external EMS agencies, hospital administration, nursing, and allied health staff to promote safe, patient centered, and efficient care across the continuum from initial contact through definitive in hospital care. Serves as an Emergency Medicine Physician in Emergency Medicine Service with responsibility for the delivery of emergency care at the Fayetteville VAMC ED. The incumbent will provide clinical and administrative support to the Emergency Department including the Fast Track, Telehealth, and other areas as assigned. The physician must be a board-certified/board eligible Emergency Medicine Physician. The incumbent reports to the Chief/Deputy Chief or designee of Emergency Medicine Service for all clinical, administrative, and quality performance matters. The incumbent will serve as the acting ED chief as needed.

This is just a sample of the duties that the incumbent will be expected to perform:

• Performs high-level, autonomous patient-centered care to all individuals presenting to the Emergency Department, ensuring rapid evaluation and management of undifferentiated acute conditions.
• Functions at the top of scope, practicing independently under established VA and facility policies while maintaining close collaboration with attending emergency physicians.
• Demonstrates advanced procedural competencies in emergency medicine, including but not limited to: i. Airway management (including endotracheal intubation and advanced airway adjuncts). ii. Vascular access (central and arterial lines, ultrasound guided IV placement). iii. Trauma and orthopedic procedures (reductions, splinting, and joint aspirations). iv. Point-of-care ultrasound (FAST exam, cardiac ultrasound, procedural guidance). v. Wound care (complex laceration repairs, abscess drainage).
• Serves as the Medical Director for the Ambulance Service Program or equivalent role as designated by the facility, providing direction for all clinical care delivered in the out-of-hospital environment by ambulance personnel in accordance with local and national Emergency Ambulance Services (EAS) protocols.
• Develops, approves, and periodically updates medical protocols, clinical practice guidelines, and standing orders for ambulance service staff, ensuring compliance with VA policy, National Emergency Medicine Office (NEMO, EAS, applicable regulations, and evidence-based practice.
• May serve on various other Fayetteville VAMC Committees at the discretion of the Chief of the Emergency Medicine Service.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Available to highly qualified candidates

Relocation Incentive: Available to eligible candidates. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the EDRP Coordinator, Cheryl Lahair, at cheryl.lahair@va.gov for questions/assistance. Learn more.

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

Work Schedule: Full-time, 24/7 shift work. Shifts are subject to change to ensure efficient use of medical center resources and appropriate levels of care are maintained.