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Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine
• The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
• Current - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia
• Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification
• (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) -OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
• Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs)
• PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis
• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
• rather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
• Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Additional Requirement: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Practice or Internal Medicine
• Preferred Criteria: Possess two (2) years or more of successful Physician experience in Primary care
• Possess special or unique accomplishments within the specialty (e.g
• awards - publication - fellowships - research activities - etc.) Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Applicants must meet physical standards for the position
• A physical examination prior to placement is required
• This is a designated drug testing position
• After appointment - you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use
• Requires lifting 15-44 pounds
• pushing (approx
• 2 hours)
• reaching above shoulder
• use of fingers and both hands
• walking and standing from 3-5 hours and kneeling
• Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors
• Hearing aid is permitted.

Duties

• **This is an OPEN CONTINOUS ANNOUNCMENT and will remain open until June 30 - 2025
• The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be April 29 - 2024 - with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks
• Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.** VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Work Schedule: 8:00am to 4:30pm - Monday through Friday 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 The Physician will be responsible for providing primary care for patients with the new VA care delivery system - Patient-Aligned Care Teams (PACT)
• This model of care incorporates a patient-centered approach focusing on access to care - care managers - collaboration amongst specialties and other services (including nursing and clerical staff) - and alternative means of care (tele-health - nursing visits - shared medical appointments - etc.)
• The incumbent serves as a Primary Care Physician in outpatient primary care clinics or as a float physician providing appropriate care for Veterans ranging in age from 18 through geriatric years - taking into consideration diagnosis and physical - functional - psychosocial - spiritual and cultural needs
• The incumbent serves as a provider who is highly skilled in the management of a patient's primary care needs and evaluation of need for subspecialty referral
• The incumbent is responsible to contribute to the achievements of quality-of-care standards - efficiency - process improvement - and patient satisfaction
• The incumbent writes orders for diagnostic testing - prescribed medications - and consultation to specialty services utilizing computer-keyboarding techniques
• The incumbent is expected to practice in accordance with professional standards - core values and with a commitment to service excellence
• Physician will serve as a resource for Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants who are also delivering primary care and responds to all staff in the primary care teams in regard to patient concerns
• The major duties and responsibilities include - but are not limited to: Assesses the needs of and plans intervention for individuals/families
• Facilitates the delivery of primary - acute and chronic health care
• Assists individuals/families achieve optimal levels of health through collaboration with medical and health care professionals
• Exercises medical decision-making and provides a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for a specific group of patients
• Exhibits leadership in initiating changes in patient care programs based on current concepts and findings from research and/or studies
• Involved in direct patient care - patient and family teaching - staff education and multidisciplinary consultations and collaborations
• Participates in education of PA students - NP - Residents - Medical Students - interns Supervise mid-level practitioners as assigned
• Consistently demonstrates expertise in diagnosing and treating seriously ill multi-symptomatic patients
• Serves as a resource person for standards development in health care in the area of quality improvement concerns.