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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
• Preferred Experience: Specializing in Sleep Medicine 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 December 19 - 2025
• The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be October 25 - 2025 - 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: Monday - Friday 7:30AM- 4:00PM 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 This position is in the Specialty Care Service at the Spark M
• Matsunaga VA Medical Center in Honolulu - Hawaii
• The Staff Pulmonologist provides direct outpatient clinical care for Veterans with respiratory diseases and conditions affecting the lungs and airways with focus on diagnosis and treatment within the VAPIHCS outpatient clinics through face-to-face visits as well as virtual visits
• In addition to observance of Federal national and local regulatory - policy - and accreditation requirements governing this Health Care System - this position encompasses the following examples of responsibilities overseen by a Pulmonologist
• Clinical The clinical duties of this position include serving as an attending pulmonologist - performing outpatient consultations and follow up clinics - interpreting results of common pulmonary and sleep tests
• Works collaboratively with other specialists - such as cardiologists - surgeons - and respiratory therapists - to provide comprehensive care
• The position also includes providing medical oversight to respiratory therapy clinics - such as home oxygen clinics and CPAP follow up clinics
• Will be required to travel to the VA clinics and Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) within VAPIHCS
• Schedule will be based on identified Veteran needs
• Locations may include but not limited to Maui - Kauai - Hilo - Kona - Guam - Windward - and American Samoa
• Academic/Teaching/Training May include education of medical students and residents and/or clinical supervision of other providers
• Other duties as assigned by the Pulmonary Section Chief and/or ACOS SC and/or Chief of Staff
• Supervisory Controls: The position reports directly to the Pulmonary Section Chief and is accountable to the Associate Chief of Staff of Specialty Care
• Age - Development - and Cultural Needs of Patients Requirements: The primary age of Veterans treated is in their middle years (ages 40 to 50) or at the geriatric level (ages 60 or older)
• There are occasionally younger patients between the ages of 25 to 40 years of age who require care
• The position requires the incumbent to possess or develop an understanding of the needs of these types of patients
• Sensitivity to the special needs of all patients in respect to age - developmental requirements - and culturally related factors must be consistently achieved
• Computer Security Requirement: The incumbent protects printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws - Federal regulations - VA statues and policy - and VHA policy
• The incumbent protects the data from unauthorized release or from loss - alteration - or unauthorized deletion
• Follows applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files - release of access codes - etc. - as set out in the computer access agreement that the incumbent signs
• Reports all known information security incidents or violations to the supervisor and/or the Information Security Officer immediately
• Reports all known privacy incidents or violations to the Privacy officer immediately
• Compliance is measured by supervisory observation and periodic random monitoring by the Information Security Officer or Office of Information Technology staff
• Major violations such as loss of or unauthorized release - alteration - or deletion of sensitive data are unacceptable