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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: Must be board certified for Pulmonary/ Critical Care
• Preferred Experience: 5 year of experience in practicing Pulmonary
• 2 year GME/UME program leadership/supervisor experience
• Prior experience in hospital quality care and patient safety initiatives
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: To perform in a fully successful manner - the individual must have the physical ability to perform job-related duties which may require light carrying (under 15 pounds) - reaching above shoulder - use of fingers - both hands required - walking (up to 1 hour) - standing (up to 1 hour) - and both legs required
• In addition - there may be exposure to the following environmental factors: working inside and outside - working closely with others - and protracted or irregular hours of work
• A health examination must be successfully completed prior to this assignment and periodically thereafter as required by the Occupational Health Clinic policy
• There may be intermittent exposure to blood and body fluids.

Duties

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• Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) located in North Chicago - Illinois is the nation's only fully integrated facility that supports Active Duty Naval service members - Naval recruits - and our nation's Veterans
• Our mission is to 'Ready Warriors and Care For Heroes'
• With this - we are actively seeking a highly qualified - board-certified Pulmonologist to join our team
• This position is located in the Pulmonary Medicine Department under the Medicine Clinical Directorate
• This position reports to the Department Head - Medicine Department
• The Section Chief is responsible for maintaining all operations and direct reports within Pulmonary
• The incumbent will provide direct supervision to the Pulmonary and all clinical providers within the section
• The incumbent will be the point of contact for physicians and clinical staff assigned to the department
• This will include - but is not limited to - training - documentation - process workflow and other functionality regarding necessary clinical systems
• This individual will work with staff and physicians to optimize the usage of clinical systems through education and training - quality and outcomes - and providing support in accordance with organizational goals
• The incumbent will work closely with hospital staff - department directors - and physicians to ensure that the highest standards of quality and services are maintained
• The incumbent also serves as a liaison between customers - Information Technology staff and other departments and services
• This individual will also work directly with all levels of the organization on projects - committees and teams to meet the overall needs of the Pulmonary and the facility
• Major Duties: Develops the vision - mission - goals - and objectives for the Pulmonary Section
• Provides executive input on strategic planning - budget - mission - and policy development Ensures strategic planning - effective operation - and administrative and clinical supervision of staff
• Ensures safe - efficient - and high-quality care that meets or exceeds VA - Department of Defense - and external standards
• Supports staff recruitment - retention - contracting - awards - grade and step increases - discipline - and dismissal
• Manages budget development - adjustment - extra funds requests - overtime fund management - and forecasts for new requirements
• Ensures workplace safety - operational integrity - and adapts to size changes and evolving needs
• Addresses incident reports - quality control reviews - administrative investigation boards - lean six sigma events - and team building
• Supports procurement - maintenance - repair - contracting - and disposal of equipment
• Represents all programs in any business outside the Pulmonary Section
• Ensures patient safety - rights - responsibilities - accolades - and complaints are addressed
• Manages and directs integrated programs with consistent critical thinking skills
• Acts as a consultant on ethical issues - leading resolution of complex bioethical challenges
• Implements systems for cost-effective use of resources and participates in budget planning
• Ensures staff compliance with infection control and promotes safe work practices
• Functions as a Purchase Card Approving Official when applicable
• Develops and mentors staff for career progression - forecasts new knowledge needs for changing practice environments - Participates in the development of education programs and staff development models to facilitate career progression and to increase productivity and performance
• Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday - 8:00AM to 4:30PM Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for a highly qualified individual
• EDRP Authorized (Student Loan Repayment): Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov - for questions/assistance
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• 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 job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies
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