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: Board certified Internal Medicine or Family Medicine preferred board eligibility Significant clinical experience in primary Care or equivalent background Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019
• This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health
• This position requires moderate lifting up to 44 lbs. - carrying objects up to 15 lbs. - frequent reaching above shoulder - use of fingers - hands and legs - use of cranes and motor vehicles - walking & standing up to 8 hours - bending and climbing and able to hear whisper
• The incumbent must be physically - emotionally and mentally stable in order to efficiently perform the essential functions of this position without hazard to themselves or others.

Duties

• This is an open continuous announcement that will remain open until filled
• Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis
• Eligible applicants will be referred each week for consideration until a selection is made
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized for highly qualified applicants Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact VISN8CCOE@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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 Board certified - Internal Medicine or Family Medicine preferred Board eligibility required - 3-year approved ACGME or equivalent residency required The physician will have significant experience clinical experience in primary care - or equivalent clinical background Incumbent serves in primary care medicine service as an ambulatory care physician/provider for patients who require care within the assigned clinic structure within the Department
• He/ She is responsible for the management of patients to include examination - medical care management - coordination of consultation - referral of patients - development and operation of quality assurance and utilization programs including peer reviews - community clinic physicians and services and physicians in Bay Pines Healthcare System Services
• Coordinates preventive health care needs according to guidelines established by the Department of Veterans Affairs and sound medical practice
• Measurement of clinical performance is based upon quality reviews - completion of clinical reminders in CPRS - participation in medical center committees - and other methods
• An active knowledge of the patient care processes of the Department of Veterans Affairs - the Healthcare System and its clinics is maintained
• The incumbent fulfills the requirements for physician employment and credentials as determined by the Bay Pines VA Healthcare system
• This shall include mandatory and continuing education requirements
• An active license in medicine from a state(s) in the United States must be maintained
• The incumbent must demonstrate continuing effort to keep abreast of new medical developments and medical literature
• The responsibility to complete timely medical license renewal - credentials and board certification is a responsibility and remains with the physician
• Supervision of Physician Assistants (PA) - Students and Residents may be part of the physician responsibility
• This shall include annual review of performance with submission of a written report - which summarizes the clinical performance of the individual(s) supervised
• This includes review of medical records - patient care - drug prescribing - and consultation requests
• All new patients and any patient with significant change in clinical status should be reviewed between PA - Student - Resident - and physician
• All specialized testing: consultation - or hospitalization for new medical illness should be reviewed
• The incumbent is directly responsible to the Service Chief of Primary Care at the Bay Pines VAMC
• The physician will work collaboratively and under the direction of their assigned Section Chief
• Administrative assignments may be assigned by the Section Chief or self-generated
• Work is reviewed for timely delivery of health evaluative services and high-quality exams consistent with standardized practices Physicians will participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and functions as a team member
• Physicians will be active in the management of the primary care profiles to ensure appropriate timeliness of care and continuity of care including maintenance of health and treatment of illness
• Physicians are responsible for delivery cost-effective care and referring patients to other specialized services only when appropriate
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-430pm(Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor
• The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs).