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.
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: Three years of Primary Care experience, leadership experience in a clinic setting. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Must be able to pass the pre-employment physical.
Oversight and Supervision of all Providers Monitor Provider staffing/HR follow-up Conduct Provider Performance Reviews Responsible for completion of Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations (OPPE) Review and Evaluation of Focused Professional Practice Evaluations (FPPE) for initial hires Conducts Clinical Chart Reviews of Providers Provide Gap Coverage for Providers Ensure Ethical and Competent Practice of the Primary Care Service Oversight of Utilization Management and Efficiency of Care Monitor Bookable Hours Recruitment/Selection of Medical Staff Provide HR follow-up of Postings Regular evaluation of Access, Quality of Care, Customer Service, and Patient Satisfaction Metrics/SAIL data Monitoring Peer Review Contributes to Provider Education/Professional Growth Demonstrates ability to build interdisciplinary teams for maximum effort/success Initiates Professional Development Plans to meet Organization/clinical needs Ensure staffing requirements for five days/week of coverage for Primary Care Clinic/CBOC Confirm that clinic cancellations are submitted timely Ensure Providers possess necessary skills appropriate for patient care in the Outpatient Setting Develops and implements appropriate policies, procedures, plans and professional standards that guide and support Primary Care clinic operations Collaborates with other Chief Medical Officers, Medical Directors, Primary Care leadership and Specialty Care leadership on program issues Oversight of Performance Improvement/Quality Assurance/Utilization Review *Complies with Safety, Security, and Privacy Policies Ensures that proper clinical coverage is arranged during planned absences Observes/monitors Hand-off Communication between Providers for coverage purposes VATAS oversight for Providers VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: This position is eligible for EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. Former participants are ineligible to apply for the EDRP incentive. Contact: VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov for questions or 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 Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm