We are recruiting for several Hospitalist positions to service the Tulsa VA Clinic.
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: Preferred Experience: VHA administrative experience, experience in resident training, and experience in working with academic affiliates Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: See handbook 5013
The incumbent will be part of the Facility's Hospitalist Team and duties include, but are not limited to: Admits and manages inpatients, including in the Intensive Care Unit, with general adult medical illnesses. This includes admitting patients and performing histories and physical examinations; rounding on patients and writing progress notes; discharge planning and timely completion of discharge summaries Works closely with specialists and primary physicians to ensure that inpatients receive continuous high- quality care Coordinates the transfer of patients with other hospitals if necessary Provides inpatient internal medicine consultations to other services, including but not limited to, Mental Health and Surgery Participates in quality assurance programs and chart reviews Communications with incoming and off going Hospitalists to ensure continuity of care Attends Medical Service staff meetings and meeting of the Medical/Dental staff whenever scheduling allows Serves on Medical Staff committees Completes all medical records (including discharge summaries) in accordance with Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff Ability to participate in the teaching of medical residents and students Ability to perform minor bedside procedures (Central venous access/paracentesis/thoracentesis/vent management) Ensure discharge summaries are completed timely. Ideally, the discharge summary will be dictated prior to patient being discharged from facility Documentation of care in the medical record in keeping with the bylaws of the Medical Center Provide supervisory oversight residents, fellows, medical students, NP/PA students, as appropriate, who are assigned to the Medicine Inpatient/ER Service Provide supervisory oversight of the clinical care on the Medicine Inpatient/ER service and ambulatory clinic of NPs and PAs as appropriate Participates effectively in team meetings and treatment planning conferences and collaborated with multidisciplinary team members in a manner that enhances coordination of comprehensive patient care Ensures the the practice of medicine is consistent with Joint Commission, CARF, VA policies and procedures, clinical practice guidelines, VISN standards, national statutes and regulations, medical record documentation. mandatory continuing education, and HIPPA policies Academic/Teaching/Training Involved in performance improvement and quality assurance initiatives Provides leadership guidance and consultation to staff Is involved in the supervision and teaching of residents and other trainees assigned to service as appropriate Serves as a consultant to other medical center staff and trainees and assist in implementation of treatment plan as appropriate regarding their patients Is responsible for timely completion of all clinic charting and documentation required by the Medical Center or healthcare system, as appropriate Plans and oversees the completion of personal research programs that might further the educations and mission goals of the VA healthcare system Other Significant Responsibilities Serve on Medical Center, VISN and/or National VA committees or task forces Represent the Medicine Inpatient/ER Service on hospital committees as directed by the Chief of Medicine Inpatient/ER, Chief of Staff and Medical Center Director Maintain CME and re-licensure as dictated by Veterans Administration, State, and the American Bord of Internal Medicine rules and regulations VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. 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-Friday 8-4:30pm