This position is located at the VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center and Clinics (VA SORCC) in White, City OR and is open to current VHA employees. The Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (RRTP) Chief has broad responsibility for the administrative and complex clinical operations for the VA SORCC RRTP.
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: Minimum of five (5) year clinical experience in performing initial clinical diagnostic evaluations, and formulating treatment plans for psychiatric patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. Minimum of five (5) year of leadership experience managing a team/program/ or supervising staff. Experience prescribing medications; coordinating medical care for behavioral health patients with primary care or specialty medical/surgical colleagues. Experience coordinating the admission and discharge of patients. Collaborating with other behavioral health positions. Minimum of five (5) year of experience of leadership, either leading people or overseeing a program. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Light lifting and carrying under 15 pounds; Walking and Standing; Specific visual requirement (see computer screen); Hearing (aid may be permitted). Environmental Factors: Working closely with others; working alone.
Located in the Rogue Valley, White City allows easy access to Metro-area of Medford while remaining engrossed with nature. White City is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, Oregon, in the Rogue Valley. It is about nine miles north of Medford and 34 miles north of the California border. Enjoy the scenic drives to either Crater Lake, Oregon's only National Park, and to the mountain resort Lake of the Woods. Take a family-friendly hike to a waterfall or ride the only section of the Pacific Crest Trail that's open to mountain bikers. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Available for highly qualified applicants Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Available for highly qualified applicants 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 The Physician is responsible for overseeing the RRTP staff (160+), program development, overseeing all RRTP leadership, overseeing processes and standard operating procedures from referral dispensation through discharge follow up. The RRTP Chief is responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures that guide recovery oriented and evidenced based care for the Veterans served. The RRTP Chief is also responsible for working closely with the outpatient behavioral health teams to facilitate transitions in levels of care needed for continued mental health care. The RRTP Chief is responsible for developing action plans related to initiatives, suspense tasks and all employee surveys. The RRTP Chief responsible for the following areas (but not limited to): Program Management Responsibilities (60% of time) Clinical Service Provision Responsibilities (20% of time) Enriching Elements (e.g. Education/Research; up to 10% of time) Personnel Management & Supervision Quality, Safety, and Oversight Functions Clinical Operations and Management Other Responsibilities as assigned Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Not available Call: Yes Travel: None