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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), 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 Acrredited Council for Gradute Medical Education (ACGME)/ Ameican Osteopathic Associate (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. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Functional Requirements: Moderate lifting (15-44 pounds) Moderate carrying (15-44 pounds) Reaching above shoulder Walking and standing (1 hour) Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4 Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other Hearing (aid may be permitted) Emotional/mental stability Both hands required Environmental Factors: Outside and inside Slippery or uneven walking surfaces Working closely with others Working alone Protracted or irregular hours of work
The Florida Gulf Coast is a great place to live and work! You'll find picturesque, white-sand beaches lining the Gulf of Mexico, exciting, fun-filled outdoor activities to include boating, fishing and championship golf courses, taste-tantalizing cuisine, plentiful shopping, and must-see cultural attractions. Mississippi's Gulf Coast also features unlimited stakes gaming, top-name entertainment, and spectacular stage shows you won't want to miss. With a unique combination of attractions that will please everyone, Florida's Gulf Coast is undoubtedly "the" place to live and work! 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 Podiatry is the healthcare profession that specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of foot, ankle, and lower extremity conditions through medical and surgical means. Podiatric surgery requires training and experience in complex foot and ankle procedure. This experience in providing care tailored to the unique needs of the Veteran population, including sensitivity to the physical and psychological challenges such as service related injuries, comorbid conditions, and mental health issues as Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Major Duties and Responsibilities include: Providng history and physical examinations with an emphasis on diagnoses of foot/ankle pathology and identification of related systemic conditions Ability to complete medical and minor surgical management of podiatric pathology Prescrbing of pharmaceutical and therapeutical devices (orthotics, prosthetic devices, plaster or fiberglass casts, immobilization devices, etc.) Appropriate consultation, referrals, and co-management of patients with complicating systemic conditions, and Maintenance and upkeep of patients' medical charts and other documents necessary in the operation of a CLC and outpatient treatment clinic. Core Clinical Privileges: Clinical providers evaluate, diagnose, treat, and provide consultation to adult patients with acute, chronic, and complex pedal problems. Perform clinical functions appropriate to credentials, training, and experience. Perform outpatient clinic patient care but may also need to provide care in the CLC. Order and provide preliminary interpretation of appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic modalities. Complete all electronic, clinical, daily charting and documentation required by the Medical Center in a timely manner, including outcomes reporting as appropriate. Conduct peer reviews when requested. Maintain compliance with the VA policy. May supervise educational trainees in accordance with Medical Center policy. Assess Veteran's risks and benefits before obtaining appropriate informed consent and performing outpatient clinical procedures including: Toenail procedures, Soft tissue procedures (including incision/biopsy soft tissue lesions, repair of simple lacerations, incision and drainage of localized abscess, ulcer debridement Foreign body removal (superficial/subcutaneous) Flexor tenotomies Foot and ankle fractures when surgery is not an option, needed, or elected. EMERGENCY PRIVILEDGES In the case of an emergency, any individual member of the medical staff is permitted to do everything possible within the scope of his/her license to save the patient's life or save the patient from serious harm, regardless of the individual staff status or clinical privileges. Work Schedule The scheduled tour of duty is determined by the supervisor.