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. Additional Requirement: This position we include supervision of medical students or physician residents Preferred Experience: Experience with residency training program leadership or other leadership activity. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: To perform in a fully successful manner, the individual must have the physical ability to perform job-related duties which may require light carrying (under 15 pounds), reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, both hands required, walking (up to 1 hour), standing (up to 1 hour), and both legs required. In addition, there may be exposure to the following environmental factors: working inside and outside, working closely with others, and protracted or irregular hours of work. A health examination must be successfully completed prior to this assignment and periodically thereafter as required by the Occupational Health Clinic policy. There may be intermittent exposure to blood and body fluids.
The position is located at Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, North Chicago, Illinois. This center is the first fully integrated federal health care facility combining Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of War (DoW), specifically the United States Navy (USN), under one command. Role Overview: This position will have 50% dedicated administrative time as Designated Education Officer (DEO) and 50% dedicated clinical time as Assistant Chief Medical Executive. Clinical time may fluctuate depending upon the needs of the program and resident/student enrollment. During dedicated designated clinical time duties will include providing direct patient care. The type of patients to be seen will be dependent upon the discipline of the provider specializes in (i.e. Family Medicine, Women Health, Cardiology, etc.) DEO Duties: Oversight of all health professions training (HPTs) at VAMC, guided by VHA Office of Academic Affiliations (OAA). Provides leadership, policy development, analysis, and implementation affecting the VA healthcare system. Oversees HPE funding, accreditation, appointments, and affiliate relationships. Mitigates risks to HPTs, patients, staff, and visitors. Ensures HPTs meet qualifications via Trainee Qualifications Certification Verification Letter. Interacts with affiliated institutions on HPT assignments, curricula, and facility evaluation. Acts as a consultant on educational matters and advises on policy. Provides support to residency and training program directors. Liaises with Designated Institution Officer and education leaders. Advocates for adequate VA resources for effective HPE program management. Oversees all clinical training programs, ensuring compliance with program requirements and accreditation standards. Establishes local procedures for Educational Activity Record keeping and disbursement. Collaborates closely with OAA to expand programs, report data, and address unusual situations. Reviews and signs Program Letters of Agreement. Addresses special situations and issues related to HPTs. Advises VA facility Director and affiliated program directors on HPT conduct and compliance. Ensures VA-sponsored programs maintain accreditation, supports program directors with reporting and site visits. Assistant Chief Medical Executive Duties: Clinical Duties: Provide direct patient care based on specialty (e.g., Family Medicine, Women's Health, Cardiology). Maintains communication about Oracle software/hardware issues. Acts as a consultant for credentialing and privileging in clinical practice. Provides one-on-one learning labs as needed. Develops and coordinates training programs. Recruits, trains, and manages staff. Supervises support staff. Maintains a clinical case load and appropriate panel size for specialty. Develops and coordinates internal review systems to ensure compliance with accrediting standards. Administrative Duties: Provides oversight for Academic Affairs and CME projects. Supervises area supervisors, oversees metrics and performance standards. Coordinates internal reviews ensuring compliance with accrediting and regulatory standards. Maintains relationships with patients, staff, local communities, Veteran service organizations, healthcare providers, civic groups, and navy commands. Supervises program growth, provides performance feedback and annual evaluations. Contributes to facility goals and program plans. Collaborates with VA/Bureau of Medicine and DoW contacts. Contributes through publications, task force membership, committee involvement. Collaborates on establishing credentialing policies. Uses sound judgment in program management decision-making. Supports staff training and development. Demonstrates knowledge of clinical services and administrative aspects of healthcare delivery. Evaluates implementation techniques, product acceptance, and service quality. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance