The Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS) is currently recruiting for a Chief (Compensation and Pension/Employee Occupation Health) to lead the facilities disability evaluation and benefits section for the Veterans population. This position is located in Temple, TX.
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. Education: 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. Licensure and Registration: 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: Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR 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. Physical Requirements: See outlined below. English Language Proficiency. Physicians appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. § 7402(d) and 7407(d). Preferred Experience: Board Certified in Internal/Family Medicine Three - five years of professional supervisory and leadership experience, preferably within VA. Knowledge of regulations and preparation for accreditation surveys, i.e. Joint Commission, OIG, etc. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds; Use of fingers; Walking (4-6hours); Standing (4-6hours); 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; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Hearing (aid permitted).
The Chief (Compensation & Pension/Employee Occupational Health) is responsible for the oversight of the Service operations in all aspects to include immediate supervision of clinical and administrative staff with the Compensation and Pension/Employee Occupational Health. Duties include the following: Record and document the exam reports in CAPRI utilizing data and information from various sources like JLV, VBMS, CPRS etc. Physician will order appropriate required tests and follow up the results as per VA policy. Physician will communicate and collaborate with the stakeholders (including staff from VBA) in order to complete the exams timely. Provide coverage of Occupational health clinics as needed or as assigned, performing, completing, and documenting Pre-employment exams, various and periodic surveillance exams, different registry exams amongst other tasks. Complete medical records in accordance with facility Bylaws and VHA regulations Participate in the educational programs for service personnel as well as medical staff. Participate in monitoring the quality, safety, and appropriateness of patient care. Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement programs, peer reviews, and chart reviews. Educate Veterans and family members about C&P and Registry programs Demonstrate ethical conduct and serve as a positive role model to others at all levels of the organization. Be available to other service staff and clinicians for education, training, and orientation Educate employees in other service about C&P, Registry and Employee Occupational health programs Participate in committee assignments Perform other duties assigned by the ELT or designee Participate in, and complete required CME activities and VA continuing educational activities. Works to ensure timely, appropriate and comprehensive policy and planning; this includes workload and staffing projections, budget formulations, and the areas of patient satisfaction and cost-effective, efficient service delivery, among others. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) 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