The role of the CLC Staff Physician will be to provide clinical care to CLC residents in an interdisciplinary approach to resident care and planning. The goal is to provide care that enhances the residents' rights and wellbeing. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized for Highly Qualified Applicants.
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. Preferred Experience: Prefer experience in Geriatrics and/or Hospice care and/or Long-Term care. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: All applicants must be physically able to perform the duties of the position. A pre-placement physical examination shall be completed prior to appointment.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Exercise medical and clinical leadership in an interdisciplinary approach to resident care; interact with staff as a colleague and peer; and model civility, professionalism, and collegiality always. Advise the CLC Medical Director and GEC Service Chief about the adequacy and appropriateness of organization's quality of care, medical equipment, and professional and support staff. Work with CLC Medical Director, GEC Service Chief, and Administrative Officer in support of mission and vision for GEC Service to create an environment of respect for our Veteran population and increase patient and employee satisfaction. Demonstrate the ability to balance change and continuity while continually striving to improve service and program performance; maintain a work environment that encourages creative thinking, collaboration, and transparency; and maintain program focus, even under adversity. Promote "ICARE" values in both direct interactions with staff and Veterans. Visibly demonstrate the core values in interactions with Veterans, staff, and other stakeholders. Demonstrate accountability and professional and personal integrity at all times. Provide consistent, highest quality, efficient, and effective care to Veterans by providing methods, procedures, processes, and regulations to be employed and followed by the CLC and GEC Service. This relates to assessing, analyzing, acquiring, and administering human, financial, material, and information resources in a manner that places a high priority on a culture of compliant business integrity instills public trust, and accomplishes the organization's mission. Assist the GEC Leadership to monitor the performance of health care staff by performing ongoing chart reviews. Provide feedback on practices and work collaboratively with other Services/Departments to improve patient flow and the overall patient experience. Obtain the services of qualified professionals to serve as consultants to any resident need that enhances quality of care. Review recommendations of Interdisciplinary Treatment Team and take appropriate and timely action as needed to implement recommendations. Assist management in its review and response to any official medical review by Federal, State, or local surveys and inspections. Consult in maintaining accurate medical record system Explore opportunities for and advising the CLC Medical Director and GEC Service Chief about future resident care programs. Promote a learning culture within the facility by educating, informing, and communicating with staff. Assist the facility in developing medical information and communication systems with staff, residents, families, and others; participate in Interdisciplinary Team activities to coordinate resident care management and disposition. Establish appropriate relationships with other health care organizations. Participates in in-service training programs. Ensure that 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 HIPAA policies. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized 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 Telework: This is not a Tele-work position Virtual: This is not a Virtual position. Remote: This is not a Remote position Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm Full-time