Physician (Medical Director GERI PACT)

Summary Education and length of practice are considered through a formal pay‑setting process to determine the final compensable salary (Base Pay + Market Pay). Qualifications 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 allopathic 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 accrediting bodies for graduate medical education—the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA)—in the list published for the year the residency—or fellowship if applicable—was completed.
2. One year of post‑medical school training (internship—first year of residency—or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post‑training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States.
3. Non‑US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) – 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.

Exceptions: 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 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. In rare and unusual circumstances, the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience, accomplishments, performance, and qualifications warrant such action. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard—please visit Physical Requirements Be able to walk, stand, or sit for prolonged periods of time each day. Be able to run and/or sprint under urgent or emergency situations. Be physically able to perform CPR if needed. Responsibilities Supervise clinical and administrative activities of the GPC physicians and nurse practitioners. Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnostic work‑up and clinic intervention—including comprehensive patient assessment, health history, physical examination, and patient education—to Veterans in the GPC setting. Function as an integral part of a GPC multi‑disciplinary team to coordinate, facilitate, and provide patient care and services. Discriminate between normal and abnormal findings to establish a diagnosis and initiate an appropriate response to emergency health problems. Initiate appropriate referrals and consultations to other clinical services. Order and evaluate diagnostic tests as appropriate, recommend treatment and/or referral. Validate the effectiveness of previously implemented medical treatment. Initiate, evaluate, and change orders for medications. Include patient and family in planning care and establishing realistic measurable goals for health maintenance/improvement. Record/document health appraisal information—including clinical assessments, treatment decisions, plan of care, ongoing management and therapeutic outcomes, and order medications, diagnostic tests, and referral consultations—for every patient encounter. Recording will be accomplished using the electronic comprehensive patient record system (CPRS) and will be completed on the day of the encounter. Respond to computerized "alerts" indicating diagnostic test abnormalities and to health line requests from Veterans/family members on the day of receipt (weekends excepted). Follow Performance Measure guidelines—including completion of clinical reminders in CPRS, access and timeliness standards, prescription order entry, National VA formulary requirements, and customer service standards. Work effectively with patients, families, members of the multi‑disciplinary team, and other CAVHCS staff. Demonstrate flexibility in responding to clinical demands; adhere to personal and professional obligations and responsibilities; practice and maintain ethical standards; and sustain a work environment that is harmonious and customer‑service oriented. Promote all CAVHCS initiatives. Assign, direct, and review work—including Physicians and Nurse Practitioners. Establish performance standards and work review and reporting requirements. Rate and reward staff. Approve leave, hearing/resolving staff complaints and grievances, investigating instances of misconduct, and effect disciplinary and adverse actions. Identify staff training and development needs. Maintain close liaison with subordinate supervisors. Coordinate academic, teaching, and training opportunities with residents and/or medical students. Participate in Peer Review process. Work Schedule: 8:00 am—4:30 pm, Monday—Friday (subject to change based on the needs of the agency). Benefits VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus): May be available for highly qualified applicants. Relocation Incentive (for current Federal Employees) (Sign‑on Bonus): May be 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 401(k) 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: One 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Direct Jobs