Physician - Medical Director Home Based Primary Care

Summary 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. Summary 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. Qualifications 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 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 OR (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 OR (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 Preferred Experience: Completion of an ACGME or AOA accredited Residency training program in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit Physical Requirements: Must be able to walk - stand - or sit for prolonged periods Must perform home-based visits under varying environmental conditions A valid driver's license is required for government vehicle use. Duties Columbus - Ohio - the state capital and a vibrant hub of culture - innovation - and community - is a destination where history meets the future Known for its rich heritage - from the Ohio State University campus to the Franklin Park Conservatory - Columbus offers a unique blend of arts - sports - and seasonal attractions that draw visitors year-round At the Columbus VA - we honor those who served by delivering compassionate - world-class care close to home Our dedicated team is committed to supporting Veterans' health - dignity - and well-being-because your service deserves nothing less VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package VHA Physician Total Rewards Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment Program approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application Former EDRP Participants are ineligible to apply Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact View email address on click.appcast.io - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Learn more 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 Responsibilities: Columbus Geriatrics and Extended Care - "GEC" is a robust and well-integrated service with direct and indirect oversight of programs and care environments focused on the care of older Veterans and/or those with significant debility or terminal conditions GEC provides access to specialty Geriatrics and team-based care through multiple programs and collaborations within and throughout the health care system Principle GEC programs include Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) - GeriPACT) - and Palliative Care HBPC is the largest program with five clinical teams performing home visits to over 400 home-bound veterans The Medical Director will: Understand - manage - and report data related to/from HBPC (local and national) Provide supervision of nurse practitioners - registered nurses - and trainees performing direct patient care Serve as a member of the GEC Leaders Group (meeting monthly and ad hoc) Work closely with HBPC Program Coordinator - HBPC Nurse Manager - and HBPC Program Support Assistants on overall program management and response to changes and monitoring Serve as Chair of HBPC Steering Committee and HBPC Monthly meetings Lead and assist with HBPC program development including strategic planning - program leadership - quality improvement - quality assurance - continuous survey readiness - and committee/work groups in collaboration with others Understand - manage - and assist with review and revision of HBPC Policy to ensure compliance with VHA guidance Assist with response and management of Action Items related to HBPC Assist with response and management of emergencies as it relates to HBPC Supervise and evaluate all HBPC clinical providers in and serve as one local point of contact and subject matter expert as it relates to home and community based care services for Veterans Maintain licensures and certifications requisite for credentials and privileges at the Columbus VA at all times Meet ethical and professional standards as written in the Medical Staff Bylaws and ensure that work relations are in compliance with facility standards and expectations as written and communicated Other duties or cross-coverage as assigned by the GEC Chief including coverage of GEC clinics and GEC Chief if and when the Chief is unavailable Work Schedule: Monday through Frida 8:00 am to 4:30 pm #J-18808-Ljbffr U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs