Physician

Summary

Malcom Randall Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center VA Healthcare System's Primary Care Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Physician (Primary Care). Ideal applicants contribute to the achievement of quality care standards and the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. Excellent communicator, team player, adaptable to the needs of a growing medical center.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements listed below as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) from 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. (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.
• Preferred Experience: Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine preferred.
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit
• Physical Requirements: Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019. This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health.
• This position requires moderate lifting up to 44 lbs.; carrying objects up to 15 lbs.; frequent reaching above shoulder; use of fingers, hands and legs; use of cranes and motor vehicles; walking & standing up to 8 hours; bending and climbing and able to hear whisper.
• The incumbent must be physically - emotionally and mentally stable in order to efficiently perform the essential functions of this position without hazard to themselves or others.

Duties

• 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 are ineligible to apply.
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package including: competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases, paid time off (50-55 days per year, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and possible 5 days of paid CME absence), retirement benefits (traditional federal pension with 5-year vesting and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contributions), and federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance that 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 employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.
• Major duties and responsibilities for Primary Care Physician but not limited to: Provide comprehensive primary care to a Veteran panel of approximately 1200 patients or support walk‑in care needs; conduct initial histories and physical examinations using Clinical Video Telehealth (CVT) and/or in‑person visits; evaluate outpatients to determine need for additional medical care or interventions; participate in staff meetings, team meetings, select committees, and peer reviews; utilize dedicated time outside clinical hours to complete administrative responsibilities; Work schedule: Monday‑Friday 8:00 am‑4:30 pm (note: work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor); the incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs.