Physician Department Head (Chief Geriatric Medicine & Extended 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. 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: Experience working with the Geriatric population across various clinical settings to include outpatient clinic - nursing homes - home care - palliative and hospice care Board certification geriatrics - internal medicine or family medicine Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit Physical Requirements: To perform in a fully successful manner - the individual must have the physical ability to perform job-related duties which may require light carrying (under 15 pounds) - reaching above shoulder - use of fingers - both hands required - walking (up to 1 hour) - standing (up to 1 hour) - and both legs required In addition - there may be exposure to the following environmental factors: working inside and outside - working closely with others - and protracted or irregular hours of work A health examination must be successfully completed prior to this assignment and periodically thereafter as required by the Occupational Health Clinic policy There may be intermittent exposure to blood and body fluids. Duties Captain James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) located in North Chicago - Illinois is the nation's only fully integrated facility that supports Active Duty Naval service members - Naval recruits - and our nation's Veterans Our mission is to 'Ready Warriors and Care For Heroes' With this - we are actively seeking a highly qualified - board-certified Physician to join our team.The Chief of Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC) is a physician who works under the leadership and direction of the Deputy Chief of Staff The incumbent will provide administrative and clinical oversight and will be actively involved in the decisions that support the function and goals of the GEC areas This position encompasses the Community Living Centers located in GEC as well as Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) Providers in GEC are responsible for inpatient care - graduate medical education - and scientific research as appropriate This position will provide oversight to Geriatric Medicine in the GEC Service Line The incumbent will provide direct patient care - offer support to the nurse practitioners and/or physician assistants and work with additional interdisciplinary staff The Chief of GEC will act as a point of contact for fellow physicians and clinical staff assigned to the Service Line This individual will also work directly with all levels of the organization on projects - committees - and teams to meet the overall needs of Geriatrics and Extended Care and the facility The Chief of GEC - should possess clinical experience - be familiar with a variety of the field's concepts - practices - and procedures and possess experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.Major Duties: Admit - follow - and discharge Community Living Center (CLC) patients as needed to maintain good patient flow Oversee geriatric and palliative care consultation for the in-patient population Provide clear - complete direct and electronic communication with staff in all areas of the Medical Center and with community contacts to facilitate smooth patient transitions - quality patient care and high customer satisfaction Participate in interdisciplinary team meeting (IDT) weekly Collaborate with the GEC nurse practitioners/physician assistants - including case reviews and preceptor reviews Participate in care plan meetings and family meetings in conjunction with residents' care needs Meet ethical and professional standards as written in the Medical Staff Bylaws and ensure that work products are following written and communicated facility expectations - standards - policies - and procedures Provide informal clinical consultation for the GEC staff Participate in selected VA committees as needed Maintain current requirements for credentialing and privileging including necessary license and certifications Pursue high quality continuing education and professional development opportunities The healthcare field is ever-changing and requires constant updating of knowledge It is therefore important that the incumbent participate in continuing education that will enhance health care management skills and knowledge Duties require numerous daily contacts with residents - employees - and visitors - in addition to VA headquarters representatives - VISN representatives - medical care representatives - officials of other government agencies - representatives of our educational affiliates - community and State health care providers - etc Respond to any suspense - Congressional or OIG inquiry - etc related to GEC Service Line Creates and monitors quality improvement measures for process improvement in active collaboration with the Quality Management Office Responsible for compliance with all safety - regulatory - and accrediting body requirements Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm with some on call and weekends based on VHA policy VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package VHA Physician Total Rewards EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact VHA EDRP Program Support View email address on click.appcast.io the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr National Electrical Manufactures Assoc