Physician (Primary Care Medical Director)

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – a student loan payment reimbursement program. Candidates must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment. 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 review of the application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply. 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. OR (2) One year of postmedical 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. Duties Duties include but not limited to: Responsible for developing and approving provider scheduling grids in compliance with Boise VA Medical Center (BVAMC) Primary Care Scheduling SOP. Assures that all modalities of care are leveraged to include Video Connect Visits, telephone visits, secure messaging, and face‑to‑face visits. Encourages appropriate nurse care manager visits and pharmacy visits to support access goals. Approves clinic cancellations timely – ideally daily. Ensures adequate coverage of clinic provider functions when providers are on leave – and approves leave in a timely – ideally daily – fashion. Approves premium pay requests in a timely – ideally daily – fashion. Performs OPPEs on subordinates – and FPPEs as necessary. Meets with employees twice yearly and is required to meet annually to review performance evaluation. Counsels and supports physicians in support of Pay for Performance – and NP and PA in their pursuit of Special Award for Performance and step increases. Works with Clinic Manager to assure optimism team configuration – and collaborates to assure PACT teamlet continuity and coverage. Work Schedule: Monday–Friday – 8:00 am–4:30 pm. Additional Requirement: American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) or AB board certification – 5 years experience in Primary Care – 1 year of leadership experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr Direct Jobs