Physician -Primary Care Omaha Clinic (Dorcas Street)

Summary 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. 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 a complete review of the EDRP application. Learn more. 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: Board eligible/certified with experience in Family Medicine – Internal Medicine and/or Women’s Health Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre‑employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre‑employment process for this position Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Duties The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well‑being and live their lives to the fullest As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care – you will operate in a model with three core elements – seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran’s community This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to honor America’s Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well‑being VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package VHA Physician Total Rewards The VA Nebraska‑Western Iowa Health Care System (VANWIHCS) seeks a full‑time physician to provide primary care services to Veterans who are homeless and at risk of homelessness Education Debt Reduction Program: Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized – this position is eligible for 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 your start date 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 a complete review of the EDRP application Former participants are ineligible to apply for the EDRP incentive Contact 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 annual paid time offer per year (26 days of annual leave – 13 days of sick leave – 11 paid federal holidays per year and a 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. Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided. Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting. Responsible for providing primary care to patients at the VA Nebraska‑Western Iowa Health Care System – managing both scheduled and unscheduled outpatient visits Integral member of the Patient‑Aligned Care Team (PACT) – coordinating care with nursing, clerical, pharmacy, social work, dietetics, and more Participation in daily team huddles and systems redesign projects is required May manage a patient panel per the Primary Care Management Model (PCMM) guidelines – with panel size determined by PCP FTE, support staff, and room availability – specific to each provider Responsible for supervising or collaborating with licensed independent practitioners (e.g., APRN, PA) Expected to provide clinical oversight and participate in peer reviews through periodic chart reviews – as mandated by Medical Staff Bylaws Act as a surrogate for absent Primary Care Providers – including the review of CPRS view alerts Regularly attend primary care staff, departmental, and medical staff meetings Ensure timely documentation of notes and encounter forms per facility policy Complete administrative work promptly Work schedule: Monday to Friday – 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – no weekends #J-18808-Ljbffr U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs