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The Physician provides patient care directly or through the supervision of residents in either the home or outpatient settings or in collaboration with LIPs. In addition to the role as clinician, the Physician may have administrative responsibilities for leadership and direction of programs in HPBC, as well as effective interface with the Ambulatory Care staff. The Physician may participate in accreditation processes, reviews, and site visits.
04/11/2023 to 09/29/2023
$225,000 - $243,000 per year
Education and length of practice are considered through a formal pay-setting process to determine the final compensable salary (Base Pay + Market Pay)
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3 vacancies in the following locations:
No
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
None
No
Yes
CBTG-11921423-23-AMZ-OCA
718705600
Current excepted service federal employees.
Current federal employees of this agency.
This position is open to VHA employees only at this time.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position may be 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 complete review of the EDRP application. Learn more.
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 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
SCOPE OF DUTIES:
The Physician, when providing direct patient care, delivery of such should include assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and outcome measures of healthcare problems. This includes, but is not limited to, initiating and adjusting therapeutic regimens, performing histories and physicals, ordering diagnostic and therapeutic tests/studies, initiating consults and referrals, and prescribing medications/supplies in accordance with VA policy, VA formulary, Federal & state regulations, and scope of practice. The Physician will also execute position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership,
experience, and creative approaches to management of complex patient care. The Physician is responsible for medical care delivered by the HBPC teams he/she is assigned to, reports to the HBPC Medical Director and works in collaboration with the HBPC Program Director to meet the requirements of the programs. The Physician may have a faculty appointment and be involved in academic activities with affiliated Medical Schools or residency program when applicable.
The Physician is responsible for the following duties, including but not limited to:
1. Collaborating with the HBPC Medical Director and/or Program Director.
a. Provide leadership to the HBPC Program.
b. Plan and direct the educational and clinical experience of medical students, residents, and fellows assigned to HBPC.
c. Assume a leadership role in the development and implementation of the HBPC performance improvement plan.
d. Advocate for HBPC with VHA leadership and the medical community.
e. Participate in selection HBPC Team members.
2. Completing assigned duties and tasks related to HBPC
3. Providing clinical input and oversight for all patient treatment plans for HBPC.
4. Being readily available to HBPC team members for collaboration when medical or
other problems arise.
5. Participating in HBPC team meetings.
6. Keeping the HBPC teams apprised of medical care advances and practice standards.
7. Arranging Physician coverage and communicating the plan of coverage to the HBPC
team.
8. Collaborating with other HBPC Medical Directors, VISN leadership, and VA Central
Office staff on program development issues.
9. Assuming primary medical responsibility for HBPC patients.
10. Identifying the patients' medical problems.
11. Defining the medical management of these problems.
12. Determining the need for consultation from medical, surgical, and/or psychiatric subspecialty clinics.
13. Determining the need for, and facilitating, admission to the hospital.
14. Visiting the HBPC patients at home, when appropriate.
15. Serving as collaborator and/or Physician delegate for advanced practice nurses.
16. Providing medical administrative support such as signing forms requiring Physician signature for the HBPC patients.
17. Serving as acting Medical Director upon the absence of the Medical Director. Collaborating with community home health and hospice agencies as needed for HBPC patients.
18. Following HBPC Staff Safety procedures.
19. Complying with Medical Center and VHA regulations regarding the use of government vehicles.
20. Demonstrating work practices that include adherence to Infection Control standards and the safe use and operation of equipment.
Work Schedule: 8:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
Financial Disclosure Report:Not required
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or other supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.
Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.
To apply for this position, you must submit a C.V. and/or resume. Other documents may be requested later in the process if needed.
You must provide your most current SF 50 to qualify for these positions. This is for an internal transfer/hire only within the VHA.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. We will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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