PHYSICIAN - PRIMARY CARE
Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Location: Fresno
Posted on: September 26, 2024
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Job Description:
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. 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 complete review of the EDRP application.
Responsibilities This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will
remain open until September 30th, 2024. The initial cut-off date
for referral of eligible applications will be [Insert Date Here,
two weeks out], with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks.
Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on
an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as
vacancies become available. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards
package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation
Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Education Debt Reduction
Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized:
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact
V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm 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 Provider is an
Internal Medicine or Family Medicine trained physician This
physician will provide clinical services at the VACCHCS and provide
leadership for their PACT Provider is expected to document into
CPRS in a timely manner, participate in Process Improvement/Quality
Assurance projects and participate in usual Medical Staff activity
including committee participation Administrative duties are related
to clinical activities pertaining to managing a panel of patients'
health care, including preventative, ambulatory acute, and chronic
disease management. Provider is expected to maintain Joint
Commission readiness. Our Primary Care Physician (PCP) functions as
a team provider in shared workflow with a multidisciplinary
Patient-Aligned Care Team (PACT a medical home model), assigned to
provide comprehensive, collaborative same day and continuity care
to an assigned panel of Veterans as well as to patients outside of
the assigned panel when Veteran care indicates a need for such.
Medical care is delivered in accordance with current clinical
practice guidelines with attention to prevention via utilization of
evidence-based clinical decision-making tools. In addition to the
provision of high-quality medical care, PACT Physicians demonstrate
excellence in customer service via compassionate and informed
interpersonal relationships with Veterans, family members and staff
Major duties include, but are not limited to: Provide direct
patient care to include, but are not limited to history and
physicals, medication management, evaluation of diagnostic tests
and treatment planning, clinical reminder completion as applicable.
Function as a leader in the PACT approach in the delivery of care,
which emphasizes a team-based approach to healthcare. Oversee PACTs
compliance to MyHealtheVet. Proficient in Tele-Health to home
visits (VA Video Connect). Utilizing all available tools, such as
registries, to enable effective and efficient identification and
intervention of individual patients and cohorts. Ensuring
appropriate evaluation and access is provided to patients assigned
to the patient panel. Functioning at the full extent of the team
member's relevant clinical privileges, credentials, scopes of
practice, elements of practice, certification, functional
statement, or other VHA or local facility approved documentation of
competency. Participating in team performance improvement and
sustainment activities to optimize team efficiency and care
delivery to patients. Implementing primary care operations
management processes, as appropriate. Providing health education
and health coaching on wellness, disease prevention, chronic care
management, and self-management skills to patients and personal
support persons, commensurate with the documented expertise or
professional training of the PACT member. Engaging patients in
using health care, encouraging patients to engage personal support
persons, receiving input from patients and personal support persons
regarding VA care. Using formal and informal communications that
are respectful, effective, timely, and bidirectional with all team
members to convey significant, clinically relevant information for
the care of the patient. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S.
Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not
possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA
Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a
testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for
illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be
tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service
Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be
proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to
serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security
investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an
online onboarding process. Must pass pre-employment physical
examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination
program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs
Health Care Personnel (HCP). Participation in the Coronavirus
Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for
all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) -
See Additional Information below for details. 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 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 Accreditation
Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR [(2) Those
approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR (3) Other
residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a
minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States),
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. 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 or fee-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. Proficiency
in spoken and written English. Reference: VA Regulations,
specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician
Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human
Resources Office. Physical Requirements: This position requires
visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual
dexterity. This position requires potentially long periods of
continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling,
and pushing. Transferring patients and objects may be required. The
incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated
materials and may be required to wear protective clothing in
isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures. The
incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative
secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The
incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable
of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift
priorities based on patient needs. Must be able to perform CPR per
ACLS/BLS protocols. Education 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 an institution whose accreditation was in place
for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved
schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison
Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the
degree was granted, or Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by
the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American
Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was
granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2)
above, facility officials must verify with the Educational
Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) that the applicant
has met requirements for certification, and must obtain a copy of
the ECFMG certificate, if claimed by the applicant. [If the
applicant does not claim an ECFMG certificate, facility officials
must still confirm that the medical school meets (or met) ECFMG
eligibility requirements for the year the candidate graduated.]
NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central
Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C.
7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered
above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic,
or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.
The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances
where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high
professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.
Additional Information 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.
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