Description:
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 complete review of the EDRP application.Requirements:
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. Additional Requirement: The incumbent is directly accountable to the Chief of Staff, G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VAMC. The incumbent works independently; supervision is mainly advisory in nature. The incumbent provides first line supervision to several specialty care chiefs and managers.
Preferred Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of Supervisor/Manager/Director/Chief or equivalent experience to lead, develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate clinical and administrative processes related to the medical care of Veterans. Board Certified in Internal Medicine or an Internal Medicine Specialty, Emergency Medicine, or Dermatology Broad knowledge base with consult management. An understanding of Medicine, Medicine subspecialties and ancillary services. Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate (orally, telephonically, and written) with others effectively and appropriately, presenting. a professional image of the service and the VA. Demonstrated skill in budget development and execution. Thorough knowledge of the VA Community Care and the Veterans Choice Program. Directs, manages, and coordinates the planning and implementation of the VA Medicine care throughout the G.V. Sonny Montgomery VAMC catchment area spanning Mississippi and parts of Louisiana and Alabama. Develops or directs the development of performance standards, evaluates the performance of key supervisors, and reviews the evaluations made by subordinate supervisors or other employees. Responsible for budget development and execution for VA Medicine Care. Exercise administrative, programmatic, clinical, and academic oversight of Medicine Care Service and programs to ensure delivery of quality services. Serves as the principal spokesperson and advocate for Medicine Care and programs within the VA Medical Center Coordinates and integrates clinical and administrative aspects of the programs into a comprehensive package of services to meet the needs of the Veteran population. Directs patient care needs assessments; identifies gaps in services and supports program development to meet those needs. Serves as a member of key medical center managerial bodies. Within the local planning process, develops short and long-range goals and objectives for provision of Medicine Service and programs Ensures that there is compliance with all Joint Commission and other regulatory body functions and standards that are applicable to Medicine Service and programs (assessment of the patient; care of the patient; patient rights/organizational ethics, continuum of care; safety, etc). Oversees, develops, coordinates, and evaluates academic programs affiliated with Medicine Service and serves as liaison with the sponsoring institutions for such programs. Coordinates and integrates interdepartmental and intradepartmental services, establishing and maintaining professional relationships with other services and facility management which result in improved patient care. Participates in various facility programs designed to enhance and improve the delivery of patient care services, such as Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) teams. Develops program review and evaluation to ensure patient satisfaction dimensions of care and performance measures are achieved and that clinical quality of services and appropriate clinical resource/medication utilization and continuously evaluated and improved, as demonstrated by performance measures and wait times. Exhibits leadership in initiating changes in patient care programs based on current concepts and findings from research and studies. Keeps informed of developments in the management and treatment of diseases and illnesses through continuing medical education, both formal and informal. Recruits, trains, supervises, and retains the highest quality staff, and programs support staff, as appropriate. Administrative on-call nights/weekends/holidays and appropriate call coverage back up for clinical duties. When requested, serve as the Acting Chief of Staff during the absence of the Chief of Staff, and member of the Clinical Executive Board. Demonstrated commitment to an interdisciplinary approach to care delivery. Documented ability to coordinate a broad continuum of programs. Management experience with strong administrative and interpersonal skills. Demonstrate skills in providing clinical interface with academic affiliates and other key stakeholders.
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: Moderate Lifting (15-44 lbs); Moderate Carrying (15-44 lbs); Reaching above shoulder; Walking (1 hour); Standing (1 hour); Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" Jaeger 1 to 4; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Hearing (aid permitted); Emotional/Mental Stability; Both hands required.
Mar 11, 2024;
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