The CLC Medical Director provides direct patient care or in the supervision of medical house staff, medical students or geriatrics fellows in either inpatient or outpatient settings, or both. In addition to their role as a clinician, the CLC Medical Director will be responsible for administrative responsibilities in a supervisor and leadership role and collaboratively work with the GEC Chief in the direction of CLC development and programs, as well as effective interface with the Medical Center.
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. Preferred Experience: Geriatric medicine expert with knowledge and practice experience in geriatric medicine and palliative care, dementia care, mental health illness management, rehabilitation, transitions of care, and healthcare systems navigation preferred. Board Certification/Board Eligibility in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine. Board Certification in Geriatric Medicine preferable. Long term care practice experience is also preferred. Experience as Director of VA CLC or post-acute and long-term care setting preferred. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Light lifting (under 15 pounds); Light carrying (under 15 pounds); Pulling hand over hand (less than 1 hour); Pushing (less than 1 hour); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (1-2 hours); Standing (1 hour); Kneeling (1 hour); Repeated bending (less than 1 hour); Both legs required; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; Both eyes required; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Outside and inside; Electrical energy; Slippery or uneven walking surfaces; Working around moving objects or vehicles, Vibration; Working closely with others; Working alone; Protracted or irregular hours of work.
This is an Open Continuous Announcement and may be extended beyond the current closing date until the position is filled. Eligible applications will be referred at regular intervals, as additional vacancies occur and/or on an as-needed basis during the duration of the announcement. Once a selection is made and offer is accepted the announcement may close pending no additional vacancies. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be offered for Highly Qualified Applicants 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 Major Duties/Responsibilities: Participate in the creation of policies, procedures and guidelines to assure provision of adequate good quality comprehensive services, including procedures for emergency treatment of residents in the CLC. Collaborate with CLC management to advise the CLC administration regarding adequacy and appropriateness of scope of service for CLC residents, CLC staffing models, and issues related to cultural transformation. Provide direct patient/resident care including admission H&P, all day-to-day aspects of patient care, discharge summary, participation in discharge planning and any family conferences. Provide patient care outside of the CLC, depending on GEC needs: community nursing homes, State Veterans nursing homes, and outpatient clinics. Arrange for routine and unscheduled medical coverage in all CLC units. Develop rules and regulations for all providers who attend residents of the CLC. Collaborate with the Admissions Coordinator to ensure safe and appropriate CLC admissions, maximize the utilization of CLC beds, and maintain transparency in the admission process. Support and direct the teaching mission of the CLC in coordination with the medical facility and any outside teaching organizations. Lead the monitoring of quality and performance measures within the CLC units for compliance with standards, performance measures, patient safety, and other VA regulations. Provide significant leadership for various clinical-administrative committees, chairing committees, task groups or special project groups, and quality management/quality of care as appropriate. Through the attendance of interdisciplinary team meetings, inform the CLC staff of advancements in medical care and practice standards. Supervise physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants assigned to the Community Living Center (CLC), monitor their performance. And complete OPPE/FPPE at the frequency determined by the facility. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm