VISN 23 is recruiting for 2 Physicians for the Clinical Resource Hub Tele-Emergency Care Program.
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. Additional Requirements: A minimum of 3 years experience in an emergency department is required. Preferred Experience: Board certification in Emergency Medicine is preferred. Family Medicine or Internal Medicine with extensive emergency department experience may also be considered. Previous experience with telework is preferred. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. 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.
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. The duties of the position include, but are not limited to: Provides urgent/emergent care via telephone or video and work collaboratively with other professionals in the V23 Clinical Resource Hub to support first contact resolution. Receives referrals and provides direction for assessment, medical care, and follow-up. Performs histories and physical examinations on patients. History and physical examinations will mostly rely on the use of Telehealth technology. Screens patients to determine need for further care. Conducts handoff for direct referral to VISN 23 medical centers for emergent or urgent medical. Prescribes medications within defined scope of practice and orders diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, and imagining. Consults may also need to be ordered. Provides education and counseling of patients and families as it relates to medical conditions, follow-up care, and the use of prescribed treatments and drugs. Provides clinically appropriate follow-up care for previously evaluated patients based on results of lab work, and imaging. Minimal administrative work, but the physician will be required to attend staff meetings, team meetings, and complete peer review evaluations. Emphasizes evidence-based medicine, urgent care clinical practice standards, care coordination, the use of computerized medical record system and continuous quality improvement based on individualized provider data. Responsible for planning and carrying out the assignment independently, resolving most of the conflicts that arise, coordinating the work with others as necessary, and interpreting policy on own initiative in terms of established objectives. Provides Veterans with an optimal patient experience while supporting the Clinical Resource Hub and Service missions. Consistently communicates and treats customers (patients, caregivers, stakeholders, and all VHA staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner. Provides the customer with consistent information according to established polices and procedures. Handles conflict and problems in dealing with customers constructively and appropriately. Shall conform to all VHA and local directives related to safety, health, hazardous materials, and emergency management directives. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. 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 Work Schedule: Four Days a Week (Monday-Friday) 8:00am - 6:00pm, Additional information may be provided during the interview process.