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.
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: Must have completed an accredited fellowship in Pain Medicine with interventional training Understanding the scopes and constraints of these intervention strategies is crucial for optimizing patient care and advancing the field of pain management. Providers are expected to be BLS certified Familiar with the adheres to the Medical Staff Bylaws of this facility. Knowledge of outpatient services in physical medicine and rehabilitation/pain management, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech, language pathology, recreational therapy, chiropractic services, massage therapy, acupuncture, and psychology. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting of 15-44 pounds, light carrying under 15 pounds, reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, both hands required, ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Environmental Factors: Working closely with others.
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. 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 The incumbent major duties and/or responsibilities are (but not limited to) the following: Providing patient care in the Pain Management setting in which includes clinical outpatient arena. Provides services as specified in his/her clinical privileges. Services include new patient consultation, established (follow up) visits and interventional pain management procedures. Participation in Quality Management (QM) activities. Assists with the performance of the Pain Management programs in the areas of consultation to the pain providers through regular interdisciplinary team meetings. Participates in selected committees as designated by the COS or Chief PMRS. Work effectively with patients, families, co-workers, and other health care professionals treating them with respect and dignity. Provide recommendations and work the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care to provide optimal functioning, level of pain, and quality of life for Veterans. Expected to be cooperative in manner with other members of the medical/dental staff to achieve the goal of providing necessary care. Expected to participate in appropriate continuing education activities as necessary. As a staff pain medicine physician, the incumbent provides support to the Pain Management program which includes training of providers within the Medical Center on various aspects of assessment and management of care for multiple diagnosis related to the specialty of physical medicine and pain. Provides patient care which is appropriate to the cognitive, emotional and chronological maturation needs of the adult and/or geriatric patient. Meets the needs of customers while supporting VA missions. Consistently communicates and treats customers (veterans, their representatives, visitors, and all VA staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner. Protects printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act 1974 and other applicable laws. Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm. The tour of duty is negotiable.