Physician - Float Primary Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Coatesville (Chester County); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP Eligible

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Federal retirement & benefits

Tail coverage after duty (malpractice)

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Coatesville VA Medical Center is seeking a Physician to deliver primary care services at the Main Campus and associated CBOCs.

The position supports a Patient Aligned Care Team and may include duties in the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program. Responsibilities include diagnosing, treating, and managing a diverse patient panel, following evidence-based guidelines, coordinating care, and participating in team activities.

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required for VA appointments.
• Full and unrestricted medical license in the United States.
• Board eligibility or board certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• Experience in Women's Health and/or Geriatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care at the main campus and affiliated clinics.
• Deliver comprehensive, patient-centered primary care.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage a panel of patients.
• Adhere to clinical guidelines and participate in team-based care.
• Involve Veterans in shared decision making and document encounters in the EMR.
• May include duties in related programs and extended hours as needed.

Education

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Job description

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

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 allopathic 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 accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency - or fellowship if applicable - was completed
• OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship - first year of residency - or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States
• OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - 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
• Exceptions: 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 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
• In rare and unusual circumstances - the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer - who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience - accomplishments - performance - and qualifications warrant such action
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Preferred Experience: Physicians who are board-eligible or board certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physicians with experience in Women's Health and or Geriatrics Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Work is sedentary but also demands standing - walking - bending - twisting - and carrying light items.

Duties

• The Coatesville VA Medical Center Primary Care Service is recruiting a Physician to provide medical care at the Main Campus and/or Delaware Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) and West Norriton CBOC
• This position will be assigned to a Patient Aligned Care Team
• Assignment may also be in the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program
• The duties and responsibilities of this position will include - but is not limited to: Diagnose - treat - and manage a panel of patients
• Provides comprehensive patient-centered primary medical care
• Identifies acute - subacute - and chronic health problems
• Uses principles of risk management to identify system issues which impact patient care
• Orders and evaluates appropriate diagnostic tests
• Adheres to up-to-date clinical practice guidelines for patient chronic diseases
• Conducts appropriate preventative screens and diagnostic tests
• Provides appropriate disposition of identified health care problems
• Participates in Primary Care multidisciplinary activities
• Involves Veterans in shared decision making in diagnostic and therapeutic interventions
• Demonstrates medical expertise in diagnosing and treating multi-symptoms
• Adheres to local policies - procedures and directives related to timeliness of documentation and encounters for verification of patient visits - findings and medical recommendations in the electronic medical record
• Uses Computerized Patient Record System to review and update patient's electronic medical record
• Maintains clinical alerts viewing and perform appropriate follow-up actions as necessary
• Serves as Medical Officer of the Day (MOD) 4:00 - 6:00 PM at the Coatesville VAMC two/three times each month
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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: Monday - Friday - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
• May include extended hours or an occasional evening and/or Saturday based on patient needs
• Due to the nature of work - the incumbent may occasionally be required to stay later than 4:30 pm - as required
• Travel Required: May require occasional travel between the Coatesville VAMC and our Community Based Outpatient Clinics.