Physician GEC/HBPC Medical Director w/Recruitment/Relocation Incentive-EDRP

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Relocation incentive

EDRP

Job summary

The Home Base Primary Care (HBPC) Medical Director at the Thomas E. Creek VA Health Care System in Amarillo oversees HBPC services across Amarillo and satellite programs.

The role requires an MD/DO with full, unrestricted license, fellowship in geriatrics preferred, board certification or eligibility, and strong English communication; collaboration with affiliated Medical Schools and HBPC staff is common. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized, and the Education Debt Reduction

Qualifications

• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• MD/DO degree from an approved school.
• Full and unrestricted medical license in the United States.
• Residency in an accredited core specialty and board eligibility in geriatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HBPC medical care across Amarillo and satellite programs.
• Collaborate with HBPC Program Director and affiliated medical schools.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

MD/DO (doctor of medicine or osteopathic medicine)

Board eligibility/certification in geriatrics

Job description

Summary

The Home Base Primary Care (HBPC) Medical Director within the Geriatric and Extended Care Service at the Thomas E. Creek VA Health Care System is responsible for clinical over site of all HBPC services in Amarillo and satellite programs. Recruitment or Relocation Incentive May be Authorized. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)

Qualifications

• 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: Fellowship trained in Geriatrics Board Certificated/Board Eligible in Geriatrics Experience working with Geriatric Veteran population across various clinical settings - to include clinics - nursing homes - home care - consultative practice
• Experience in Hospice and Palliative care Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Duties

• The Home Base Primary Care (HBPC) Medical Director is the senior clinician and is responsible for the overall medical care delivered by the HBPC team
• Works in collaboration with the HBPC Program Director to meet the requirements of the program
• May have a faculty appointment and be involved in academic activities with affiliated Medical Schools - residency and fellowship programs
• Provides patient care directly and through the supervision of licensed independent practitioners (LIPs) - residents - fellows and medical students in the home setting and in other departments within the GEC Service line
• Has administrative responsibilities for leadership and direction of HBPC development and programs - as well as effective interface with the HBPC staff
• Participates fully in all accreditation processes - reviews - and site visits
• Provide direct patient care which includes assessments - diagnosis - treatment - and outcome measures of healthcare problems
• This includes the following: initiating and adjusting therapeutic regimens - performing histories and physicals - ordering diagnostic and therapeutic tests/studies - initiating consults and referrals - and prescribing medications/supplies in accordance with VA policy - VA formulary - Federal & state regulations - and scope of practice
• Collaborate with in house specialty clinics as well as community providers
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (08:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment/Recloation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized 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