Physician - Gynecology

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP program

Sign-on bonus potential

Job summary

Veterans Health Care Systems of the Ozarks is recruiting a full-time Gynecologist for Fayetteville, Arkansas. The position emphasizes high-quality gynecologic care both in and out of the operating room, with opportunities for leadership and teaching within VA facilities.

The role benefits from VA’s comprehensive total rewards package, possible recruitment incentives, and EDRP participation. Excellence in women's health and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team are required.

Qualifications

• MD degree with unrestricted license in the United States
• U.S. citizenship or eligible non-citizen under VA policy
• Current full and unrestricted medical license in US
• Board eligibility in Gynecology

Responsibilities

• Provide gynecologic care including surgeries and outpatient services
• Assist in gynecologic procedures and perioperative care
• Coordinate with hospital departments and staff for patient care quality
• Supervise mid-level providers and participate in quality improvement

Skills

Gynecology experience

English proficiency

Education

MD degree

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.

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: Minimum of 3 years experience in Gynecology
• Board Eligible in Gynecology
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Duties

• The Veterans Health Care Systems of the Ozarks is recruiting for a full-time Gynecologist.
• Fayetteville is nestled in the heart of the Ozark Mountains - and is an outdoor paradise with hiking - golf - fishing - rafting - boating - and four distinct seasons
• Fayetteville is the home of the University of Arkansas "Razorbacks" which provides the community with a college atmosphere
• The area is home to several fortune 500 businesses such as Wal-Mart - Tyson Foods - and J
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• Hunt Trucking - who have been generous benefactors for the community and the arts
• In the neighboring community of Bentonville - Crystal Bridges Museum has been labeled as one the top 10 must see places in America
• Fayetteville has outstanding public schools - excellent parks and trail system and is ranked as 4th "best college sports town" and 8th for business and careers by Forbes Magazine
• Fayetteville is ranked as 7th best city in America to work - live and play by Kiplinger
• The cost of living is 90% of the national average with affordable housing available in all price ranges
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be available for highly qualified applicants
• 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 Duties include - but are not limited to the following: The Gynecologist assures the provision of high quality and safe patient care both in and outside the operating room
• Clinical management and organization of Gynecologic assessment and preparation of patients for surgery
• Initial evaluation and overall workup - H&P - and admission of GYN surgery patients
• Informs veterans to the risks as well as benefits of upcoming surgical procedures
• Performs gynecology procedures
• Enter notes electronically in a paperless medical record system
• Provision of appropriate post-operative care
• Management of patients in the emergency department - inpatient units - medical imaging departments - and ICU
• Provides occasional consultative services to other service providers for inpatients and outpatients
• Works effectively with patients and coworkers
• Treats Veterans - Veteran's Family Members - and other healthcare professionals with respect and dignity
• Supervision of Advanced Practice Nurses - Physician Assistants (mid-levels) and other staff as required
• Participation in peer review and quality improvement activities is required to ensure quality of patient care consistent with VA regulations and Joint Commission standards
• Member of several standing committees including but not limited to Surgical Service Morbidity and Mortality Committee
• Understands and abides by the Medical Bylaws of this facility
• Performs other administrative duties as assigned by the Chief of Sóciety
• It is estimated that the general surgeon's position will be approximately 70% clinical and 30% administrative
• Supports Women's health program
• Provides education regarding Women's Health to Primary care providers
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 7:30am - 4:00pm