Physician- Home Based Primary Care Program Medical Director

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP program

Sign-on bonus

Education loan repayment

Paid time off

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Oklahoma City seeks a physician to lead Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC) programs, including Home-Based Primary Care (HBPC). The role involves supervision of fellows, residents, and staff, and strategic program development.

Responsibilities include policy review, quality improvement, and coordination with national HBPC initiatives. A full, unrestricted medical license in the United States is required, with board certification/eligibility preferred in

Qualifications

• Applicant must meet basic VA requirements and licensure in the United States.
• Board certification/eligibility preferred with extensive geriatric experience.
• Residency training via ACGME/AOA approved program or equivalent.
• License must be full and unrestricted in any US state or territory.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC) programs in OKC, including HBPC.
• Supervise HBPC fellows, residents, and students conducting direct clinical care.
• Lead HBPC policy review, quality improvement, and coordination with HBPC Steering Committee.
• Coordinate program development, strategic planning, and readiness for surveys and compliance.

Skills

Geriatrics clinical experience

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine

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
• Additional Requirement: Board Certified/Board Eligibile Preferred Experience: Qualified with clinical experience in the geriatric population - board certification in Geriatrics and/or Palliative Care
• Extensive experience in team-based care settings (i.e nursing home - home care - specialty clinics) and care plan meetings Experience with complex symptom management and recognition of needed changes in opioid management Demonstrated ability to educate others (i.e Veterans - family - staff - learners) Prior experience in quality assurance (i.e Lean Management - High Reliability Organization - Just Culture) will be helpful in this setting as we are devoted to constant improvement in the care of older adults
• More than 3 years of VA experience as a physician VA HBPC Experience Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Service.

Duties

• Responsibilities:Oklahoma City Geriatrics and Extended Care - "GEC" is a robust and well-integrated service with direct and indirect oversight of programs and care environments focused on the care of older Veterans and/or those with significant debility or terminal conditions
• GEC provides access to specialty Geriatrics and team-based care through multiple programs and collaborations within and throughout the health care system
• Currently - our 31-bed Community Living Center is utilized as a Short-Stay NH location attached to the main building - which receives the majority of its referrals from the hospital and has an average length of stay of approximately 30 days
• Our Palliative Care Program now consists of a Consult team - 8 private rooms within the CLC(Palliative Care Unit) - a clinic (PALU-PACT) - and is the primary clinical site for a Hospice & Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program
• Understand - manage - and report data related to/from HBPC (local and national) Provide supervision - as appropriate - of fellows - residents and students conducting direct clinical care
• Serve as a member of the GEC Leaders Group (meeting monthly and ad hoc) Work closely with HBPC Program Coordinator - HBPC Nurse Manager - and HBPC Program Support Assistants on overall program management and response to changes and monitoring Serve as Chair of HBPC Steering Committee and HBPC Monthly meetings Lead and assist with HBPC program development including strategic planning - program leadership - quality improvement - quality assurance - continuous survey readiness - and committee/work groups in collaboration with others Understand - manage - and assist with review and revision of HBPC Policy to ensure compliance with VHA guidance Assist with response and management of Action Items related to HBPC Assist with response and management of emergencies as it relates to HBPC Supervise and evaluate all HBPC clinical providers in Oklahoma City and Lawton Serve as one local point of contact and subject matter expert as it relates to home and community based care services for Veterans Maintain licensures and certifications requisite for credentials and privileges at the OKC VA HCS at all times Meet ethical and professional standards as written in the Medical Staff Bylaws and ensure that work relations are in compliance with facility standards and expectations as written and communicated Other duties or cross-coverage as assigned by Associate Chief of Staff to include CLC Consultation - CLC Attending - Palliative Care Attending and on call rotations
• Work Schedule:Monday-Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus):May be authorized to a highly qualified candidate 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