Podiatrist - SCID SCID Outpatient Section Chief

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive total rewards package

Competitive salary

50-55 days of paid time off per year

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a qualified podiatrist to join the Spinal Cord Injury/Disorder (SCI/D) Service in San Antonio, Texas. This role focuses on leading multidisciplinary staff, providing high-quality patient care, and overseeing outpatient physicians.

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree and meet various requirements, including U.S. citizenship and proficiency in English. The position offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must hold a full and unrestricted license to practice Podiatry.
• Completion of residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary staff dedicated to high quality patient centered care.
• Supervise outpatient physicians and provide patient care.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare standards and regulations.

Skills

English Language Proficiency

Leadership

Patient Care Management

Communication Skills

Education

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMRs)

Job description

Summary

The Spinal Cord Injury/Disorder (SCI/D) Service Mission is to lead multidisciplinary staff dedicated to providing high quality patient centered care at STVHCS, a tertiary training and research Veterans Hospital. This new SCI/D Center position supports this mission through administrative dependability, direct patient care, and support of STVHCS educational and research activities.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physicians 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. Podiatrist.

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
• Education: Degree as a doctor of podiatric medicine or its equivalent from a school of podiatric medicine approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs
• Approved schools are United States schools of podiatric medicine approved by the Council on Podiatry Education of the American Podiatry Association in the year in which the degree was granted
• ~AND~ Licensure: Currently hold or will hold a full and unrestricted license to practice Podiatry in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia
• Residency Training: Completed or currently completing residency training or its equivalent approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification
• VA Podiatrists 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 Council on Podiatric Medical Education - in the list published for the year the residency was completed - or (2) Other residencies and training experiences or their equivalents which the local Professional Standards Board determines to have provided an applicant with appropriate professional training
• ~AND~ English Language Proficiency: Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Physicians appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d)
• Preferred Experience: Has completed Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Neurology, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine Residency training
• Certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) is preferred but not required
• Preferably he/she should have made contributions in neurological conditions, SCI, rehab and/or medical care education and research to be suitable for an academic appointment at the affiliated medical school and possess leadership skills in coordination of activities of various ancillary staff, house staff, therapists, other rehabilitation professionals, and students
• Should have experience in managing and rehabilitating patients who have disorders of function across the spectrum of rehabilitation-related illnesses
• Demonstrates knowledge of preventive medicine and primary care as related to SCI/D (e.g. complications of disorders & treatments - side effects of medications used) - the role of non-physician health care professionals and health care evaluation
• Hands‑on experience working in a clinical or hospital environment - preferably in a similar specialty or department
• Previous experience in supervisory or managerial positions within healthcare settings
• Familiarity with healthcare administration including scheduling, budgeting, and resource management
• Experience with quality assurance and improvement initiatives ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and regulations
• Proven ability to lead and manage diverse teams including staff training and performance evaluations
• Strong background in patient care and understanding patient needs and expectations
• Understanding of healthcare laws, regulations, and accreditation processes e.g. HIPAA, JCAHO
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills essential for interacting with staff, patients, and stakeholders
• Competence in using healthcare information systems and electronic medical records (EMRs)
• Experience handling emergencies and crisis situations effectively
• Experience working with a variety of healthcare professionals fostering a collaborative environment
• Skills in managing projects including planning, execution, and evaluation within a healthcare context
• These experiences help ensure a supervisor can effectively oversee clinical operations, support staff, and maintain high standards of patient care and administrative efficiency
• Grade Determinations: Service Chief or Section Chief or Line Manager: A service chief or line manager podiatrist must demonstrate the following:1
• Outstanding professional ability in the practice of medicine or a medical specialty
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• Ability to guide the development and implementation of programs within their respective domain
• These programs would include but are not limited to medical practice, professional standards, personnel issues, and quality and performance improvement
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: May be required depending on the needs of the organization

Duties

• The Spinal Cord Injury/Disorder (SCI/D) Service Mission is to lead multidisciplinary staff dedicated to providing high quality patient centered care at STVHCS
• This SCI/D Center position supports this mission through administrative dependability, direct patient care, and support of STVHCS' educational and research activities
• Supervises all outpatient physicians and provider(s) and directly reports to the Chief SCI/D Service
• Administrative & Clinical Duties include Leadership responsibilities participation in staff meetings, hospital committees, and peer review process
• Demonstrate effective communication both down to staff and up to leadership to include heads up for acute patient bad outcomes and issue briefs
• HR Duties: Maintaining VA training requirements, timely completion of documentation and upkeep of credentials required for privileging and re-privileging
• Staff Management: Participate in the FPPE/OPPE process
• Adheres to employee health requirements
• Participate in OPPE/FPPE Professional Practice Evaluation Reviews routine medical record reviews
• Time/Leave Management: Ensuring staff adherence to tour of Duties timely requests for leave in VISTA and for clinic cancellations and appropriate clinical coverage and CPRS surrogate Clinical Management including indirect patient care open encounter and open consult management CPRS documentation rules and requirements adherence to clinic procedures for patient scheduling & access ensuring staff productivity oversight of relevant performance measures and active participation and engagement in process improvement projects as assigned by SCI/D Service Chief
• The SCI/D Outpatient Clinic Manager is expected to remain privileged and practicing in their specialty field
• Patient Care: Physicians are expected to provide patient care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness, treatment of disease, and care at the end of life
• Medical & Clinical Knowledge: Physicians are expected to demonstrate knowledge of established and evolving biomedical clinical and social sciences and the application of their knowledge to patient care and the education of others
• Clinical Judgment: To ensure practice-based learning and improvement practitioners are expected to be able to use scientific evidence and methods to investigate evaluate and improve patient care
• Interpersonal & Communication Skills: Physicians are expected to demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that enable them to establish and maintain professional relationships with patients families and other members of the health care team
• Professionalism: Physicians are expected to demonstrate behaviors that reflect a commitment to continuous professional development ethical practice and understanding and sensitivity to diversity and a responsible attitude toward their patients their profession
• Systems-Based Practice: Physicians are expected to demonstrate both an understanding of the contexts and systems in which health care is provided and the ability to apply this knowledge to improve optimizing health care
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• Practitioners are expected to provide inpatient and consult service during off tours nights weekends and holidays as needed by the organization
• Works directly with SCI/D Outpatient Assistant Nurse Manager collaborating and streamlining clinic operations
• Maximize clinic utilization and workflow efficiency for staff and Veteran's providing outpatient care
• Ensures all physician staff meet 80% book ability in scheduling practices and monitor each physicians productivity
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for Highly Qualified Individuals Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Not Authorized 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 7:30am-4:00pm Telework: This position is approved for Ad-Hoc Telework Only