Primary Care PACT and Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Physician

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Debt Reduction Program

Sign-on Bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a Primary Care Physician to deliver comprehensive care within the PACT model and specialized SCI/D care for veterans, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

This role requires an MD or equivalent and an unrestricted license in the United States, residency in a VA-accepted program, and strong English proficiency; VA offers a robust benefits package and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent in allopathic or osteopathic medicine.
• Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States.
• Residency completed in an VA-accepted core specialty.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical examinations and diagnose/treat medical conditions.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and families.
• Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team including nurses, pharmacists, and social workers.
• Prescribe medications, therapies, and assistive devices as appropriate.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient care

Clinical decision making

Education

MD degree

Job description

Summary

The Primary Care PACT and Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Physician provides a hybrid role - delivering comprehensive primary care services within the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model for 40% of their time and specialized medical care for patients with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D) for 60% of their time. This role involves a collaborative - interdisciplinary approach to patient care - ensuring optimal outcomes for a diverse veteran population.

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: Neuro rehabilitation (spinal cord injury or disorder) in an inpatient or outpatient setting
• Experience or clinical interest in management of pain
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Complete TB Testing and Immunization evaluations
• See VA Directive/Handbook 5019

Duties

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): AUTHORIZED Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact - 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: To be determined by your supervisor
• Conduct physical examinations - diagnose and treat medical conditions - and manage chronic illnesses
• Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and their families to ensure they are informed and involved in the care process
• Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team including nurses - pharmacists - social workers - and other healthcare professionals
• Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and their families to ensure they are informed and involved in the care process
• Work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team - including nurses - therapists - psychologists - social workers - and other healthcare professionals
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families - providing education about SCI/D - treatment options - and prognosis
• Advocate for the needs and rights of SCI/D patients within the healthcare system
• Prescribe medications - therapies - and assistive devices - ensuring appropriate management of spasticity - pain - bladder and bowel function - and other related conditions.