Primary Care Physician for Women Veterans

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Tacoma (WA); Vor Ort; USD 210.000 - 290.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

EDRP eligible

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off 50-55 days per year

Zusammenfassung

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a highly qualified Physician for Women’s Health at a VA facility in the Tacoma area.

The role focuses on comprehensive primary care for women veterans, including gender-specific screenings, menopause and contraception management, and coordination with a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT). The position is part of an open continuous announcement with Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) eligibility and a sign-on/relocation incentive.

Qualifikationen

• MD or DO degree from an approved school.
• Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States.
• Board certification eligibility in ACGME/AOA core specialty; licensed physician.

Aufgaben

• Manage chronic conditions and evaluate/treat inter-current medical issues.
• Collaborate with a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) to provide accessible, coordinated care.
• Conduct gender- and age-specific screenings, mental health screenings, and health promotion.
• Provide comprehensive gender-specific care for female veterans, including cervical/breast cancer screening and menopause management.
• Supervise or collaborate with primary care providers; participate in peer review and chart reviews.
• Attend staff and medical meetings and ensure timely documentation and administrative duties.

Kenntnisse

English proficiency

Women’s health care

Ausbildung

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Jobbeschreibung

Summary

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for EDRP - a student loan payment reimbursement program. See "Duties" below for more information. This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted in an ongoing manner and qualified candidates will be considered until the vacancy has been filled. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized

Summary

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for EDRP - a student loan payment reimbursement program. See "Duties" below for more information. This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted in an ongoing manner and qualified candidates will be considered until the vacancy has been filled. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized

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: Comprehensive primary care for women Veterans - with the ability to address their unique health needs in an inclusive - trauma-informed - a manner
• Prior experience or training in women's health procedures is an advantage
• but not required
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Duties

• Duties include but not limited to: Manages chronic conditions - evaluates and treats inter-current medical conditions
• Determine medical assessment and develops treatment plans according to accepted protocols
• Collaborates with a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) to provide accessible - comprehensive - coordinated - continuous care to an assigned panel of patients
• Performs a variety of disease prevention related activities including gender and age specific screenings - mental health screenings - and health promotion activities
• Screens for - evaluates and treats uncomplicated common mental health disorders - including depression and common addictions - with referrals made to mental health providers for further evaluation and treatment as appropriate
• Manages the comprehensive and gender specific care for female only veteran panel including age appropriate cervical and breast cancer screening - menopause and contraceptive management - and evaluation of gynecological concerns
• Provide care via face to face or virtual consultation for routine cervical and breast cancer screening - menopause and contraceptive management and evaluation of gynecological concerns for female veterans not assigned to a designated women's health provider at the site of care
• Performing PAP Smears - Pelvic exams and IUD string checks is an expectation of this position
• Women's Health Physicians will have responsibility for supervision of or collaboration with primary care mid-level providers
• Women's Health Physicians are expected to provide clinical oversight and to participate in peer review of other primary care providers through periodic chart reviews
• Women's Health Primary care physicians will act as surrogates for absent Women's Health primary care providers when needed for planned or unexpected leave - to include review of CPRS view alerts
• Women's Health Primary care physicians will regularly attend primary care staff meetings - departmental meetings and medical staff meetings
• Timely documentation (notes and encounter forms) is necessary in all areas in accordance with facility policy
• All administrative work should be completed in a timely fashion
• Clinical reminders should be addressed as medically appropriate
• Quality of care should meet professional standards
• Utilization of all Virtual Care modalities is an expectation of this position
• Provide timely follow-up on results - including completion of view alerts
• Prescribe medication according to approved formulary - and in accordance with Federal and State Law
• Consults other specialties as appropriate - according to service agreements
• Demonstrates flexibility in responding to clinic demands - adhere to personal and professional obligations and responsibilities - practice and maintain ethical standards - and sustain a work environment that is harmonious and customer service oriented
• 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 [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• 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 (1 to 5 years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application
• Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply
• 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 - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Telework: Ad-hoc