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This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. 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 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 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States), 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. 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 or fee-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. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: The position is a combination of activity and sitting for periods up to an hour with movement in between. Bending, walking and stooping are required. The position requires the ability to read printed material and distinguish colors such as reading and computer screens, the ability to accurately perceive depth so as to move around work space safely and to appropriately make contact with patients and staff, and the ability to meet visual requirements to work up close to a computer screen, and talk on the telephone. ["Major Duties & Responsibilities: Incumbent spends no less than 60% of time with clinical responsibilities. During clinical time the incumbent will: Provide Direct Patient Care---30% Providing patient care in the Clarksburg VAMC. Hospital and other areas of supervision as clinical privileges permit. Advise/Consultation-30% Responsible for completion of Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations/ Focuses Professional Practice Evaluations (OPPE/FPPE) for all providers under his/her area of responsibility. Responsible for performance/proficiency evaluations for all staff under their direct supervision. Provide supervision, as appropriate, of trainees and staff conducting direct clinical care. Consult with medical center staff on a wide variety of patient care issues. Remain involved in program evaluation. Maintain full clinical privileges as a member of the Medical Staff. Administrative Responsibilities-40% Demonstrates ability to appoint and/or build interdisciplinary team members with complimentary skills for maximum team effort/success. Supervises and evaluates the performance of Physicians, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, and Physician Assistants who are assigned to the area. Coaches staff in team building and contributes to staff growth and development of effective teams and individuals in the team. Ensures staffing coverage of the Hospital and Hospitalist physician who does not have duties assigned elsewhere in the hospital are met. Supervise and advise the Hospitalists. Ensures that providers possess the necessary skills appropriate to patient care in an inpatient environment. Ensures that all providers maintain continuing education and certifications, including Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Basic Cardiac Life Support. Develops and implements appropriate policies, procedures, plans, and professional standards that guide and support inpatient care operations. Serves on important interdisciplinary boards and committees as appointed by the Chief of Staff. Supports all existing safety and infection control practices relevant to this position. Contributes to and keeps abreast of new safety and ergonomic practices as they are developed. Abide by Medical Staff By-laws. Ensure adequate medical record documentation, for staff organize in-service programs and encourage continuing medical education to staff. and directly provide efforts to support a cultural change and patient centered culture. Ensures regular reports on workload, productivity, and performance Ensures recognition, awards and acknowledgment on all providers performing above and beyond the expectations Ensures Quality Improvement, Lean Processes of development, projects, and reports Supports and ensures the development and continuous medical education for all medical staff Participates on Morbidity and Mortality groups, with SAIL and Quality Service Responsible for the assessment of department needs and takes the lead in the development of resource (staff, space, equipment) requests for their area. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be Authorized for highly qualified applicants. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Contact corey.hickman@va.gov, 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 Chief Hospitalist is responsible to ensure inpatient care provided to Clarksburg VAMC Veterans is adequate and appropriate. Duties and responsibilities include a variety of medical and surgical care management techniques, which requires knowledge, skills, licensure, and experience as a physician. Position involves understanding of the requirements for: safety, evaluations, knowledge and skill in the procedures, administration and documentation of inpatient and outpatient specialty care; and skill in maintaining effective work relationships with patients, members of the treatment team and other services in the organization. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 08:00AM-4:30 PM or as assigned by supervisor."]

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