Summary

The North Texas VA Health Care System is seeking a Board-Certified Physician in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine. A Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate. 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.

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 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
• Preferred Experience: Board Certified in Internal or Family medicine History and physicals - medication management - evaluation of diagnostic tests and treatment planning Independent care delivery for chronic - acute/same day medical needs such as diabetes - hypertension - hyperlipidemia - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - mental health disorders - etc Function as a leader in the PACT approach in the delivery of care - which emphasizes a team-based approach to healthcare Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ - specifically VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard
• This can be found in the local Human Resources Office
• Physical Requirements: Physical requirements included but are not limited to: moderate lifting (15-44 pounds) - light carrying (under 15 pounds) - straight pulling - pushing - reaching above shoulder - use of fingers - walking - standing - kneeling - repeated bending - ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously - near vision correctable (at 13" to 16" to jaeger 1 to 4) - far vision correctable ( in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other) - hearing (aid permitted) - emotional and mental stability - and clear speech.

Duties

• Summary The Physicians (MD/DO) in Primary Care (PACT) is accountable for adhering to established policies and standards of care/standards of practice in evaluating - tracking - and following up on patient care
• The MD/DO works in collaboration with heath care professionals to provide longitudinal case management of the PCP's entire PACT panel with independent care delivery for acute/same day needs - or when otherwise requested by the PCP
• Responsibilities Major Duties/Responsibilities 1
• Provide independent care delivery for chronic - acute/same day medical needs
• The type of care is served to the Veteran population - with diseases consistent with those seen in the general population namely diabetes - hypertension - hyperlipidemia - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - mental health disorders - etc
• A part of your responsibility is to write orders for diagnostic testing - prescribe medications - consult with specialty service - and utilize computerized/electronic medical records
• Major function of the position includes Health risk Assessment - goal setting for prevention - and chronic diseases management
• A major focus is in preventive medicine with focus on the achievement of positive outcomes for patients - improve coordination of care - decrease clinic waits or delays - and appropriate use of resources
• 2
• Provide direct patient care to include - but are not limited to: history and physicals - medication management - evaluation of diagnostic tests and treatment planning - clinical reminder completion as applicable
• 3
• Function as a leader in the PACT approach in the delivery of care - which emphasizes a team-based approach to healthcare
• Oversee PACTs compliance to Message Manager - MyHealtheVet - and encounter completion
• Proficient in Tele-Health to home visits (VA Video Connect) - and Comprehensive Women's Health care
• 4
• Document all medical information in an electronic medical record
• 5
• Perform medication reconciliation
• 6
• Other duties as assigned
• Environmental Factors Factors consist of: excessive noise - intermittent - working around moving objects or vehicles - working closely with others - working alone - and protracted or irregular hours of work
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00 A.M
• - 4:30 P.M. - with an occasional Saturday clinic or a weekday extended hour clinic
• however - subject to change - depending on the needs of the service/medical center
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): TBD Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov or VISN17EDRP2@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