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Physician (Home Based Primary Care Medical Director)
US Government Jobs, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, 73116
Physician (Home Based Primary Care Medical Director)
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 (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Location
1 vacancy in the following location: Oklahoma City, OK This job is open to
The public Federal employees - Excepted service Internal to an agency All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens. Duties
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION INCLUDE: Serve as Medical Director for Home-Based Primary Care Program (HBPC) and Geriatric Care programs with leadership, program management, quality assurance, and performance improvement. Manage Home-Based Care panel of Veteran patients with complicated comorbidity. Provide Oversight of the Geri-PACT Consultation Clinic and the Geriatric Medicine Fellows. Serve as the subject matter expert for home-based and community-based care services for Veterans. Supervise and evaluate HBPC medical providers in Oklahoma City and Lawton OK which may require travel to Lawton. Lead in planning, quality improvement, quality assurance, and program development of HBPC programs. Serve as Chair of HBPC Committee and monthly meetings. Manage the report data related to the HBPC program including clinical and administrative data. Supervise new Geriatric and Home-based Care providers and Fellows at the main Oklahoma City VA and at the Lawton VA facility. Engage in Fellowship training and maintain a University affiliation. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Requirements
Conditions of Employment
U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). 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:
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 an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. License:
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. Proficiency:
Proficiency in spoken and written English. Additional Requirement:
Board Eligible or Board Certification for Geriatric Medicine is a requirement for this position. Eligible to acquire and maintain a University affiliation is required for this position. Preferred Experience: Experience in Home Based Primary Care or experience in Geriatric care is preferred. 3 years of experience working with Veteran patient population is preferred. Physical Requirements:
Must be physically and mentally able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the position without hazard to themselves or others. How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or other supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate. Next Steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. We will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.
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 (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Location
1 vacancy in the following location: Oklahoma City, OK This job is open to
The public Federal employees - Excepted service Internal to an agency All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens. Duties
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION INCLUDE: Serve as Medical Director for Home-Based Primary Care Program (HBPC) and Geriatric Care programs with leadership, program management, quality assurance, and performance improvement. Manage Home-Based Care panel of Veteran patients with complicated comorbidity. Provide Oversight of the Geri-PACT Consultation Clinic and the Geriatric Medicine Fellows. Serve as the subject matter expert for home-based and community-based care services for Veterans. Supervise and evaluate HBPC medical providers in Oklahoma City and Lawton OK which may require travel to Lawton. Lead in planning, quality improvement, quality assurance, and program development of HBPC programs. Serve as Chair of HBPC Committee and monthly meetings. Manage the report data related to the HBPC program including clinical and administrative data. Supervise new Geriatric and Home-based Care providers and Fellows at the main Oklahoma City VA and at the Lawton VA facility. Engage in Fellowship training and maintain a University affiliation. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Requirements
Conditions of Employment
U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). 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:
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 an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. License:
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. Proficiency:
Proficiency in spoken and written English. Additional Requirement:
Board Eligible or Board Certification for Geriatric Medicine is a requirement for this position. Eligible to acquire and maintain a University affiliation is required for this position. Preferred Experience: Experience in Home Based Primary Care or experience in Geriatric care is preferred. 3 years of experience working with Veteran patient population is preferred. Physical Requirements:
Must be physically and mentally able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the position without hazard to themselves or others. How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or other supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate. Next Steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. We will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.