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This position is located at the Manchester VA Healthcare System in Manchester, NH, within the Medicine Specialty Department, which includes Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, Oncology, Dermatology, Allergy, Infectious Disease, and others, in an outpatient setting. The position reports directly to the Chief of Staff and routinely collaborates with other Departments such as Primary Care and Mental Health in a collegial and professional atmosphere.
Qualifications To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements 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.
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) - 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
Additional Requirement: Board certified in Internal Medicine and/or Subspecialty American Heart Association BLS Certification Preferred Experiences: VA Regulations - specifically VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard
This can be found in the local Human Resources Office
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: Physical activity includes sitting, standing (up to 2 hours), walking (up to 2 hours), heavy lifting (45 pounds or over), reaching above the shoulder, and repeated bending
Incumbent should be emotionally and mentally stable and capable to perform the duties of the position.
Duties
The Chief of Medicine (COM) is responsible for all aspects of patient care including timely access, efficiency, effectiveness, and appropriateness of care and treatment rendered by all Medicine Specialty providers
The COM demonstrates leadership in interpreting and supporting VACO, VISN, and local station mission, vision, and values, while operating in accordance with Veterans Health Administration (VHA) policies, facility and VISN policies, and standards of federal professional and accrediting agencies external to VHA
The COM is responsible for continuous maintenance, assessment, and improvement of the quality of care and services provided by all Medicine Specialty Service staff
The COM will report to the Professional Standards Board recommendations concerning classification, appointment, and delineation of clinical privileges for: All Medicine Specialty Staff clinicians; Clinicians requesting privileges in Medicine Specialty Service
The COM ensures continuing competence of Medicine Specialty providers with clinical privileges by: Performing Focused and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations for providers with clinical privileges in the service line; Reporting these evaluations to the Professional Standards Board
The COM organizes and participates in recruitment, interviews, selection, hiring and orientation of new providers in the service line
The COM is tasked to assist with Employee Relation/Labor Relation issues and may need to diplomatically interact with Union representatives
The COM provides independent advice and recommendations to the Chief of Staff regarding new, innovative, or needed patient care services to assure the goals of best practices and excellence throughout the spectrum of services delivered by the service line
The COM provides direction and support to Medicine Specialty staff regarding equipment, technology, policies and procedures employed by the VA Manchester Healthcare System
Ensures that all requirements of regulatory agencies such as the Joint Commission are met
The COM maintains awareness of VHA productivity goals, maintains knowledge of individual medical physician, NP and PA productivity, and mentors the Medicine clinicians in achieving productivity standards
The COM maintains awareness of VHA patient access goals, maintains knowledge of patient access data for the Medicine Service clinicians, and mentors the Medicine clinicians in achieving access goals
The COM interacts with staff to resolve interpersonal disputes
The COM chairs or attends committee meetings and advises the service line staff of the recommendations and implications of committee actions as they relate to the Medicine Specialty staff and the larger facility and VISN goals
The COM assists with the teaching, education, and research programs of the service line
The COM assists in implementing the policies of the Medical Center Bylaws and Rules and Regulations
The COM assists in the preparation of reports pertaining to Medicine Specialty as required by VA regulations, station policy, and Medical Executive Committee recommendations
The COM serves on committees and task forces, both standing and ad hoc, as requested
The COM performs peer reviews and participates in Peer Review Committee
The COM provides accurate, concise, timely documentation of care in the electronic medical record (CPRS) on each patient care occurrence
The COM serves as attending physician for patient care within the scope of privileges granted
The COM performs other duties as assigned by Chief of Staff
Work Schedule: The typical work schedule is Monday-Friday, 08:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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Qualifications To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements 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.
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) - 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
Additional Requirement: Board certified in Internal Medicine and/or Subspecialty American Heart Association BLS Certification Preferred Experiences: VA Regulations - specifically VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard
This can be found in the local Human Resources Office
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: Physical activity includes sitting, standing (up to 2 hours), walking (up to 2 hours), heavy lifting (45 pounds or over), reaching above the shoulder, and repeated bending
Incumbent should be emotionally and mentally stable and capable to perform the duties of the position.
Duties
The Chief of Medicine (COM) is responsible for all aspects of patient care including timely access, efficiency, effectiveness, and appropriateness of care and treatment rendered by all Medicine Specialty providers
The COM demonstrates leadership in interpreting and supporting VACO, VISN, and local station mission, vision, and values, while operating in accordance with Veterans Health Administration (VHA) policies, facility and VISN policies, and standards of federal professional and accrediting agencies external to VHA
The COM is responsible for continuous maintenance, assessment, and improvement of the quality of care and services provided by all Medicine Specialty Service staff
The COM will report to the Professional Standards Board recommendations concerning classification, appointment, and delineation of clinical privileges for: All Medicine Specialty Staff clinicians; Clinicians requesting privileges in Medicine Specialty Service
The COM ensures continuing competence of Medicine Specialty providers with clinical privileges by: Performing Focused and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations for providers with clinical privileges in the service line; Reporting these evaluations to the Professional Standards Board
The COM organizes and participates in recruitment, interviews, selection, hiring and orientation of new providers in the service line
The COM is tasked to assist with Employee Relation/Labor Relation issues and may need to diplomatically interact with Union representatives
The COM provides independent advice and recommendations to the Chief of Staff regarding new, innovative, or needed patient care services to assure the goals of best practices and excellence throughout the spectrum of services delivered by the service line
The COM provides direction and support to Medicine Specialty staff regarding equipment, technology, policies and procedures employed by the VA Manchester Healthcare System
Ensures that all requirements of regulatory agencies such as the Joint Commission are met
The COM maintains awareness of VHA productivity goals, maintains knowledge of individual medical physician, NP and PA productivity, and mentors the Medicine clinicians in achieving productivity standards
The COM maintains awareness of VHA patient access goals, maintains knowledge of patient access data for the Medicine Service clinicians, and mentors the Medicine clinicians in achieving access goals
The COM interacts with staff to resolve interpersonal disputes
The COM chairs or attends committee meetings and advises the service line staff of the recommendations and implications of committee actions as they relate to the Medicine Specialty staff and the larger facility and VISN goals
The COM assists with the teaching, education, and research programs of the service line
The COM assists in implementing the policies of the Medical Center Bylaws and Rules and Regulations
The COM assists in the preparation of reports pertaining to Medicine Specialty as required by VA regulations, station policy, and Medical Executive Committee recommendations
The COM serves on committees and task forces, both standing and ad hoc, as requested
The COM performs peer reviews and participates in Peer Review Committee
The COM provides accurate, concise, timely documentation of care in the electronic medical record (CPRS) on each patient care occurrence
The COM serves as attending physician for patient care within the scope of privileges granted
The COM performs other duties as assigned by Chief of Staff
Work Schedule: The typical work schedule is Monday-Friday, 08:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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