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Overview
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. Program 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.
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.
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 Certification desired - Board Eligible considered
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: This position requires a pre-employment physical
Requires lifting 15-44 pounds
pushing (approx 2 hours)
reaching above shoulder
use of fingers and both hands
walking and standing from 3-5 hours and kneeling
Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4
Far visions correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other
Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors
Hearing aid is permitted.
Responsibilities
ABOUT OUR GREAT CITY: Columbia - Missouri ranks #30 on the 2020 Top 100 Best Places to Live by Livability.com
Columbia has 91 parks and 8 trails totaling 26 miles for walking - running - and biking - with a 30-mile loop addition in the works
Columbia's trail system connects to the 237-mile Katy trail crossing the state
Columbia offers world-class healthcare - with highly ranked hospitals - including the University of Missouri Hospital - Boone Hospital Center - the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center - and Rusk Rehabilitation Center
Columbia is the site of internationally renowned "Roots N Blues N BBQ" annual music festival - the "True False" documentary film festival - and also hosts numerous arts - theater - and music events throughout the year
Educational opportunities abound at the University of Missouri - Stephens College - and Columbia College - and Columbia was ranked among 2018's Top 10 Best College Towns in the USA by Livability.com - thanks to the University of Missouri ("Mizzou") that plays a major role in Columbia's economy and culture
Top collegiate sporting events average 25 per month - with easy access to professional sports in nearby St Louis and Kansas City
Centralized location offers quick access to St Louis and Kansas City - as well as the State Capitol - Jefferson City - and the beautiful vacation getaway - Lake of the Ozarks
Columbia is also ranked by Niche.com as #25 best city to live in America - #28 best city to buy a house - and #24 best city to raise a family
Columbia is also minutes away from a host of historic towns and state parks featuring boating - fishing - hiking - biking and more
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
VHA Physician Total Rewards
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
Contact visn15edrp@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
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: Negotiable with service line
Cardiology Physician Job Duties: The Cardiologist will participate in and/or manage all aspects of a general Cardiology program - to include clinical - administrative - academic - and research components if warranted
The cardiologist will diagnose - treat - and manage patients with cardiac diseases according to standard - usual - and acceptable methods and techniques
Will provide services such as outpatient examinations - consultation services related to cardiology - management of patients with current treatment regimen - and admission status as necessary
Participate in providing care in the tele-cardiology program at the facility - Providing clinical consultation to Harry S Truman VAMC clinical staff
Patient caseload may be inpatient - outpatient - or both
May work with primary care physicians on a consulting basis when a patient has symptoms that suggest a cardiac issue
Interviews - examines - selects diagnostic testing appropriately - and interprets/collates results to coordinate patient care
Shares after hour call responsibilities with section physicians in rotation
Participate in quality assurance programs and chart reviews - Complete medical records in accordance with Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff
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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.
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 Certification desired - Board Eligible considered
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: This position requires a pre-employment physical
Requires lifting 15-44 pounds
pushing (approx 2 hours)
reaching above shoulder
use of fingers and both hands
walking and standing from 3-5 hours and kneeling
Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4
Far visions correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other
Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors
Hearing aid is permitted.
Responsibilities
ABOUT OUR GREAT CITY: Columbia - Missouri ranks #30 on the 2020 Top 100 Best Places to Live by Livability.com
Columbia has 91 parks and 8 trails totaling 26 miles for walking - running - and biking - with a 30-mile loop addition in the works
Columbia's trail system connects to the 237-mile Katy trail crossing the state
Columbia offers world-class healthcare - with highly ranked hospitals - including the University of Missouri Hospital - Boone Hospital Center - the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center - and Rusk Rehabilitation Center
Columbia is the site of internationally renowned "Roots N Blues N BBQ" annual music festival - the "True False" documentary film festival - and also hosts numerous arts - theater - and music events throughout the year
Educational opportunities abound at the University of Missouri - Stephens College - and Columbia College - and Columbia was ranked among 2018's Top 10 Best College Towns in the USA by Livability.com - thanks to the University of Missouri ("Mizzou") that plays a major role in Columbia's economy and culture
Top collegiate sporting events average 25 per month - with easy access to professional sports in nearby St Louis and Kansas City
Centralized location offers quick access to St Louis and Kansas City - as well as the State Capitol - Jefferson City - and the beautiful vacation getaway - Lake of the Ozarks
Columbia is also ranked by Niche.com as #25 best city to live in America - #28 best city to buy a house - and #24 best city to raise a family
Columbia is also minutes away from a host of historic towns and state parks featuring boating - fishing - hiking - biking and more
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
VHA Physician Total Rewards
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
Contact visn15edrp@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
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: Negotiable with service line
Cardiology Physician Job Duties: The Cardiologist will participate in and/or manage all aspects of a general Cardiology program - to include clinical - administrative - academic - and research components if warranted
The cardiologist will diagnose - treat - and manage patients with cardiac diseases according to standard - usual - and acceptable methods and techniques
Will provide services such as outpatient examinations - consultation services related to cardiology - management of patients with current treatment regimen - and admission status as necessary
Participate in providing care in the tele-cardiology program at the facility - Providing clinical consultation to Harry S Truman VAMC clinical staff
Patient caseload may be inpatient - outpatient - or both
May work with primary care physicians on a consulting basis when a patient has symptoms that suggest a cardiac issue
Interviews - examines - selects diagnostic testing appropriately - and interprets/collates results to coordinate patient care
Shares after hour call responsibilities with section physicians in rotation
Participate in quality assurance programs and chart reviews - Complete medical records in accordance with Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff
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