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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 eligibility requirements per 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 review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply. 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 VA physicians 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 Approved residencies: (1) ACGME, (2) AOA, or (3) other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) as deemed by the local Medical Staff Executive Committee 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 and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; they have a limited scope of practice under supervision Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs Proficiency in spoken and written English Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Physical Requirements: Applicants must meet physical standards for the position A physical examination prior to placement is required This is a designated drug testing position After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use 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 Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors Hearing aid is permitted Duties
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 V21CCOEEDRP@VA.GOV - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Work Schedule: Full-time Schedule will be determined by supervisor Pay: Competitive salary; annual performance bonus; regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days annual leave; 13 days sick leave; 11 federal holidays; possible 5 days CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal programs transferable to retirement) CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting North Reno VA Clinic provides scheduled appointments for new and returning primary care for a large number of veterans within the Health Care System Treatment scope includes Hypertension, Diabetes, Hyperlipidemia, CAD, Neurological and Endocrine disorders, Dermatological conditions, COPD, Degenerative Arthritis, Depression, geriatric problems, and related follow-up care Provide and coordinate medical care, education about treatment/diagnosis/medications, consultations, referrals to specialty clinics, and escalation to Emergency Department or inpatient services as clinically indicated Emphasize preventive care and health screening for veteran patients Conduct performance measure clinics to support and improve the health of diabetic patients with emphasis on hypertension, lipid management, foot exams, and glucose control Judicious use of laboratories and imaging, and appropriate referrals/consultations
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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 eligibility requirements per 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 review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply. 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 VA physicians 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 Approved residencies: (1) ACGME, (2) AOA, or (3) other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) as deemed by the local Medical Staff Executive Committee 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 and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; they have a limited scope of practice under supervision Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs Proficiency in spoken and written English Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Physical Requirements: Applicants must meet physical standards for the position A physical examination prior to placement is required This is a designated drug testing position After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use 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 Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors Hearing aid is permitted Duties
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 V21CCOEEDRP@VA.GOV - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Work Schedule: Full-time Schedule will be determined by supervisor Pay: Competitive salary; annual performance bonus; regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days annual leave; 13 days sick leave; 11 federal holidays; possible 5 days CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal programs transferable to retirement) CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting North Reno VA Clinic provides scheduled appointments for new and returning primary care for a large number of veterans within the Health Care System Treatment scope includes Hypertension, Diabetes, Hyperlipidemia, CAD, Neurological and Endocrine disorders, Dermatological conditions, COPD, Degenerative Arthritis, Depression, geriatric problems, and related follow-up care Provide and coordinate medical care, education about treatment/diagnosis/medications, consultations, referrals to specialty clinics, and escalation to Emergency Department or inpatient services as clinically indicated Emphasize preventive care and health screening for veteran patients Conduct performance measure clinics to support and improve the health of diabetic patients with emphasis on hypertension, lipid management, foot exams, and glucose control Judicious use of laboratories and imaging, and appropriate referrals/consultations
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