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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) & 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.
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) - 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 Eligible or Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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
Work Schedule: 8:00 to 4:30 Monday through Friday
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
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 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
L icensure: 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
This job is for a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician (Physiatrist) at the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System
The role involves primarily outpatient care but may also include inpatient acute care
You report to the Deputy Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
There is an opportunity to participate in collaborative clinical research as well as work in the inpatient acute care hospital setting
The Physiatrist will provide general physiatry services for the outpatient medical management of neuromuscular disorders - musculoskeletal trauma - acute and chronic pain - deformity or amputation - cardiac or pulmonary disease - or other disabling conditions
There is also potential to participate in other rehabilitation services such as spasticity management - prosthetics - and inpatient rehabilitation consultation
The major duties and responsibilities include - but are not limited to: Clinical: Conduct electrodiagnostic evaluations - examination and treatment planning for general neuromuscular disorders - musculoskeletal trauma - pain - and other conditions
Provides comprehensive evaluation and management of spasticity including both medication management - botulinum toxin injection - etc
Prescribe adaptive equipment such as prosthetics and mobility aids- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (therapists - nurses - social workers) to address complex rehabilitative needs
Participate in research - education - and quality improvement
Administrative: Participate in professional development activities such as clinical peer reviews - maintaining standards - and teaching students/residents
Engage in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation journal clubs - policy development - and educational initiatives.
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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) - 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 Eligible or Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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
Work Schedule: 8:00 to 4:30 Monday through Friday
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
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 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
L icensure: 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
This job is for a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician (Physiatrist) at the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System
The role involves primarily outpatient care but may also include inpatient acute care
You report to the Deputy Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
There is an opportunity to participate in collaborative clinical research as well as work in the inpatient acute care hospital setting
The Physiatrist will provide general physiatry services for the outpatient medical management of neuromuscular disorders - musculoskeletal trauma - acute and chronic pain - deformity or amputation - cardiac or pulmonary disease - or other disabling conditions
There is also potential to participate in other rehabilitation services such as spasticity management - prosthetics - and inpatient rehabilitation consultation
The major duties and responsibilities include - but are not limited to: Clinical: Conduct electrodiagnostic evaluations - examination and treatment planning for general neuromuscular disorders - musculoskeletal trauma - pain - and other conditions
Provides comprehensive evaluation and management of spasticity including both medication management - botulinum toxin injection - etc
Prescribe adaptive equipment such as prosthetics and mobility aids- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (therapists - nurses - social workers) to address complex rehabilitative needs
Participate in research - education - and quality improvement
Administrative: Participate in professional development activities such as clinical peer reviews - maintaining standards - and teaching students/residents
Engage in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation journal clubs - policy development - and educational initiatives.
#J-18808-Ljbffr