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West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System's Critical Care Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Physician (Pulmonology/Critical Care/ Sleep Medicine) - Chief. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards - as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. You must be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to the needs of a growing medical center. 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 Board Certified in Critical Care or Pulmonary Proficiency in spoken and written English Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Physical Requirements: Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019 This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health This position requires moderate lifting up to 44 lbs. - carrying objects up to 15 lbs. - frequent reaching above shoulder - use of fingers - hands and legs - use of cranes and motor vehicles - walking & standing up to 8 hours - bending and climbing and able to hear whisper The incumbent must be physically - emotionally and mentally stable in order to efficiently perform the essential functions of this position without hazard to themselves or others. Responsibilities
Duty details include clinical leadership, supervision of procedures such as central line placement, intubation, bronchoscopy, EBUS, thoracentesis and other required procedures Examine and evaluate each patient for ICU admission and notify the admitting physician of assessment and recommendations Perform and document a Critical Care Medicine consultation on all patients Write ICU orders in addition to admitting physician orders as needed for optimal care Perform and document daily rounds on ICU patients and as needed Coordinate with the admitting physician and consultants to organize diagnostic and treatment plans for all ICU patients Perform and document diagnostic/therapeutic procedures within the scope of clinical privileges Be actively involved in teaching residents and students and periodically direct Noon Conferences for didactic training Participate in educational programs for the critical care unit personnel and medical staff Participate in monitoring quality, safety and appropriateness of patient care Attend ICU Committee meetings Develop/update ICU policies and procedures Demonstrate ethical conduct and serve as a positive role model Participate in quality assurance programs and chart reviews Provide a Monday-Friday schedule (8:00 am - 4:30 pm); shifts outside this window may be required based on facility/patient care needs Benefits
Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) eligibility and application requirements; award amount up to $200,000 and eligibility period one to five years; review by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office VHA Physician Total Rewards; Recruitment Incentive and other benefits described in the pay package Pay: Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays, possible 5 days CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions 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 reimbursement (requires full-time board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage Contract: No physician employment contract and no significant moonlighting restrictions
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West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System's Critical Care Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Physician (Pulmonology/Critical Care/ Sleep Medicine) - Chief. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards - as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. You must be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to the needs of a growing medical center. 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 Board Certified in Critical Care or Pulmonary Proficiency in spoken and written English Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Physical Requirements: Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019 This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health This position requires moderate lifting up to 44 lbs. - carrying objects up to 15 lbs. - frequent reaching above shoulder - use of fingers - hands and legs - use of cranes and motor vehicles - walking & standing up to 8 hours - bending and climbing and able to hear whisper The incumbent must be physically - emotionally and mentally stable in order to efficiently perform the essential functions of this position without hazard to themselves or others. Responsibilities
Duty details include clinical leadership, supervision of procedures such as central line placement, intubation, bronchoscopy, EBUS, thoracentesis and other required procedures Examine and evaluate each patient for ICU admission and notify the admitting physician of assessment and recommendations Perform and document a Critical Care Medicine consultation on all patients Write ICU orders in addition to admitting physician orders as needed for optimal care Perform and document daily rounds on ICU patients and as needed Coordinate with the admitting physician and consultants to organize diagnostic and treatment plans for all ICU patients Perform and document diagnostic/therapeutic procedures within the scope of clinical privileges Be actively involved in teaching residents and students and periodically direct Noon Conferences for didactic training Participate in educational programs for the critical care unit personnel and medical staff Participate in monitoring quality, safety and appropriateness of patient care Attend ICU Committee meetings Develop/update ICU policies and procedures Demonstrate ethical conduct and serve as a positive role model Participate in quality assurance programs and chart reviews Provide a Monday-Friday schedule (8:00 am - 4:30 pm); shifts outside this window may be required based on facility/patient care needs Benefits
Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) eligibility and application requirements; award amount up to $200,000 and eligibility period one to five years; review by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office VHA Physician Total Rewards; Recruitment Incentive and other benefits described in the pay package Pay: Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays, possible 5 days CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions 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 reimbursement (requires full-time board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage Contract: No physician employment contract and no significant moonlighting restrictions
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