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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.
Basic Requirements:
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 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
Additional Requirement: Board certification in Dermatology
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.
Additional Requirement: Board certification in Dermatology
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Duties
**This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until December 15 - 2025
The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be October 31 - 2026 with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks
Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
VHA Physician Total Rewards
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM 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 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 Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) 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 Major Duties include but not limited to: Provide patient-centered - high-value - cost-effective - team-based dermatologic care utilizing both the art and science of medicine
Perform various dermatologic skills and treatment to include biopsy and excision of skin lesions - cryotherapy - intralesional injections - chemotherapy of dermatological conditions - prescription of PUVA light therapy - etc
Demonstrate ability to teach medical students - medical residents - and other students who rotate on the dermatology service
Demonstrate ability to participate in clinical research and other academic activities as assigned - both within VA and our affiliated academic institutions
Participate in hospital and medical staff activities such as accreditation requirements - quality assessment - quality improvement projects - committee assignments - etc
Demonstrate interpersonal skills that enhances the effectiveness and accomplishments of the service
Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills that are commensurate with the responsibilities of the position
Demonstrate ability to function within the parameters set by VA with regards to consult management - utilization of order sets - documentation in CPRS - and other requirements of the VA's electronic medical record system
Demonstrate ability to function within a large complex organization that requires cooperation with multiple services - including community care - prosthetics service - medical administration - medical records - group medical practice - etc.
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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.
Basic Requirements:
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 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
Additional Requirement: Board certification in Dermatology
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.
Additional Requirement: Board certification in Dermatology
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Duties
**This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until December 15 - 2025
The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be October 31 - 2026 with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks
Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
VHA Physician Total Rewards
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM 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 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 Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) 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 Major Duties include but not limited to: Provide patient-centered - high-value - cost-effective - team-based dermatologic care utilizing both the art and science of medicine
Perform various dermatologic skills and treatment to include biopsy and excision of skin lesions - cryotherapy - intralesional injections - chemotherapy of dermatological conditions - prescription of PUVA light therapy - etc
Demonstrate ability to teach medical students - medical residents - and other students who rotate on the dermatology service
Demonstrate ability to participate in clinical research and other academic activities as assigned - both within VA and our affiliated academic institutions
Participate in hospital and medical staff activities such as accreditation requirements - quality assessment - quality improvement projects - committee assignments - etc
Demonstrate interpersonal skills that enhances the effectiveness and accomplishments of the service
Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills that are commensurate with the responsibilities of the position
Demonstrate ability to function within the parameters set by VA with regards to consult management - utilization of order sets - documentation in CPRS - and other requirements of the VA's electronic medical record system
Demonstrate ability to function within a large complex organization that requires cooperation with multiple services - including community care - prosthetics service - medical administration - medical records - group medical practice - etc.
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