U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Physician (Regular Ft) Section Chief of Compensation and Pension
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Martinsburg, West Virginia, us, 25402
Physician (Regular Ft) Section Chief of Compensation and Pension
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Base Pay Range $250,000.00/yr - $280,000.00/yr
Summary The Physician is directly accountable to the Chief of Medicine. This physician will help increase efficiency and productivity throughout the unit. In addition, the Section Chief Compensation & Pension Section proactively communicates with the Medical Staff Department – the Chief of Staff and other members of the team to assure optimum results. Physician will also participate in staff evaluations – communications and counseling.
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
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 as an Internal Medicine Physician and two years supervisory experience
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019
Physical Requirements: Lifting up to 35 pounds – intermittently
Moderate carrying (15‑35 pounds) – intermittently
Lifting over 35 pounds with assistive devices in accordance with the Safe Patient Handling Policy except in emergent situations requiring prompt patient care
Pulling – intermittently
Pushing – intermittently
Reaching above the shoulders – intermittently – both hands required
Walking – intermittently
Standing – intermittently
Kneeling – intermittently
And repeated bending
Duties
This physician will represent the interests of the unit to appropriate committees
This physician will be responsible and participate in educational programs for the inpatient unit personnel – update and develop inpatient policies and procedures
Demonstrate ethical conduct and serve as a positive role model to others at all levels of the organization
The Physician assigned to Medical Service will be accountable for: 1
Adhering to established Center policies and procedures and VA Directives
2
Perform compensation and pension examinations for disability claims
3
Will also support Occupational Health staff in conducting physical examinations
4
Clinical management of patients may include skills necessary for the stabilization of acute complications and may include the initiation of basic life support
5
Demonstrating leadership and accomplishment when providing support to the Chief of Medicine – Medical Service and Medical Subspecialty Staff and assistance to representatives to various department/services within the VA organization
6
Implementing and complying with administrative review of the service’s operations to assure compliance with all internal and external review requirements
7
Completion of annual and mid‑year performance evaluations for clinical staff under the Compensation & Pension/Occupational Health section
8
Patient education is primarily provided in an interactive setting with requires good interpersonal skills
9
Under the direction of the Chief of Medicine shall be accountable for all clinical duties and assignments that he/she deems necessary – VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
VHA Physician Total Rewards
Recruitment Incentive: Authorized 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; Work Schedule: 8:00am–4:30pm – Monday–Friday
Martinsburg VAMC’s local area: Just a little over an hour west of Washington DC – Martinsburg lies on Interstate 81 – where rivers meet mountains and history happens – Martinsburg is the perfect getaway and gateway to explore your passions
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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Base Pay Range $250,000.00/yr - $280,000.00/yr
Summary The Physician is directly accountable to the Chief of Medicine. This physician will help increase efficiency and productivity throughout the unit. In addition, the Section Chief Compensation & Pension Section proactively communicates with the Medical Staff Department – the Chief of Staff and other members of the team to assure optimum results. Physician will also participate in staff evaluations – communications and counseling.
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
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 as an Internal Medicine Physician and two years supervisory experience
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019
Physical Requirements: Lifting up to 35 pounds – intermittently
Moderate carrying (15‑35 pounds) – intermittently
Lifting over 35 pounds with assistive devices in accordance with the Safe Patient Handling Policy except in emergent situations requiring prompt patient care
Pulling – intermittently
Pushing – intermittently
Reaching above the shoulders – intermittently – both hands required
Walking – intermittently
Standing – intermittently
Kneeling – intermittently
And repeated bending
Duties
This physician will represent the interests of the unit to appropriate committees
This physician will be responsible and participate in educational programs for the inpatient unit personnel – update and develop inpatient policies and procedures
Demonstrate ethical conduct and serve as a positive role model to others at all levels of the organization
The Physician assigned to Medical Service will be accountable for: 1
Adhering to established Center policies and procedures and VA Directives
2
Perform compensation and pension examinations for disability claims
3
Will also support Occupational Health staff in conducting physical examinations
4
Clinical management of patients may include skills necessary for the stabilization of acute complications and may include the initiation of basic life support
5
Demonstrating leadership and accomplishment when providing support to the Chief of Medicine – Medical Service and Medical Subspecialty Staff and assistance to representatives to various department/services within the VA organization
6
Implementing and complying with administrative review of the service’s operations to assure compliance with all internal and external review requirements
7
Completion of annual and mid‑year performance evaluations for clinical staff under the Compensation & Pension/Occupational Health section
8
Patient education is primarily provided in an interactive setting with requires good interpersonal skills
9
Under the direction of the Chief of Medicine shall be accountable for all clinical duties and assignments that he/she deems necessary – VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
VHA Physician Total Rewards
Recruitment Incentive: Authorized 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; Work Schedule: 8:00am–4:30pm – Monday–Friday
Martinsburg VAMC’s local area: Just a little over an hour west of Washington DC – Martinsburg lies on Interstate 81 – where rivers meet mountains and history happens – Martinsburg is the perfect getaway and gateway to explore your passions
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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