U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Physician (Rheumatologist)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Fredericksburg, Virginia, us, 22403
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Base pay range $220,000.00/yr - $300,000.00/yr
Summary The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below. The incumbent physician is accountable to the FxHCC Rheumatology Section Lead and is expected to provide comprehensive patient care through consultative Rheumatology patient care in the FxHCC Medicine Section. The physician will manage patients with ongoing rheumatology conditions - in collaboration with other sections within FxHCC.
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
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity - keen hearing - clear distinctive speech - and manual dexterity
This position requires mostly periods of continued walking - standing - stooping - sitting - bending - pulling - and pushing
Transferring patients and objects may be required
The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations
The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients/residents who are combative secondary to delirium - dementia - or psychiatric disorders
The incumbent must be a mature - flexible - sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations - able to shift priorities based on stakeholder needs.
Duties
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package VHA Physician Total Rewards 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: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM The functions or scope of assigned duties include - but are not limited to the following: The physician is a board-certified physician with advanced clinical experience as well as demonstrated administrative and leadership skills
Will perform hands on clinical work - oversight - and administration of all aspects of the FxHCC Rheumatology Section - and may include guidance and training for medical residents - students and/or other trainees
Current BLS required/ACLS desirable
Interviews - examines - selects diagnostic testing appropriately - and interprets/collates results (including lab and radiology results) to coordinate patient care
Communicates and documents with clarity to patients and medical personnel to coordinate patient care
Midlevel - medical student - resident - and fellow supervision within the Rheumatology section if applicable
Procedural skills may include interpret EKGs - perform arthrocentesis as well as arthrocentesis with therapeutic injection - basic understanding of indications for and use of musculoskeletal ultrasound
Consultative input to patient care
Collaborate with midlevel providers and physician colleagues with clear communication and documentation
Performs the administrative components of patient care management - such as: Participate in the educational programs for the section personnel as well as the medical staff
Participate in the educational programs for VA-funded graduate medical education trainees
Participate in monitoring the quality - safety - and appropriateness of patient care - both at the Section and facility level
Miscellaneous activities of the Medical Service inclusive - but not limited to special projects that help fulfill and/or enhance the mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs as assigned by the FxHCC Medicine Section Chief and/or FxHCC Director of Clinical Services (DCS)
Demonstrate ethical conduct and serve as a positive role model to others at all levels of the organization
Participate in quality assurance programs and chart reviews
Attend FxHCC Medicine Section monthly staff meetings and quarterly meetings as per bylaws
Complete medical records in accordance with Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff Participate in Medical Staff committee assignments
Perform all other duties assigned by the FxHCC Medicine Section Chief or FxHCC DCS
Participate in - and attend - CME activities and VA continuing educational activities
Participate in scholarship activities if and once clinical - administrative - and educational responsibilities are fulfilled
The FxHCC Rheumatologist is accountable to the FxHCC Rheumatology Section Lead
The incumbent is accountable to the FxHCC Medicine Section Chief - Medicine Service Leadership at CVHCS - and Chief of Staff at CVHCS.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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Base pay range $220,000.00/yr - $300,000.00/yr
Summary The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below. The incumbent physician is accountable to the FxHCC Rheumatology Section Lead and is expected to provide comprehensive patient care through consultative Rheumatology patient care in the FxHCC Medicine Section. The physician will manage patients with ongoing rheumatology conditions - in collaboration with other sections within FxHCC.
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
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity - keen hearing - clear distinctive speech - and manual dexterity
This position requires mostly periods of continued walking - standing - stooping - sitting - bending - pulling - and pushing
Transferring patients and objects may be required
The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations
The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients/residents who are combative secondary to delirium - dementia - or psychiatric disorders
The incumbent must be a mature - flexible - sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations - able to shift priorities based on stakeholder needs.
Duties
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package VHA Physician Total Rewards 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: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM The functions or scope of assigned duties include - but are not limited to the following: The physician is a board-certified physician with advanced clinical experience as well as demonstrated administrative and leadership skills
Will perform hands on clinical work - oversight - and administration of all aspects of the FxHCC Rheumatology Section - and may include guidance and training for medical residents - students and/or other trainees
Current BLS required/ACLS desirable
Interviews - examines - selects diagnostic testing appropriately - and interprets/collates results (including lab and radiology results) to coordinate patient care
Communicates and documents with clarity to patients and medical personnel to coordinate patient care
Midlevel - medical student - resident - and fellow supervision within the Rheumatology section if applicable
Procedural skills may include interpret EKGs - perform arthrocentesis as well as arthrocentesis with therapeutic injection - basic understanding of indications for and use of musculoskeletal ultrasound
Consultative input to patient care
Collaborate with midlevel providers and physician colleagues with clear communication and documentation
Performs the administrative components of patient care management - such as: Participate in the educational programs for the section personnel as well as the medical staff
Participate in the educational programs for VA-funded graduate medical education trainees
Participate in monitoring the quality - safety - and appropriateness of patient care - both at the Section and facility level
Miscellaneous activities of the Medical Service inclusive - but not limited to special projects that help fulfill and/or enhance the mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs as assigned by the FxHCC Medicine Section Chief and/or FxHCC Director of Clinical Services (DCS)
Demonstrate ethical conduct and serve as a positive role model to others at all levels of the organization
Participate in quality assurance programs and chart reviews
Attend FxHCC Medicine Section monthly staff meetings and quarterly meetings as per bylaws
Complete medical records in accordance with Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff Participate in Medical Staff committee assignments
Perform all other duties assigned by the FxHCC Medicine Section Chief or FxHCC DCS
Participate in - and attend - CME activities and VA continuing educational activities
Participate in scholarship activities if and once clinical - administrative - and educational responsibilities are fulfilled
The FxHCC Rheumatologist is accountable to the FxHCC Rheumatology Section Lead
The incumbent is accountable to the FxHCC Medicine Section Chief - Medicine Service Leadership at CVHCS - and Chief of Staff at CVHCS.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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