Heart Rhythm Society
Summary
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) - 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: 5 Years of Primary care experience ABIM or ABFM certification is preferred
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting - 15-44 pounds
Light lifting - under 15 pounds
Use of fingers
Walking (4-6 hours)
Standing (4-6 hours)
Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to jaeger 1 to 4
Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other
Ability to distinguish basic colors
Hearing (aid may be permitted).
Duties
Caldwell - ID Discover the charm of Caldwell - Idaho - where small-town hospitality meets vibrant community spirit! Nestled in the heart of the Treasure Valley - Caldwell offers stunning natural beauty - a rich agricultural heritage - and a variety of recreational activities for all ages
Experience the perfect blend of outdoor adventures - local dining - and cultural events - making Caldwell an ideal place to live - work - and play
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
VHA Physician Total Rewards
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified candidates
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@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 General Description of Assigned Duties: Performs initial histories and physical examinations on outpatients
Provides ongoing outpatient and inpatient care for assigned patients
Screens outpatients to determine the need for further care
Prescribes medications within the defined scope of practice
Orders diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests - x-rays - and electrocardiograms (EKGs)
Reviews the need for and orders health promotion and disease prevention activities
Initiates - responds to - and expedites requests for consultations - special tests - and studies
Provides education and counseling to patients and families regarding preventive care - medical conditions - and the use of prescribed treatments and medications
Works with back-up services available in local and VA emergency rooms - as well as surgery - psychiatry - and medical subspecialties affiliated with the remote clinic sites
Coordinates transport of patients requiring inpatient admission to the nearest VA facility when appropriate
May occasionally work independently but can request assistance from other medical staff - including Emergency Room or inpatient service staff at the nearest VA medical center
Shifts may occasionally deviate from the standard 8:00 a.m
to 4:30 p.m schedule
Utilizes a fully computerized system
computer proficiency is required
Completes minimal administrative duties - including participation in staff meetings - team meetings - committee meetings - and peer review evaluations
Time is allocated outside of assigned shifts to complete administrative responsibilities
Scope of Assigned Duties: Provides full-time direct patient care as a member of an expanded healthcare team - which includes a social worker - dietician - clinical pharmacist - behavioral health clinician - and a care manager
Oversees and coordinates medical care for a population of Veterans in a group practice setting using the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model
Health Administration Service (HAS) and Nursing staff are typically provided by the remote clinic location/facility
Emphasizes evidence-based medicine - primary and secondary preventive care - and the use of a computerized medical record system
Participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives based on individualized provider data
Work Schedule: This position follows a compressed work schedule consisting of four 10-hour workdays each week
Employees will have one fixed day off per week - alternating as follows: Week 1: Choose either Monday or Friday as your regular day off
Week 2: Choose one day off from Tuesday - Wednesday - or Thursday
This alternating schedule will repeat consistently each pay period.
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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) - 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: 5 Years of Primary care experience ABIM or ABFM certification is preferred
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting - 15-44 pounds
Light lifting - under 15 pounds
Use of fingers
Walking (4-6 hours)
Standing (4-6 hours)
Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to jaeger 1 to 4
Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other
Ability to distinguish basic colors
Hearing (aid may be permitted).
Duties
Caldwell - ID Discover the charm of Caldwell - Idaho - where small-town hospitality meets vibrant community spirit! Nestled in the heart of the Treasure Valley - Caldwell offers stunning natural beauty - a rich agricultural heritage - and a variety of recreational activities for all ages
Experience the perfect blend of outdoor adventures - local dining - and cultural events - making Caldwell an ideal place to live - work - and play
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
VHA Physician Total Rewards
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified candidates
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@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 General Description of Assigned Duties: Performs initial histories and physical examinations on outpatients
Provides ongoing outpatient and inpatient care for assigned patients
Screens outpatients to determine the need for further care
Prescribes medications within the defined scope of practice
Orders diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests - x-rays - and electrocardiograms (EKGs)
Reviews the need for and orders health promotion and disease prevention activities
Initiates - responds to - and expedites requests for consultations - special tests - and studies
Provides education and counseling to patients and families regarding preventive care - medical conditions - and the use of prescribed treatments and medications
Works with back-up services available in local and VA emergency rooms - as well as surgery - psychiatry - and medical subspecialties affiliated with the remote clinic sites
Coordinates transport of patients requiring inpatient admission to the nearest VA facility when appropriate
May occasionally work independently but can request assistance from other medical staff - including Emergency Room or inpatient service staff at the nearest VA medical center
Shifts may occasionally deviate from the standard 8:00 a.m
to 4:30 p.m schedule
Utilizes a fully computerized system
computer proficiency is required
Completes minimal administrative duties - including participation in staff meetings - team meetings - committee meetings - and peer review evaluations
Time is allocated outside of assigned shifts to complete administrative responsibilities
Scope of Assigned Duties: Provides full-time direct patient care as a member of an expanded healthcare team - which includes a social worker - dietician - clinical pharmacist - behavioral health clinician - and a care manager
Oversees and coordinates medical care for a population of Veterans in a group practice setting using the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model
Health Administration Service (HAS) and Nursing staff are typically provided by the remote clinic location/facility
Emphasizes evidence-based medicine - primary and secondary preventive care - and the use of a computerized medical record system
Participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives based on individualized provider data
Work Schedule: This position follows a compressed work schedule consisting of four 10-hour workdays each week
Employees will have one fixed day off per week - alternating as follows: Week 1: Choose either Monday or Friday as your regular day off
Week 2: Choose one day off from Tuesday - Wednesday - or Thursday
This alternating schedule will repeat consistently each pay period.
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