U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Physician-Infectious Disease-EDRP Authorized
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Amarillo, Texas, United States, 79161
Physician – Infectious Disease – EDRP Authorized
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $250,000.00/yr – $300,000.00/yr
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.
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
Education: 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
Licensure: Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States, or 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: ACGME‑approved; AOA‑approved; or other residencies with a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States.)
Residents enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs who would otherwise meet the basic requirements are eligible to be appointed as “Physician Resident Providers” (PRPs).
PRPs must be fully licensed physicians and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee‑basis.
PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged.
PRPs must have a scope of practice that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision.
English Language Proficiency: Proficiency in spoken and written English
Additional Requirement: Board certification in Infectious Disease preferred. Experience: Completion of residency/fellowship training in Infectious Disease; knowledge in care of HIV, Tuberculosis, STD’s, and other communicable diseases; 2+ years of experience in treating patients of this specialty; ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting and carrying (15‑44 pounds); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking (8‑12 hours); standing (8‑12 hours); repeated bending (8‑12 hours); rapid mental and muscular coordination; near vision correctable at 13‑16' to Jaeger 1‑4; far vision 20/30; color vision; hearing (aid permitted); emotional and mental stability; cognitive stability.
Duties
The Specialty Service Mission is to lead satisfied staff dedicated to providing high‑quality patient‑centered care at the Amarillo VA Health Care System (AVAHCS) — a great tertiary training and research Veteran’s Hospital.
The Infectious Disease position supports this mission through administrative dependability, direct or virtual patient care, and support of the Section’s educational and research activities.
The Infection control position is critical to the mission for quality improvement and patient safety.
Observance of Federal national and local regulatory, policy, and accreditation requirements governing this Health Care System.
Staff physicians require appropriate time mapping and resources to ensure they are empowered to meet expected proficiencies in administration, clinical practice, education, and research.
You will provide patient care—either direct or virtual—that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness, treatment of disease, and care at the end of life.
Demonstrate knowledge of established and evolving biomedical, clinical, and social sciences and the application of that knowledge to patient care and education.
Remain up‑to‑date in virtual care practices.
Use scientific evidence and methods to investigate, evaluate, and improve patient care.
Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that enable professional relationships with patients, families, and other health care team members.
Demonstrate behaviors that reflect a commitment to continuous professional development, ethical practice, and sensitivity to diversity.
Apply knowledge of the contexts and systems in which health care is provided to improve health care optimization.
Provide patient care services—either direct or virtual—during off‑tour nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Provide supervision and leadership for an Infection Control team, if applicable.
Oversee collection and analysis of infection control data for quality improvement and patient safety.
Support feedback to involved parties to promote excellence in hospital care.
Supervise residents; demonstrate effectiveness in teaching, monitoring, and coordinating educational activities, and comply with trainee supervision requirements.
Compensation & Benefits
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
Paid Time Off: 50‑55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and up to 5 days CME).
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution.
Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care; many federal programs can be carried into retirement.
Licensure: Full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State or territory with CME reimbursement up to $1,000 per year for full‑time board‑certified physicians.
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage.
Contract: No physician employment contract; no significant restriction on moonlighting.
Work Schedule: Part‑time (8:00 am – 4:30 pm).
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Part‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range This range is provided by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $250,000.00/yr – $300,000.00/yr
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.
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
Education: 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
Licensure: Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States, or 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: ACGME‑approved; AOA‑approved; or other residencies with a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States.)
Residents enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs who would otherwise meet the basic requirements are eligible to be appointed as “Physician Resident Providers” (PRPs).
PRPs must be fully licensed physicians and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee‑basis.
PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged.
PRPs must have a scope of practice that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision.
English Language Proficiency: Proficiency in spoken and written English
Additional Requirement: Board certification in Infectious Disease preferred. Experience: Completion of residency/fellowship training in Infectious Disease; knowledge in care of HIV, Tuberculosis, STD’s, and other communicable diseases; 2+ years of experience in treating patients of this specialty; ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting and carrying (15‑44 pounds); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking (8‑12 hours); standing (8‑12 hours); repeated bending (8‑12 hours); rapid mental and muscular coordination; near vision correctable at 13‑16' to Jaeger 1‑4; far vision 20/30; color vision; hearing (aid permitted); emotional and mental stability; cognitive stability.
Duties
The Specialty Service Mission is to lead satisfied staff dedicated to providing high‑quality patient‑centered care at the Amarillo VA Health Care System (AVAHCS) — a great tertiary training and research Veteran’s Hospital.
The Infectious Disease position supports this mission through administrative dependability, direct or virtual patient care, and support of the Section’s educational and research activities.
The Infection control position is critical to the mission for quality improvement and patient safety.
Observance of Federal national and local regulatory, policy, and accreditation requirements governing this Health Care System.
Staff physicians require appropriate time mapping and resources to ensure they are empowered to meet expected proficiencies in administration, clinical practice, education, and research.
You will provide patient care—either direct or virtual—that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness, treatment of disease, and care at the end of life.
Demonstrate knowledge of established and evolving biomedical, clinical, and social sciences and the application of that knowledge to patient care and education.
Remain up‑to‑date in virtual care practices.
Use scientific evidence and methods to investigate, evaluate, and improve patient care.
Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that enable professional relationships with patients, families, and other health care team members.
Demonstrate behaviors that reflect a commitment to continuous professional development, ethical practice, and sensitivity to diversity.
Apply knowledge of the contexts and systems in which health care is provided to improve health care optimization.
Provide patient care services—either direct or virtual—during off‑tour nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Provide supervision and leadership for an Infection Control team, if applicable.
Oversee collection and analysis of infection control data for quality improvement and patient safety.
Support feedback to involved parties to promote excellence in hospital care.
Supervise residents; demonstrate effectiveness in teaching, monitoring, and coordinating educational activities, and comply with trainee supervision requirements.
Compensation & Benefits
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
Paid Time Off: 50‑55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and up to 5 days CME).
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution.
Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care; many federal programs can be carried into retirement.
Licensure: Full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State or territory with CME reimbursement up to $1,000 per year for full‑time board‑certified physicians.
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage.
Contract: No physician employment contract; no significant restriction on moonlighting.
Work Schedule: Part‑time (8:00 am – 4:30 pm).
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Part‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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