Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Physician (Home Based Primary Care Medical Director) with Recruitment/Relocation
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Amarillo, Texas, United States, 79161
Summary
The Amarillo VA Health Care System, Amarillo, Texas is seeking a Home Base Primary Care (HBPC) Medical Director-Physician within the Geriatric and Extended Care (GEC) Service. The HBPC Medical Director will provide clinical care within the GEC service line (Geri PACT Care Clinic, CLC and Hospital & Palliative Care Clinic, etc.). A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized to a highly qualified candidate. Qualifications 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 allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Licensure and Registration: 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. Physical Requirements: See outlined below. English Language Proficiency: Physicians appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d). Preferred Experience: Board Certified in Geriatrics, Fellowship Training in Geriatrics, Experience in working with Geriatric Veteran population across various clinical settings, including clinics, nursing homes, home care, Consultative practice, and Experience in Hospice and Palliative Care. Duties
The HBPC Medical Director is the senior clinician and is responsible for the overall medical care delivered by the HBPC team. He/she works in collaboration with the HBPC Program Director to meet the requirements of the program. The incumbent may have a faculty appointment and be involved in academic activities with affiliated Medical Schools, residency, and fellowship programs. The incumbent provides patient care directly and through the supervision of licensed independent practitioners (LIPs), residents, fellows, and medical students in the home setting and in other departments within the GEC Service line. In addition to their role as clinician, the HBPC Medical Director will have administrative responsibilities for leadership and direction of HBPC development and programs, as well as effective interface with the HBPC staff. The HBPC Medical Director will participate fully in all accreditation processes, reviews, and site visits. The incumbent will provide direct patient care which includes assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and outcome measures of healthcare problems. This includes initiating and adjusting therapeutic regimens, performing histories and physicals, ordering diagnostic and therapeutic tests/studies, initiating consults and referrals, and prescribing medications/supplies in accordance with VA policy, VA formulary, Federal & state regulations, and scope of practice. Collaborate with in-house specialty clinics as well as community providers. Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex patient care. Work Schedule
Monday - Friday (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The Amarillo VA Health Care System, Amarillo, Texas is seeking a Home Base Primary Care (HBPC) Medical Director-Physician within the Geriatric and Extended Care (GEC) Service. The HBPC Medical Director will provide clinical care within the GEC service line (Geri PACT Care Clinic, CLC and Hospital & Palliative Care Clinic, etc.). A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized to a highly qualified candidate. Qualifications 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 allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Licensure and Registration: 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. Physical Requirements: See outlined below. English Language Proficiency: Physicians appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d). Preferred Experience: Board Certified in Geriatrics, Fellowship Training in Geriatrics, Experience in working with Geriatric Veteran population across various clinical settings, including clinics, nursing homes, home care, Consultative practice, and Experience in Hospice and Palliative Care. Duties
The HBPC Medical Director is the senior clinician and is responsible for the overall medical care delivered by the HBPC team. He/she works in collaboration with the HBPC Program Director to meet the requirements of the program. The incumbent may have a faculty appointment and be involved in academic activities with affiliated Medical Schools, residency, and fellowship programs. The incumbent provides patient care directly and through the supervision of licensed independent practitioners (LIPs), residents, fellows, and medical students in the home setting and in other departments within the GEC Service line. In addition to their role as clinician, the HBPC Medical Director will have administrative responsibilities for leadership and direction of HBPC development and programs, as well as effective interface with the HBPC staff. The HBPC Medical Director will participate fully in all accreditation processes, reviews, and site visits. The incumbent will provide direct patient care which includes assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and outcome measures of healthcare problems. This includes initiating and adjusting therapeutic regimens, performing histories and physicals, ordering diagnostic and therapeutic tests/studies, initiating consults and referrals, and prescribing medications/supplies in accordance with VA policy, VA formulary, Federal & state regulations, and scope of practice. Collaborate with in-house specialty clinics as well as community providers. Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex patient care. Work Schedule
Monday - Friday (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized. #J-18808-Ljbffr