U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Physician (Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehab)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
Physician (Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
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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 - $350,000.00/yr
Summary The Chief - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service (PM&RS) at the VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) is the senior management official responsible for all areas of PM&RS including clinical, administrative, education and research. The Chief of PM&RS directly reports to the Chief of Staff - and directly supervises the PM&RS physicians, staff therapists, ancillary health care providers and administrative support staff assigned or matrixed to PM&RS.
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, 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
Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) – (2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) – (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) deemed to provide appropriate professional training
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
PRPs must 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
Board Certification is required (certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic Association)
The PM&RS Chief will be a Board‑Certified Physiatrist with academic credentials appropriate to appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level to Meharry Medical College and Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: Must pass a pre‑employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019, administered by VA Occupational Health
Position requires moderate lifting up to 44 lbs, carrying objects up to 15 lbs, frequent reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, hands and legs, use of cranes and motor vehicles, walking & standing up to 8 hours, bending and climbing, and ability to hear whisper
The incumbent must be physically, emotionally and mentally stable to efficiently perform the essential functions without hazard to self or others.
Duties VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
VHA Physician Total Rewards
Duties: The PM&RS Chief ensures a strong relationship with the Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC) and the Geriatric Fellowship Director
Responsibilities include planning, developing, coordinating, directing and evaluating the operational aspects of a large and complex physical medicine rehabilitation program across multiple sites (VA medical centers, VA‑staffed outpatient clinics and contract clinics serving Middle Tennessee and North Georgia)
Direct patient care and consultation in support of primary care clinics, acute medicine, surgery, psychiatry units, nursing home units, long‑term psychiatric units, rehabilitation clinics and units, hospice, chronic ventilator unit and skilled nursing beds
Develop and maintain PM&RS programs including peer review, organizational improvement, continuing education, scope of practice, clinical privileging and other quality and process improvement activities
Meet annual Performance Measures and Monitors identified by VHA, VISN and facility‑level
Provide direct patient care within area of clinical expertise
Ensure quality and quantity of health care delivered meets community, state and federal standards (VHA, JCAHO, CARF as applicable)
Ensure appropriate educational activities for VA staff to provide quality care to veterans; enforce VA required training (e.g., prevention of sexual harassment) and create new educational activities as needed
Facilitate research and ensure local research initiatives in rehabilitation service and technologies align with veteran needs (e.g., research on minimizing restraints, adaptive or prosthetic devices)
Understand VA NII‑1 and other research funding mechanisms to foster support for research initiatives within PM&RS or with GRECC
Coordinate and facilitate functions of all services interfacing with PM&RS and maintain effective communication with Chief of Staff, GRECC Director, academic affiliates, peers, subordinates and support services to address VHA, VISN and local needs promptly and effectively
Compensation: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases; Paid Time Off: 50‑55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, up to 5 days paid absence for CME); Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution; Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care (many programs transferable into retirement); Licensure: One full and unrestricted US state/territory license; CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement for full‑time board‑certified physicians; Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage; Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting; Work Schedule: Monday‑Friday 7:30 AM‑4:00 PM
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
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 - $350,000.00/yr
Summary The Chief - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service (PM&RS) at the VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) is the senior management official responsible for all areas of PM&RS including clinical, administrative, education and research. The Chief of PM&RS directly reports to the Chief of Staff - and directly supervises the PM&RS physicians, staff therapists, ancillary health care providers and administrative support staff assigned or matrixed to PM&RS.
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, 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
Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) – (2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) – (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) deemed to provide appropriate professional training
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
PRPs must 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
Board Certification is required (certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic Association)
The PM&RS Chief will be a Board‑Certified Physiatrist with academic credentials appropriate to appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level to Meharry Medical College and Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
Physical Requirements: Must pass a pre‑employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019, administered by VA Occupational Health
Position requires moderate lifting up to 44 lbs, carrying objects up to 15 lbs, frequent reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, hands and legs, use of cranes and motor vehicles, walking & standing up to 8 hours, bending and climbing, and ability to hear whisper
The incumbent must be physically, emotionally and mentally stable to efficiently perform the essential functions without hazard to self or others.
Duties VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
VHA Physician Total Rewards
Duties: The PM&RS Chief ensures a strong relationship with the Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC) and the Geriatric Fellowship Director
Responsibilities include planning, developing, coordinating, directing and evaluating the operational aspects of a large and complex physical medicine rehabilitation program across multiple sites (VA medical centers, VA‑staffed outpatient clinics and contract clinics serving Middle Tennessee and North Georgia)
Direct patient care and consultation in support of primary care clinics, acute medicine, surgery, psychiatry units, nursing home units, long‑term psychiatric units, rehabilitation clinics and units, hospice, chronic ventilator unit and skilled nursing beds
Develop and maintain PM&RS programs including peer review, organizational improvement, continuing education, scope of practice, clinical privileging and other quality and process improvement activities
Meet annual Performance Measures and Monitors identified by VHA, VISN and facility‑level
Provide direct patient care within area of clinical expertise
Ensure quality and quantity of health care delivered meets community, state and federal standards (VHA, JCAHO, CARF as applicable)
Ensure appropriate educational activities for VA staff to provide quality care to veterans; enforce VA required training (e.g., prevention of sexual harassment) and create new educational activities as needed
Facilitate research and ensure local research initiatives in rehabilitation service and technologies align with veteran needs (e.g., research on minimizing restraints, adaptive or prosthetic devices)
Understand VA NII‑1 and other research funding mechanisms to foster support for research initiatives within PM&RS or with GRECC
Coordinate and facilitate functions of all services interfacing with PM&RS and maintain effective communication with Chief of Staff, GRECC Director, academic affiliates, peers, subordinates and support services to address VHA, VISN and local needs promptly and effectively
Compensation: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases; Paid Time Off: 50‑55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, up to 5 days paid absence for CME); Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution; Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care (many programs transferable into retirement); Licensure: One full and unrestricted US state/territory license; CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement for full‑time board‑certified physicians; Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage; Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting; Work Schedule: Monday‑Friday 7:30 AM‑4:00 PM
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Government Administration
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