U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Medical Director- Physician- Primary Care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Mishawaka, Indiana, us, 46546
Medical Director – Physician – Primary Care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Base pay range:
$225,000.00/yr – $275,000.00/yr
Summary The 2-page resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to the Required Documents section below. VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System has an immediate career opportunity available. We are currently seeking a Clinical Medical Director to support our Primary Care CBOC.
Qualifications
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
Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted - OR Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) of the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted
For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above - facility officials must verify with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) that the applicant has met requirements for certification - and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate - if claimed by the applicant Licensure and Registration
Physicians must possess a 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
The physician must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active - current licensure
Residency Training
Physicians must have completed residency training or its equivalent - 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: Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency was completed - OR Other residencies or their equivalents which the local Professional Standards Board determines to have provided an applicant with appropriate professional training
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/Qualifications: The incumbent must be a board certified or board eligible physician
Experience in Primary Care Medicine - administration and leadership in operations - planning and supervising in a tertiary care environment is preferred
Reference: VA Regulations - specifically VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard.
Duties
Provide direct supervision of primary care staff assigned to the campus or CBOC.
Provide direct patient care.
Maintain a proportion of clinical and administrative time of approximately one quarter administrative and three quarters clinical, subject to the needs of the job.
Work hours: Mon‑Fri 08:00‑15:30.
Recruitment incentive: sign‑on bonus not authorized.
Paid time off: 50‑55 days annual paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, plus up to 5 days paid absence for CME).
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% contributions.
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long‑term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).
Licensure: One full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State or territory.
Continuing Medical Education: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement.
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
Contract: No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.
Seniority level:
Director
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Health Care Provider
Industries:
Government Administration
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Base pay range:
$225,000.00/yr – $275,000.00/yr
Summary The 2-page resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to the Required Documents section below. VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System has an immediate career opportunity available. We are currently seeking a Clinical Medical Director to support our Primary Care CBOC.
Qualifications
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
Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted - OR Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) of the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted
For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above - facility officials must verify with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) that the applicant has met requirements for certification - and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate - if claimed by the applicant Licensure and Registration
Physicians must possess a 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
The physician must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active - current licensure
Residency Training
Physicians must have completed residency training or its equivalent - 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: Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency was completed - OR Other residencies or their equivalents which the local Professional Standards Board determines to have provided an applicant with appropriate professional training
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/Qualifications: The incumbent must be a board certified or board eligible physician
Experience in Primary Care Medicine - administration and leadership in operations - planning and supervising in a tertiary care environment is preferred
Reference: VA Regulations - specifically VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard.
Duties
Provide direct supervision of primary care staff assigned to the campus or CBOC.
Provide direct patient care.
Maintain a proportion of clinical and administrative time of approximately one quarter administrative and three quarters clinical, subject to the needs of the job.
Work hours: Mon‑Fri 08:00‑15:30.
Recruitment incentive: sign‑on bonus not authorized.
Paid time off: 50‑55 days annual paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, plus up to 5 days paid absence for CME).
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% contributions.
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long‑term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).
Licensure: One full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State or territory.
Continuing Medical Education: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement.
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
Contract: No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.
Seniority level:
Director
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Health Care Provider
Industries:
Government Administration
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