U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Staff Physician (Palliative Care) - EDRP Authorized
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
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 $220,000.00/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.
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
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)
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
License 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
Residency Note: 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
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit
https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ .
Duties
Clinical Duties: Provides clinical input and oversight for patients' treatment plans
Being readily available to the team members for collaboration when medical or other problems arise
Assure that care is provided in a manner which is in accordance with accepted practices and is evidence based
Assure that care is provided in a timely manner and in an appropriate setting
Assure appropriate oversight of delegated care activities of Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Pharm D's and others practicing with a "scope of practice"
Completes documentation of patient's visit with appropriate encounters in CPRS in a timely manner
Facilitate appropriate consultation and implementation of consultant recommendations
Address issues related to infection control including skin testing, immunization and infection prevention
The Practitioner will provide cross coverage to the different clinical GEC services within the approved and recommended privileges by the Professional Standards Board
The Practitioner is expected to remain privileged and practicing in his/her specialty field
The Professional Standards Board will approve the exact privileges and procedures for a particular provider
Education: Practitioners are expected to help the Medical Directors carry out education activities related to UME/GME
He/she ensures orientation to service rotation for program trainees (residents - students) - if any
Practitioners are expected to show effectiveness in teaching — monitor and coordinate educational activities — and comply with necessary trainee supervision
Practitioners are expected to be the single program director with authority and accountability of the operation of the Geriatric Fellowship program
The qualifications of the program director must include at the minimum: Administer and maintain an educational environment conducive to educating the fellows in each of the ACGME competency areas
Prepare and submit all information required and requested by the ACGME
Be familiar and oversee compliance with ACGME and Review Committee policies and procedures as outlined in the ACGME Manual of Policies and Procedures
Be responsible for monitoring fellow stress — including mental and emotional conditions inhibiting performance or learning — and drug‑or‑alcohol‑related dysfunction
Participate in academic societies and in educational programs designed to enhance his or her educational and administrative skills
Implement a program of continuous quality improvement in medical education for the faculty — especially as it pertains to the teaching and evaluation of the ACGME Competencies Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) Authorized: Learn more
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
Contact
vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov
— the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Compensation and Benefits
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
Work Schedule: TBD (Typically - M-F - 0800‑1630 CST) VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Government Administration
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Base pay range $220,000.00/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.
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
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)
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
License 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
Residency Note: 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
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit
https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ .
Duties
Clinical Duties: Provides clinical input and oversight for patients' treatment plans
Being readily available to the team members for collaboration when medical or other problems arise
Assure that care is provided in a manner which is in accordance with accepted practices and is evidence based
Assure that care is provided in a timely manner and in an appropriate setting
Assure appropriate oversight of delegated care activities of Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Pharm D's and others practicing with a "scope of practice"
Completes documentation of patient's visit with appropriate encounters in CPRS in a timely manner
Facilitate appropriate consultation and implementation of consultant recommendations
Address issues related to infection control including skin testing, immunization and infection prevention
The Practitioner will provide cross coverage to the different clinical GEC services within the approved and recommended privileges by the Professional Standards Board
The Practitioner is expected to remain privileged and practicing in his/her specialty field
The Professional Standards Board will approve the exact privileges and procedures for a particular provider
Education: Practitioners are expected to help the Medical Directors carry out education activities related to UME/GME
He/she ensures orientation to service rotation for program trainees (residents - students) - if any
Practitioners are expected to show effectiveness in teaching — monitor and coordinate educational activities — and comply with necessary trainee supervision
Practitioners are expected to be the single program director with authority and accountability of the operation of the Geriatric Fellowship program
The qualifications of the program director must include at the minimum: Administer and maintain an educational environment conducive to educating the fellows in each of the ACGME competency areas
Prepare and submit all information required and requested by the ACGME
Be familiar and oversee compliance with ACGME and Review Committee policies and procedures as outlined in the ACGME Manual of Policies and Procedures
Be responsible for monitoring fellow stress — including mental and emotional conditions inhibiting performance or learning — and drug‑or‑alcohol‑related dysfunction
Participate in academic societies and in educational programs designed to enhance his or her educational and administrative skills
Implement a program of continuous quality improvement in medical education for the faculty — especially as it pertains to the teaching and evaluation of the ACGME Competencies Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) Authorized: Learn more
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
Contact
vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov
— the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Compensation and Benefits
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
Work Schedule: TBD (Typically - M-F - 0800‑1630 CST) VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Government Administration
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