Nahse
Physician Home Base Primary Care (HBPC) Medical Director
Nahse, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718
Summary
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval - award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. 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 - 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. (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - or (2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - or (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences. 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. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Preferred Experience:
At least 2 years of work experience as a geriatrician after the completion of the Geriatric Medicine fellowship; At least 2 years of management/supervisory experience; Experience managing older patients with complex medical conditions; Geriatric medicine expert with knowledge and practice experience in geriatric medicine - dementia care - mental health illness management - rehabilitation - transitions of care - and healthcare systems navigation. Experience in medical directorship of either a home-based care or clinic-based program is preferred. 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. This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health. This position requires: light to moderate lifting (15 - 44 lbs.), light carrying (15 lbs and under), reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, both hands required, walking (up to 2 hours), standing (up to 2 hours), kneeling (up to 1 hour), ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, near vision correctable at 13" to 16", far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other, depth perception, ability to distinguish basic colors, shades of colors, hearing (aid permitted), emotional stability, mental stability, working closely with others, and working alone. Duties
The Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) Medical Director is an experienced physician who leads a diverse interdisciplinary team providing care to frail and vulnerable veterans in their homes. He/she collaborates with the HBPC Program Manager and provides medical leadership at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System. Reports to the Chief of Geriatrics and Extended Care Service. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package including: VHA Physician Total Rewards Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on): Approved Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Eligible: This position is eligible for EDRP - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. Approval - award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov for questions/assistance. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases. Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, and possible 5 days paid absence for CME). Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% 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.
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This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval - award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. 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 - 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. (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - or (2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - or (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences. 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. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Preferred Experience:
At least 2 years of work experience as a geriatrician after the completion of the Geriatric Medicine fellowship; At least 2 years of management/supervisory experience; Experience managing older patients with complex medical conditions; Geriatric medicine expert with knowledge and practice experience in geriatric medicine - dementia care - mental health illness management - rehabilitation - transitions of care - and healthcare systems navigation. Experience in medical directorship of either a home-based care or clinic-based program is preferred. 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. This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health. This position requires: light to moderate lifting (15 - 44 lbs.), light carrying (15 lbs and under), reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, both hands required, walking (up to 2 hours), standing (up to 2 hours), kneeling (up to 1 hour), ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, near vision correctable at 13" to 16", far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other, depth perception, ability to distinguish basic colors, shades of colors, hearing (aid permitted), emotional stability, mental stability, working closely with others, and working alone. Duties
The Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) Medical Director is an experienced physician who leads a diverse interdisciplinary team providing care to frail and vulnerable veterans in their homes. He/she collaborates with the HBPC Program Manager and provides medical leadership at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System. Reports to the Chief of Geriatrics and Extended Care Service. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package including: VHA Physician Total Rewards Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on): Approved Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Eligible: This position is eligible for EDRP - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. Approval - award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov for questions/assistance. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases. Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, and possible 5 days paid absence for CME). Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% 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.
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