Physician (Pain Section Chief) Clinical Resource Hub

Full Job Description

The Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) Clinical Resource Hub (CRH) TelePain Section Chief, is a VISN based leadership position located in VISN 17.

The CRH TelePain Section Chief is under the supervision of the VISN 17 CRH Specialty Care Chief.

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), b) 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: Three to five years of experience in writing standard operating procedures in outpatient or inpatient setting.

Three to five years of direct experience in projects geared toward patient safety, efficiency, and customer service. Three to five years of experience as a Pain Management program manager.

Board certified or board eligible in a medical specialty or subspecialty relevant to pain care and to the mission of the VISN 17 CRH with at least 5 years of relevant practice experience.

Exceptional customer service record and ability to resolve conflicts and disputes between employees or customers Experience in working with various teams or services for the common good of the patient.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Physical Requirements: Light lifting, under 15 pounds; Use of fingers; Walking (1 hour); Standing (1 hour); Ability to distinguish basic colors; Hearing (aid may be permitted). Major Duties:

As a part of the VISN CRH Team, the TelePain Section Chief will contribute significantly to the completion of projects and utilization of resources to support the mission and goals of the VISN CRH.

This individual is responsible for providing TelePain specific education and consultation to CRH and VISN leadership, ensuring that CRH services are completed at the highest standard.

This CRH TelePain Section Chief is required to exercise a high level of leadership and organizational skill, independent judgment, problem-solving ability, and content expertise in program development, implementation and evaluation.

The position requires the ability communicate effectively with field staff and VISN, CRH, and VA Central Office (VACO) leadership on a variety of clinical and administrative strategic priorities.

The position requires travel to provide training and consultation with VISN, CRH Spoke sites, and facility leadership. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

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: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm CST