Physician (Primary Care-Women's Health Medical Director)

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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 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. 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: Primary care trained physician (MD/DO ) with a focus in women's health and experience with the following procedures: endometrial biopsy, Nexplanon insertion and removal, IUD insertion and removal.

(Preference for clinicians proficient in Women's Health procedures with PACT management experience) Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity.

This position requires mostly periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. Transferring patients and objects may be required.

The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations.

The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients/residents who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders.

The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on stakeholder needs.

See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. Major Duties:

Primary Care Physicians within the Primary Care Service at the Salisbury VA Healthcare System (VAHCS) are required to be familiar with the concepts, tools, and technology within the field of Family Practice.

The incumbent will serve as the Women's Health Medical Director (WHMD), responsible for clinical and performance improvement activities for female veterans receiving care within the Salisbury VAHCS.

The incumbent should be recognized by peers for clinical competence in Women's Health Primary Care in an outpatient setting and as a clinical leader in the field of Women's Health.

Duties include but are not limited to: Administrative: Professional oversight of all Designated Women's Health PCPs (DWHPCPs) in the SBYHCS to ensure proficiency and competency in providing comprehensive care to female Veterans.

Collaborates with all PACT disciplines to support PACT, including monitoring and improving PACT metrics, supporting new initiatives and improving HEDIS measures Responsible for working with the quality team, the WVPM and primary care leadership to eliminate gender disparities in performance.

Responsible for meeting the performance improvement requirements of both the Joint Commission and the Department of Veterans Affairs Participates in performance improvement projects leading to improved measurable outcomes for Veterans.

Participates in the Women's Health Committee, and others as designated by the Deputy ACOS or ACOS.

Active participation in joint leadership meetings at the site or at other forums as assigned by the Deputy ACOS or ACOS.

Active participation in regular rounding with PACT discipline supervisors and managers, addressing issues and concerns raised by staff in a timely and appropriate manner.

Regularly rounding at all sites of care within the SBYHCS to meet with DWHPCPs, Enrollment, and Primary Care Leadership Utilizes workload statistics and other data to ensure optimum availability of staff to meet patient needs.

Ensures compliance with employee responsibility and code of conduct in accordance with Medical Center policies.

Maintains communication with phone calls to clinical services through scheduled meetings/telephone calls or site visits.

Address action Items, Congressional Request for Response, White House Hotline complaints, Issue Briefs, and patient complaint calls Works closely with the Patient Advocate and customer service stakeholders to improve Patient Experience.

Participates in inspections and corrective actions (EOC Rounds, Security Inspections, TJC) as required.

Clinical: Directs and proctors the women's health clinical activities of the Patient Aligned Care Teams (PACT) providers in the primary care clinics.

Works collaboratively with the Women's Veteran Program Manager (WVPM) and other disciplines and service chiefs to assure quality medical care.

Promotes virtual care modalities for care delivery and ensures incorporation of such modalities into daily operations of Designated Women's Health Primary Care Providers (DWHPCPs).

Works cooperatively with the Salisbury VA Medical Center and other outpatient clinics of Salisbury VA Healthcare System. Coordinates care and transfer of care to their facilities when needed.

Participates in, plans and promotes educational programs for women's health care. This list of job duties is not inclusive of all duties associated with this position.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.

EDRP Authorized: 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.

Contact James Grimm at James.Grimm@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator 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 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: 8:00am - 4:30p, M-F