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Summary

The physician is to assist in the direction - coordination - and supervision of clinical and programmatic efforts for the delivery of Employee / Occupational Health - Environment Registry/Burn Pit - Agent Orange - Persian Gulf and Gulf War Exams and Compensation and Pension in the CWBY Bay Pines VAMC and its community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs). Serves as a provider for patients who require care within the assigned clinic structure.

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) - 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: Board certified in Occupational Health - Internal Medicine or Family Medicine OR Board eligibility preferred
• 3 year approved ACGME or equivalent residency
• The Physician to have significant experience clinical experience in occupational health - primary care - or equivalent clinical background
• Medical Review Officer - Certified medical examiner for commercial motor vehicle drivers - and certification as an independent medical examiner for disability exams 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 moderate lifting up to 44 lbs. - carrying objects up to 15 lbs. - frequent reaching above shoulder - use of fingers - hands and legs - use of cranes and motor vehicles - walking & standing up to 8 hours - bending and climbing and able to hear whisper
• The incumbent must be physically - emotionally and mentally stable in order to efficiently perform the essential functions of this position without hazard to themselves or others.

Duties

• 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
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): EDRP Authorized: Contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at VISN8CCOE@va.gov if you have any questions or concerns
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• 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 Physician (Occupational Medicine/ Employee Health/ Compensation & Pension) duties consist of but are not limited to the following: Coordinates health care needs according to guidelines established by the Department of Veterans Affairs and sound medical practice
• Primarily responsible for evaluations pertaining to Compensation and Pension examinations requested by the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA)
• Perform in certain instances - state department examinations - veteran's insurance examinations and periodic or separation examinations of armed services military personnel
• Is cognizant of the fact that he/she is engaging in forensic examination that may involve besides patient history and examination - review of extensive documents as needed that pertains to the patient's disability claim
• Using the computerized medical record system for progress notes - orders - and medical record review and completion of such records in a complete and timely manner
• Utilizes and promotes approved standards of care - procedures - methods and techniques - safety precautions and protocols in their application to this population in all settings
• Performs examinations to include history and physical findings and expanded single organ/system compensation and pension exams as indicated
• Renders an opinion supported by facts to establish the presence or absence of disease or condition making patient eligible/ineligible for compensation and/or pension
• Follows guidance periodically issued by VBA and DMA and as relayed by the medical Director of C&P Documents the above in report format utilizing information technology per standards acceptable to VBA and DMA
• Reviews - tracks - and evaluates quality improvement initiatives related to Occupational Health/Compensation & Pension
• Develops and/or reviews protocols - order sets - clinical reminders - and note templates relating to Occupational Health/Compensation & Pension
• Participates and attends medical center committees as assigned by the Chief of Primary Care and the Chief of Staff
• Actively stays informed of the status of Occupational Health/Compensation & Pension programs in the VA and disseminates pertinent information to clinical staff at the CWBY Bay Pines VAMC
• Assures self-development responsibilities and maintains current knowledge of trends in clinical care and the theory - evidence base and implementation of Occupational Health Management
• Coordinates and participates in clinical research programs when appropriate
• If involved in an outgoing research project - abides by all VA regulations governing research protocols/policies and/or procedures
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor
• The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs).