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. 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. Additional Requirement: None Preferred Experience: Board Certification in Internal Medicine or Family Practice. Prior management/leadership experience preferred. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: Daily intermittent walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, and carrying of lightweight items required. Rigid deadlines and need for high degree of accuracy periodically becomes stressful. ["The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. Duties: The CBOCs Provider Supervisor demonstrates skill in managing within the Primary Care Service Line and in applying effective management practices. The CBOCs Provider Supervisor will balance responsibilities in a complex environment, work independently, set priorities, delegate tasks, meet multiple deadlines, and develop and implement effective solutions for those problems. The CBOCs Provider Supervisor contributes to the development, implementation and maintenance of short- and long-term plans for the Primary Care Service Line, consistent with the facility strategic plan. The incumbent participates in policy and procedure development, the development of Quality Management (QM) monitors and the development of standards of care. He/she ensures compliance with these standards; Joint Commission, and other accrediting agency standards. The CBOCs Provider Supervisor reviews requests for initial and renewal credentials and clinical privileges, making recommendations regarding appointment and privileging action. Annually reviews all clinical privilege forms to ensure they correctly and adequately reflect the services being provided at the facility. Maintains performance data on providers including workload, clinical outcomes, appropriate and timely documentation, and maintenance of certification using this when recommending privileges and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE). The CBOCs Provider Supervisor will be responsible for completing annual reviews/proficiencies and Pay-for-performance. He/She will participate in process improvement projects. Reviews, interprets and effectively utilizes performance reports, benchmark data, budget cost/expenditure documents, staffing and other reports in decision making. Has basic understanding of healthcare finance, billing, utilization management, coding and documentation and ensures compliance with facility standards. Spends 75% of time in clinical practice, providing clinical leadership and problem solving for complex cases and ethical dilemmas. The other 25% of time is administrative to meet the requirements of the position. The CBOCs Provider Supervisor has oversight of Primary Care at Mason City or Fort Dodge/Carroll CBOCs. The CBOC Provider Supervisor will also have input and knowledge of all other services that are offered at the CBOCs. Direct professional supervision and accountability of CBOC provider staff. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Relocation Incentive: Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized. Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Contact VHAVISN23EDRP@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: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm or 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. ADHOC: May be authorized (Employee who Telework/perform Remote work on an occasional, episodic, or short-term, and have completed required telework training and telework agreement). This is not a virtual position."]
Providing Health Care for Veterans: The Veterans Health Administration is America’s largest integrated health care system, providing care at 1,255 health care facilities, including 170 medical centers and 1,074 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics), serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year.
