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The Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare Systems (CAVHS) is seeking a Full Time Physician (ACOS Surgery) Position. This is an open-continuous announcement and will remain open until September 30, 2023, or until the position is filled (if a selection is made and offer accepted, announcement will be closed). Qualified applicants will be referred to the selecting official every two weeks from the opening date of the announcement. 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 Eligible ~ Board Certified ~ Service Chief experience (Leadership, Executive Leadership Team). 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: ~ Light lifting, under 15 pounds ~ Light carrying, under 15 pounds ~ Use of fingers ~ Both hands required ~ Both legs required ~ Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously ~ Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other ~ Both eyes required ~ Ability to distinguish basic colors ~ Ability to distinguish shades of colors ~ Hearing (aid may be permitted) ["The Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) consists of two inpatient campuses located at Little Rock and North Little Rock, Arkansas. Little Rock is the capital city of Arkansas, located in the central part of the state. Little Rock has earned a reputation among history buffs, foodies and art lovers as an exciting place to live. Residents can spend their weekend exploring the historic Arkansas State Capitol, wandering through the Arkansas Art Center or enjoying, the beautiful Ozark Mountains. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Eligible Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Eligible 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 Duties and Responsibilities ~ Oversight of clinical and administrative functions of general and specialty surgery services as well as anesthesia service. ~ Oversight for credentialing and privileging for all licensed independent practitioners within Surgery and Anesthesia Services, to include Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation. ~ Liaison with Human Resources for recruitment and retention of clinicians. ~ Budgetary oversight for all subspecialty sections within Surgery and Anesthesia Services. ~ Oversight for responses to Executive Correspondence, Action Items, and other inquiries ~ Responsibility for continued readiness for accrediting bodies in coordination with QSV Service ~ Ongoing quality improvement in collaboration with QSV Service. ~ Responsibility for access and consult management in Surgery and Anesthesia Service ~ Coordination with Academic Affiliates and ACOS Education to allow for successful management of training programs within Surgery and Anesthesia Services. ~ Advocate for research endeavors in collaboration with Research Service. ~ Ongoing clinical care at 25% time or less. ~ Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 0700-1530 or 0730-1600."]

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