OCA-FY26-Physician - Primary Care

SummaryThe 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below.QualificationsTo 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 RequirementsUnited States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA PolicyDegree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicineThe 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 completedCurrent - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of ColumbiaResidency 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 experiencesResidents 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-basisPRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privilegedrather - they are to have a ""scope of practice"" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervisionAdditionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPsProficiency in spoken and written EnglishPreferred Experience: Primary care provider - Board certified Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting (45lbs & over)straight pulling (6hrs)pushing (2hrs)use of fingerswalking (6hrs)standing (2hrs)repeated bending (6hrs)specific visual requirement (see computer screen)ability to distinguish colorshearing (aid may be permitted).DutiesVA offers a comprehensive total rewards packageVHA Physician Total RewardsRecruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): NOT Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn moreEDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentiveContact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov - for questions/assistancePay: 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 Incumbents may serve as a Physician in a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) settingHe/she will be responsible for providing medical care in an outpatient setting following PACT principlesMay provide medical care using Telehealth for remote patients - or travel to other CBOCs to cover provider shortageDuties include - but are not limited to: Provides comprehensive Primary Care to a panel of assigned patients using the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model of care deliveryInterfaces with NON-VA providers (DoD and Community) to ensure smooth transitions in careContributes to achieving Performance Measure clinical outcome targets in the area of access to care - quality of care - efficiency - process improvement - and patient satisfactionPrescribe medications and enter consults to specialty clinics utilizing electronic medical records systemsPractice in accordance with professional standards - core values - and with a commitment to excellent serviceComplete clinical reminders for chronic disease management and prevention when dueComplete progress notes - encounters - secure messages - and view alter notifications according to VHA timeliness standardsPrescribe medications and enter consults to specialty clinics utilizing electronic medical records systemsProvide and coordinate clinical related Employee Health services working in conjunction with the Human Resources departmentAssist in completing Environmental Agents Registry exams Demonstrates proficiency in practice - planning - and self-direction in goal setting for managing each Veteran's medical needs - pursuant to scope of practice for Primary Care (PA-C)Communicates and treats customers (veterans - their representatives - visitors - and all VA staff) in a courteous - tactful - and respectful mannerProvides customer with consistent information according to established policies and proceduresHandles conflict and problems in dealing with customers constructively and appropriatelyProtects printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws - federal regulations - VA statutes and policy - and VHA policyprotect the data from unauthorized release or from loss - alteration - or unauthorized deletionfollow applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files - release of access codes - etc. - as set out in the computer access agreement signed by the incumbentProtects printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws - federal regulations - VA statutes and policy - and VHA policyVAPAHCS April 2008 protect the data from unauthorized release or from loss - alteration - or unauthorized deletionfollow applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files - release of access codes - etc. - as set out in the computer access agreement signed by the incumbentWork Schedule: Monday - Friday7am - 5pmvariable tours