Physician - Primary Care

SummaryThe 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information - refer to Required Documents below. Vacancy locations listed are at the main campus of each healthcare network. Additional vacancies are available at surrounding community based outpatient clinics (CBOC).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: Board Certification desired but not requiredReference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/Physical Requirements: Applicants must meet physical standards for the positionA physical examination prior to placement is requiredThis is a designated drug testing positionAfter appointment - you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug useRequires lifting 15-44 poundspushing (approx2 hours)reaching above shoulderuse of fingers and both handswalking and standing from 3-5 hours and kneelingAbility for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneouslyMust have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colorsHearing aid is permitted.DutiesVacancy locations listed are at the main campus of each healthcare networkAdditional vacancies are available at surrounding community based outpatient clinics (CBOC)The VHA's mission is to \"honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care to improve the health and well-being.\" VA New England leads the VHA's Primary Care initiative in employing the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model to leverage evidence based standardized health care practices toward optimizing the unique contributions of each discipline on the PACTThe team aims to empower and equip patients to take charge of their health and well-being by offering complimentary and integrative health care approaches that enhance self-empowerment - self-healing - and self-careOur smaller panel sizes - wide array of support services and virtual care options provide more flexibility for patients to engage in their own health care and with their teamProvide comprehensive assessment - diagnostic work-up and clinic intervention - including comprehensive patient assessment - health history - physical examination - and patient education to Veterans in the Primary Care team settingWorks collaboratively with other health care professionals to accomplish patient - service - and medical center goals - promoting and embracing the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model of care - utilizing Integrity - Commitment - Advocacy - Respect - Excellence (ICARE) values throughout the clinicDistinguish between normal and abnormal findings to establish a diagnosis and initiate appropriate response to emergency health problemsOrder and evaluate diagnostic tests as appropriate - recommend treatment and/or referralInitiate appropriate referrals and consultations to other clinical servicesInitiate - evaluate - and change orders for medicationsFollow Performance Measure guidelines - including completion of clinical remindersaccess and timeliness standardsprescription order entry - National VA formulary Requirements - and customer service standardsDemonstrates flexibility in responding to clinic demands - adhere to personal and professional obligations and responsibilitiesPractice and maintain ethical standards - and sustain a work environment that is harmonious and customer service orientedAssists with arranging continuity of care across the VHA system as neededWorks to provide leadership on site to ensure care is completed in required timeframesParticipates in Quality Improvement activitiesParticipates and attends medical center committees as assignedVA offers a comprehensive total rewards packageVHA Physician Total RewardsRecruitment/Relocation Incentive: Has been authorized for certain positionsWill be discussed during selection processEducation Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment):This position is eligible for the EDRP - a student loan payment reimbursement programYou must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start dateApproval - 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 applicationEDRP Authorized: Contact VHA EDRP Program Support - VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistanceLearn morePay: 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: Full Time and Part Time