Physician (Primary Care-NTX Facilities) with Recruitment/Relocation Incentive/EDRP

SummaryThe VA North Texas Health Care System is currently recruiting for a Physician (Primary Care) for various clinics in Bonham - Dallas - Ft. Worth - Garland - Plano - and Tyler - TX. A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized to highly qualified candidates. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)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 PolicyEducation: Degree 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 completedLicensure and Registration: 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 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: Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - b) OR Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) -OR 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 PRPsPhysical Requirements: See outlined belowEnglish Language ProficiencyPhysicians appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C.7402(d) and 7407(d)Preferred Experience: Board Certification as a Family - Internal or Ambulatory Medicine Experience in Women's Health Proficient/knowledge in computer programs Reference: VA Regulations - specifically VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification StandardThis can be found in the local Human Resources Officehysical Requirements: moderate lifting (15-44 pounds) - light carrying (under 15 pounds) - pushing - reaching above shoulder - use of fingers - walking - standing - both legs requireshearing (aid permitted)DutiesThe Primary Care Physician (PACT Team) is accountable for adhering to established policies and standards of care/standards of practice in evaluating - tracking - and following up on patient care and works in collaboration with heath care professionals to provide longitudinal case management of the PCP's entire PACT panel with independent care delivery for acute/same day needs - or when otherwise requested by the PCPDuties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Provide independent care delivery for chronic - acute/same day medical needsThe type of care is served to the Veteran population - with diseases consistent with those seen in the general population namely diabetes - hypertension - hyperlipidemia - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - mental health disorders - etcA part of your responsibility is to write orders for diagnostic testing - prescribe medications - consult with specialty service - and utilize computerized/electronic medical recordsMajor function of the position includes Health risk Assessment - goal setting for prevention - and chronic diseases managementA major focus is in preventive medicine with focus on the achievement of positive outcomes for patients - improve coordination of care - decrease clinic waits or delays - and appropriate use of resourcesProvide direct patient care to include - but are not limited to: history and physicals - medication management - evaluation of diagnostic tests and treatment planning - clinical reminder completion as applicableFunction as a leader in the PACT approach in the delivery of care - which emphasizes a team-based approach to healthcareOversee PACTs compliance to Message Manager - MyHealtheVet - and encounter completionProficient in Tele-Health to home visits (VA Video Connect) - and Comprehensive Women's Health careDocument all medical information in an electronic medical recordPerform medication reconciliationOther duties as assignedWork Schedule: Monday-Friday (8:00 a.m- 4:30 p.m.) VHA offers a comprehensive total rewards packageVHA Physician Total RewardsRecruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn moreEDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentiveContact vhaedrpprogramsupport@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