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The Physician Supervisor provides administrative, clinical, and programmatic leadership for Primary Care programs to ensure achievement of the clinical, research, and education goals and applicable performance measures. 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 Requirements: The incumbent must be a board-certified, and BLS certified physician in his/her specialty with advanced clinical experience as well as demonstrated administrative and leadership skill. The incumbent must be eligible to beclinically privileged in a medicine discipline. The criteria for meeting these expectations include: 1. Leadership acumen sufficient to provide direction for single and complex programs in the delivery of Ambulatory Care Services to outpatients; 2. Management experience with strong administrative and interpersonal skills: 3. Demonstrated skills in providing clinical interface with academic affiliates and other key stakeholders; 4. Management experience regarding university generated education programs and specialty training programs; 5. Demonstrated commitment to an interdisciplinary approach to patient care delivery; 6. Documented ability to coordinate a broad continuum of programs; and7. Demonstrates abilities to work well within an executive 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: The work is largely office based and in a sedentary setting. No manual labor is required above ordinary situations. Incumbent must be capable of using a computer given that all clinical charting is electronic. ["VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. EDRP Position Information: This position may be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan reimbursement program within VHA. You must meet specific individual eligibility criteria in accordance with VHA Policy and apply for EDRP within four (4) months of appointment. Final award amount and program start date is determined after review of a complete EDRP application and supporting documentation by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services Office. The EDRP Coordinators can be reached at VISN9HREDRP@va.gov. 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 Recruitment Incentive: MAY be authorized for highly qualified individuals. 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 Functions and Responsibilities: The Physician Supervisor must be proficient in all aspects of the general practice of Primary Care. Specifically, the provider should possess the expertise and competency to perform the following: 1. Fully implement the components and processes relative to the VHA Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH)healthcare system design. 2. Coordinate care for a panel of outpatients as assigned by TVHS. 3. Evaluate and treat acute and chronic health problems for scheduled and unscheduled patients in the clinicsetting. 4. Perform histories and physical exams. 5. Provides appropriate documentation to minimally include history, physical exam findings, diagnosis, definitive care plan and disposition of the patient. 6. Ensures that patients are appropriately closed-out including disposition that clearly indicates the next steps of care. 7. Ensures that each patient is provided a list of current medications and an appointment list at close-out. 8. Perform office procedures contained within approved privileges. 9. Prescribe medications as appropriate. 10. Order routine laboratory, radiological and diagnostic tests and provide initial interpretation of results. 11. Communicate test results to patients. 12. Respond to questions and other inquiries from patients. 13. Initiate or expedite requests for consultations and special tests. 14. Provide education to the patient and family as necessary. 15. Order immunizations and other preventive or screening services as necessary. 16. Screen patients to determine the need for hospitalization. 17. Perform Basic Life Support as necessary. 18. Communicate clinical findings to other providers using the Computerized Patient Record System. 19. Function as the managing physician for nurse practitioners and/or physician assistants as assigned by TVHS. 20. Function as a preceptor for residents in the clinic setting as assigned by TVHS. 21. Treats patients 18 years of age or greater 22. Consistently communicates and treats customers, (veterans, their representatives, visitors and all VA staff in a courteous, tactful and respectful manner. Incumbent will provide the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures and will handle conflicts and problems when dealing with customers constructively and appropriately. 23. Incumbent will protect 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 statures and policy and VHA policy. Incumbent protects data from unauthorized release, or from loss, alteration, or unauthorized deletion and follows applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files and release of access codes, etc. 24. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday"]

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