Emergency Ambulance Service Chief

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Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under previous qualification standard at time of initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation. - Basic Requirements: US Citizenship (non-citizens only if cannot recruit qualified citizens). Degree of doctor of medicine or equivalent from VA-approved school. Current full unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State/Territory/Commonwealth or DC. Residency training: must have completed residency training approved by Secretary of VA in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Then details about approved residencies: (1) ACGME/AOA approved; (2) One year post-medical school training (internship - first year of residency - or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME/AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under full unrestricted license) in US; (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by minimum of three years of verified independent practice in US (performing under full unrestricted license) performing duties related to position they are applying for (US fellowships creditable) - which local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems appropriate professional training and believes has exposed physician to appropriate range of patient care experiences. Exceptions: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent 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. In rare and unusual circumstances - Facility Director can submit a memo to VISN Director through VISN Chief Medical Officer - who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to residency training requirement for physicians whose composite record of experience - accomplishments - performance - and qualifications warrant such action. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Additional Requirement: This ED Physician must be board certified (BC) or board eligible (BE) in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM only). Board eligibility will not exceed 5 years from date of graduation from residency. The incumbent must maintain competencies as indicated in their delineation of privileges. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Physical Requirements: The physical requirements of this position include lifting - prolonged standing - frequent bending - stooping - walking - reaching and repetitive motion. The mental/sensory requirements include recall - reasoning - problem-solving - hearing - speaking clearly - writing - keyboarding - reading and logical thinking. The work environment requiring handling of multiple priorities - frequent - sometimes intense customer interactions - the ability to adapt to frequent changes in a potentially noisy environment to include outdoor duties. There may be the need to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to disease - illness - and hazardous materials. - Duties: This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS announcement (typo). Qualified applicants will be forwarded to the hiring manager on a weekly basis. The Section Chief: Emergency Ambulance Service (EAS) is a physician leader responsible for the clinical and operational oversight of the VA-based ambulance and related out-of-hospital emergency medical services program - which is an integral component of the Emergency Medicine Service. This position provides medical direction and physician oversight for all aspects of ambulance-based care - including emergency response - interfacility transport - and other out-of-hospital clinical activities performed by EMS personnel operating under facility authority. The incumbent ensures that all ambulance service activities are recognized and managed as the practice of medicine - requiring direct or indirect physician oversight - continuous quality improvement - and integration with broader VA and community emergency care systems. The Section Chief works collaboratively with Emergency Medicine leadership - external EMS agencies - hospital administration - nursing - and allied health staff to promote safe - patient centered - and efficient care across the continuum from initial contact through definitive in hospital care. Serves as an Emergency Medicine Physician in Emergency Medicine Service with responsibility for the delivery of emergency care at the Fayetteville VAMC ED. The incumbent will provide clinical and administrative support to the Emergency Department including the Fast Track - Telehealth - and other areas as assigned. The physician must be a board-certified/board eligible Emergency Medicine Physician. The incumbent reports to the Chief/Deputy Chief or designee of Emergency Medicine Service for all clinical - administrative - and quality performance matters. The incumbent will serve as the acting ED chief as needed. This is just a sample of the duties that the incumbent will be expected to perform: Performs high-level - autonomous patient-centered care to all individuals presenting to the Emergency Department - ensuring rapid evaluation and management of undifferentiated acute conditions. Functions at the top of scope - practicing independently under established VA and facility policies while maintaining close collaboration with attending emergency physicians. Demonstrates advanced procedural competencies in emergency medicine - including but not limited to: iAirway management (including endotracheal intubation and advanced airway adjuncts) iiVascular access (central and arterial lines - ultrasound guided IV placement) iiiTrauma and orthopedic procedures (reductions - splinting - and joint aspirations) ivPoint-of-care ultrasound (FAST exam - cardiac ultrasound - procedural guidance) vWound care (complex laceration repairs - abscess drainage). Serves as the Medical Director for the Ambulance Service Program or equivalent role as designated by the facility - providing direction for all clinical care delivered in the out-of-hospital environment by ambulance personnel in accordance with local and national Emergency Ambulance Services (EAS) protocols. Develops - approves - and periodically updates medical protocols - clinical practice guidelines - and standing orders for ambulance service staff - ensuring compliance with VA policy - National Emergency Medicine Office (NEMO - EAS - applicable regulations - and evidence-based practice. May serve on various other Fayetteville VAMC Committees at the discretion of the Chief of the Emergency Medicine Service. - VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Available to highly qualified candidates. Relocation Incentive: Available to eligible candidates. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the EDRP Coordinator - Cheryl Lahair - at cheryl.lahair@va.gov for questions/assistance. Learn more. 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. 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