Physician (Physical Medicine & Rehab)

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Qualifications 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 PolicyDegree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic 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 accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency - or fellowship if applicable - was completedOR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship - first year of residency - or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United StatesOR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - 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 experiencesExceptions: 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 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 PRPsIn rare and unusual circumstances - the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer - who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience - accomplishments - performance - and qualifications warrant such actionProficiency in spoken and written EnglishPreferred Experience: Board certified or Board eligible - General PM&R outpatient including EMG/NCS and ultrasound guided joint injections - SCI - TBIPreferred is acupuncture certificationReference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/Physical Requirements: See VA Handbook 5005 - Part II - Appendix G2. Duties The PM&R physician must demonstrate a professional knowledge of - and skill in applying - a wide range of theories - principles - and methodologies of PM&R practice to a wide range of populations to include amputation - spinal cord injuries - neurological disease and musculoskeletal disease including but not limited to ultrasound guided joint injections - EMGs - and spasticity managementThe incumbent must have working knowledge of inpatient and outpatient services offered by PM&R to include occupational therapy - physical therapy - speech therapy - alternative medicine - and rehabilitation nursing care and will provide knowledge and guidance to those disciplines as necessaryThe incumbent is responsible for integrating the core values and mission of the Service into the rehabilitation processClinical: Accountable for adhering to established policies and procedures and for maintaining competencies consistent with assigned roles and responsibilitiesCollaborates to ensure direct patient care is medically necessary and reflects applicable medical and rehabilitative standards of careInteracts with the patient and caregiver(s) to explain therapy procedures - discuss treatment plans and motivate them to comply with indicated regimens and post-discharge activitiesInstructs - motivates - and assists patients to learn and improve functional activitiesProvides clinical instruction and supervision to medical students - residents and fellows as appropriate when conducting patient careEnsures that all Rehab Medicine provider outpatient clinics run efficiently - providing timely and courteous services to all Veterans/caregivers receiving rehabilitative careAll clinical inpatient and outpatient consults requesting rehabilitative services are reviewed and received according to policyDocumentation of patient care and patient care encounters are completed timely per hospital policyArranges and communicates the need for clinic coverage when a provider will be absent and as assigned by the Chief - PM&RSOther duties as assigned by the Chief - PM&RSAdministrative: Assists PM&RS to achieve excellence in all programs to include focus on financial management - resource utilization - accomplishment of strategic plans - safety - and treatment outcomesConducts peer reviews as assignedAs required by the Chief - PM&RS attends Service meetings and any other relevant committee meetings (including academic affiliates) where PM&RS representation is required and provides input as necessaryPromotes performance improvement in PM&R and assists in preparation for all applicable inspections (e.gEOC - The Joint Commission and OIG)Meets/Collaborates with leaders in other Services throughout the VA to promote rehabilitation services and interventions for appropriate patientsSupports Service - medical center - VISN and Central Office policies and proceduresParticipates in projects/activities supporting the ICARE core values: Integrity - Commitment - Advocacy - Respect - ExcellenceIdentifies and applies proactive and innovative approaches to apply continuous process improvement in a high reliability environment (HRO)Educational: Collaborates with other staff physicians to ensure proper education of medical students - residents and fellows including daily teaching - feedback - and grand rounds/lecture participation and presentingProvides education to other medical center Services regarding PM&R specific programs and treatment interventions that can assist patients and improve functional outcomesParticipates in educational activities to maintain highest degree of knowledge of the changing medical landscape and maintain and evidence based approach to care providedVA offers a comprehensive total rewards packageVHA Physician Total RewardsRecruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified applicantsEDRP 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 Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:00pm