Job 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.

Job Description

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. Education: 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. License: 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. Preferred Experience: Must be a competent physician who has completed Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Neurology, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine Residency training. Certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) is preferred but not required. Preferably he/she should have made contributions in either wound care, neurological conditions, SCI, rehab and/or medical care, education and research to be suitable for an academic appointment at the affiliated medical school and possess leadership skills in coordination of activities of various ancillary staff, house staff, therapists, other rehabilitation professionals, and students. Experience in wound management or in managing and rehabilitating patients who have disorders of function across the spectrum of rehabilitation-related illnesses is strongly preferred. Demonstrates knowledge of preventive medicine and primary care as related to SCI/D (e.g. complications of disorders & treatments, side effects of medications used), the role of non-physician health care professionals and health care evaluation. Hands-on experience working in a clinical or hospital environment, preferably in a similar specialty or department. Previous experience in supervisory or managerial positions within healthcare settings. Familiarity with healthcare administration, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource management. Experience with quality assurance and improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards and regulations. Proven ability to lead and manage diverse teams, including staff training and performance evaluations. Strong background in patient care and understanding patient needs and expectations. Understanding of healthcare laws, regulations, and accreditation processes (e.g., HIPAA, JCAHO). Excellent verbal and written communication skills, essential for interacting with staff, patients, and stakeholders. Competence in using healthcare information systems and electronic medical records (EMRs). Experience handling emergencies and crisis situations effectively. Experience working with a variety of healthcare professionals, fostering a collaborative environment. Skills in managing projects, including planning, execution, and evaluation within a healthcare context. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: This position may require potentially long periods of continued Moderate lifting of 15-44 pounds, Moderate carrying of 15-44 pounds, Reaching above shoulder, Use of fingers, Both hands required, Walking for 8 hours, Standing for 8 hours, Kneeling for 1 hour, Repeated bending for 4 hours, Both legs required, Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4, Specific visual requirement of DVA Correctable to 20/40. Both eyes required, Ability to distinguish basic colors, Hearing (aid may be permitted).