Physician-Physical Medicine & Rehab-Recruitment Incentive-EDRP Approved

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.

Duties

The duties and responsibilities of the general physician at Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Service include, but may not be limited to: Performs initial histories and physical examinations on PM&R patients with neurological, musculoskeletal condition, neuromuscular condition, and functional impairment. Reviews relevant medical information and formulates diagnosis and treatment plan, using patient-centered approach and following evidence-based practice principles. Prescribes medications and other interventions within approved privileges. Performs PM&R related procedures such as electromyography (EMG), joint injections, Bursa injections, Botox injection etc., within approved privilege. Provides ongoing care for established patients and refers to other specialties and other health care professionals (chiropractor, physical therapy, massage therapy, yoga, acupuncture etc.) as indicated. Checks Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Database, monitors drug test results; and enters controlled substance orders as indicated clinically. Orders and follows up on diagnostic studies timely (such as laboratory tests, x-rays, MRIs and other imaging studies, electrocardiograms, etc.). Finishes patient notes and encounters timely. Carries out health promotion and disease prevention activities Initiates requests for consultation services with other VA and Non-VA services (community care) if indicated. Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with employees, volunteers, consumers, and stakeholders within the VA and outside community agencies. Attending all appropriate meetings (interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, departmental/section staff meetings, other committees as appropriate, etc.) is necessary. Initiates or collaborates in the performance improvement processes and complies with performance measures as required by the VHA and for the PM&R Service. This work will include referring cases for Protected Peer Review (Focus Peer Review and Ongoing Peer Review). Completes the continuing education hours needed for maintaining professional licensure. Demonstrates professional behavior that conforms to VA regulations and policy, state and federal laws, and ethical codes of appropriate professional accrediting organizations. Provides academic teaching and clinical supervision to various disciplines and levels of training, including fellows, residents, students, advanced practice providers (APPs), and other interdisciplinary team members. Serve as a consultant to other medical center staff and trainees as appropriate. Offers consultation to colleagues and students on the treatment of patients treated in specialty areas, rendering professional opinions based on experience and expertise and role modeling effective practice skills. Serves on service level, medical center, Healthcare System, VISN, and/or National VA committees or task forces, as assigned. Represents the Medical Center or Healthcare System at professional/program community group/events and committees if needed. Communicates with different stakeholders effectively. Provides cross-coverage for other PM&R physicians as needed when they are on leave VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be Authorized Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact [email protected], 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 $2,000 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: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

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 Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic 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 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 completed; OR (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 States; OR (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 experiences. Exceptions: 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 basis. PRPs are not considered indepe