Physician - Hospice & Palliative Care Director

4 weeks ago

Martinez, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time
Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.



Duties

**This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2024. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be April 19, 2024 with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks. Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.**

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Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
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

Northern California Healthcare System (NCHCS): The Northern California Healthcare System serves veteran patients across Northern to Central California at 13 care facilities and 10 community-based outpatient clinics. The Hospice and Palliative Care Section within this system provides comprehensive Palliative Care Consultations within the Sacramento VA Medical Center Acute Care Hospital and through outpatient clinics housed within the Sacramento VA Outpatient Clinic, the Martinez VA Outpatient Clinic, and the Stockton VA Outpatient Clinic. The Hospice and Palliative Care Section also services a 16-bed inpatient hospice unit at the Martinez Community Living Center.

The Hospice & Palliative care (HPC) medical director works under and reports to the ACOS for Geriatrics & Extended Care (GEC) and serves as a member of the Geriatrics & Extended Care Medical Staff and of the GEC Oversight Committee, attending assigned meetings, helping to assure adherence to its bylaws, rules, and regulations.

The major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Participates in establishing and maintaining policies, procedures and guidelines designed to assure provision of adequate, comprehensive, and timely services to Hospice & Palliative care programs throughout the NCHCS.
  • Monitors and evaluates the quality of medical services as an integral part of the overall quality assessments and improvement program and assuring compliance with JC and Long-Term Care Institute (LTCI) requirements, as they pertain to Hospice and Palliative care.
  • Provides clinical and administrative oversight to ensure the adequacy and appropriateness of the medical care provided to patients in HPC programs throughout the NCHCS.
  • Works collaboratively with the HPC Program Coordinator to formulate program-specific report cards and performance measures and to assist in the analyses and completion of action plans specific to palliative care programs.
  • Works with the HPC Program Coordinator to liaison with VISN and National HPC leadership.
  • In conjunction with the HPC Program Coordinator, chairs the Hospice and Palliative Care Subcommittee.
  • Oversees and directly supervises an interdisciplinary team of staff, including but not limited to physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, psychologists, and administrative support assistants.
  • Works to timely address and complete appropriate suspense's, patient advocacy concerns, White House and Congressional inquiries, and OIG requests.
  • Conducts focused and ongoing peer evaluations for staff, participates in Peer Review inquiries, and completes staff performance evaluations.
  • Coordinates clinical coverage and call responsibilities for HPC programs.
  • Mentors and provides orientation to new employees joining the Palliative Care Section.
  • Serves as HPC consultant as necessary to the providers throughout GEC programs.
  • Participates in educational didactics both formally and informally for HPC fellows and other trainees.
  • Provides comprehensive palliative care consultations and/or hospice services through the role of HPC Attending physician.

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