Physician(Geriatrics) Hospice

2 months ago


Tampa, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time
Summary

This is an open continuous announcement that will remain open until filled. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Eligible applicants will be referred each week for consideration until a selection is made.

Tampa's VA Medical Center Geriatrics and Extended Care Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Hospice & Palliative Care Section Chief Physician. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program.



Duties

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.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at VISN8CCOE@va.gov if you have any questions or concerns. 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
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

The HPC Section Chief supervises physicians (MD), physician assistants (PA) and advanced practice registered nurses (APRN). Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Providing administrative (supervisor and section) and clinical oversight of all HPC programs.
  • Planning, developing, and maintaining a comprehensive program to ensure compliance with applicable standards.
  • Ensuring the implementation and maintenance of standards for medical providers and forecasts requirements necessary to maintain and increase the efficiency and effectiveness of clinical care while participating in establishing policies, procedures, and guidelines for the delivery of services.
  • Recommends clinical privileges for medical providers and functions as Supervising/Collaborating physician for providers in HPC section.
  • Advises the ACOS/GECS about the adequacy and appropriateness of the scope of services, space, and staffing levels to the needs presently and in the future.
  • Communicates provider responsibilities, medical care policies, procedures and guidelines to all providers in HPC section, and coordinates providers assignments, covering inpatient/outpatient (including cross-covering), yearly proficiencies, and communicates staff availability on a regular basis to all appropriate GECS sections and staff members.
  • Evaluate referrals for appropriateness for assignment to GERIPACT or and discuss referral with the primary care physician, the patient, and the appropriate GEC physicians. Attendance and participation at GEC meetings, VISN 8, National, and section is expected.
  • Cross coverage for ACOS and other GECS Physicians during absences, as well as night on-call coverage of patients in Community Living Center (CLC) and Hospice and Palliative Care unit (HPCU), and Home-Based Primary Care (HBPC, when contacted by HBPC APP On-Call) which is shared among all GEC physicians. This includes occasional weekend and holiday coverage.
  • Contributes to the training of medical students, Internal Medicine residents and Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellows, and other interdisciplinary trainees.
  • Work collaboratively with VA staff and community partners and participate in performance improvement activities and research where appropriate.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
(Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs).



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