Physician - HOSPITALIST

Summary

Contract Buy Out Program: This position may be eligible for the Physician Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP), which authorizes VHA to buy out service contracts (Locum agreements, loan repayments, sign-on bonus contracts, Physician owned practices) in exchange for employment at certain rural or highly rural facilities for a period of obligated service (min 4 years). For additional information and eligibility requirements, contact the VA Contract Buy Out Program Manager at vacontractbuyoutprog@va.gov

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. 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.

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Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): AUTHORIZED FOR HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES UPON NEGOTIATION
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
EDRP Authorized: Contact 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: Full Time

The incumbent is responsible for a major specialty program or programs at a multiple divisions facility. Incumbent may be responsible for the Service Line within one or multi divisions (Topeka/Leavenworth) and 9 CBOCS. He/she assumes professional, technical, and administrative responsibilities for programs extended to these areas as assigned The incumbent may be responsible for various fund control points assigned to the program within the assigned areas. The incumbent manages and controls the use of data related to these programs regarding day to day functioning and program evaluation. The incumbent has the responsibility for coordinating staffing, work assignments, budget, treatment services provided and criteria for the programs. The Service Chief of ED/Acute Specialty Medicine/Clinical Specialty Lab is responsible for the overall clinical and administrative functions of
ED/Acute Specialty Medicine/Clinical Specialty Lab.

The Service Chief for ED/Acute Specialty Medicine/Clinical Specialty Lab has overall responsibility and accountability for ensuring implementation of established policies and for providing overall direction in the continuing operation of the service line. The incumbent monitors and ensures medical staff compliance with agency regulations, medical staff bylaws, The Joint Commission standards and other appropriate regulations. The incumbent directly supervises an interdisciplinary staff of physicians, physician extenders.

The Service Chief is responsible for Collaboration and Coordination within their own service line and with the various service lines at EKHCS. They are responsible to have effective written and oral communication and interpersonal skills. Incumbent must have strong leadership, communication skills with the ability to collaboration and work in cooperation within their own and other service lines.

Performance measures and monitors are the responsibility of the Service Chief as well as promoting adherence to VA regulations and Joint Commission standards, OIG requirements and SOARS guidelines. Incorporation of operational efficiencies includes reduction of overtime, increased inpatient workload/throughput; clinic access, missed opportunity, accurate documentation minimizing copy and paste are to be compliant. The Service Chief ED/Acute Specialty Medicine/Clinical Specialty Lab is required to implement and support effective performance improvement initiatives that improve clinical outcomes and customer satisfaction.

1. Coordinates care in all areas of the ED/Acute Specialty Medicine/Clinical Specialty Lab Service lines at their designated division or both divisions, Emergency Department, Inpatient Providers, Respiratory, Cardiology, Neurology, Dermatology and any expansion in the future; develops and oversees the care and supervision provided by both physicians and mid-level providers; provides direct patient care to patients and provides clinical guidance to mid-level providers. The Service Chief is expected to manage a caseload with 40% clinical time.
2. Is responsible for the progressive improvement of the service delivery, which may include programmatic participation in initiatives within the facility.
3. Other duties as assigned

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