Physician - Anesthesiologist - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive and EDRP Authorized
1 week ago
The VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Healthcare System is seeking an Anesthesiologist in Harlingen, TX
Recruitment/
Relocation Incentive:
Authorized for highly qualified individual Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Authorized. See "Education" section
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
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
English Language:
Proficiency in spoken and written English
Preferred Experience:
Board eligible and/or certified in anesthesiology
Clinical practice and management experience
Experience providing regional anesthesia
Experience in ambulatory surgery center environment
Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard
This can be found in the local Human Resources Office
Physical Requirements:
Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds; Light lifting, under 15 pounds; Light carrying, under 15 pounds; Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (6 hours); Standing (6 hours); Both legs required; Both eyes required; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Hearing (aid may be permitted); Mental/emotional stability; Ability to perform privileges; Independently performs physical exam as appropriate.
Duties "This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT & will remain open until July 22, 2024, or until all positions are filled.The first cut-off date is June 06, 2024.
Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.
Applicants will remain active for 3 months after their initial application is received and/or updated.After that time, you must update your application through your USAJobs account if you would like to be made active again for possible consideration during the open period.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized for highly qualified individual new to the federal government
Relocation Incentive:
Authorized for highly qualified individual currently working for the federal government Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized.
Please see \"Education\" section for additional information.Learn more.
EDRP Authorized:
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Contact , VISN17EDRP2@, 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:
Monday - Friday,
Bargaining Unit Status:
This position is part of the bargaining unit.
DUTIES The Anesthesiologist is responsible for direct patient care, clinical/administrative supervision of other anesthesia providers, and education of perioperative staff as well as students and residents when required.
The service line reports to the Chief of Surgery and will actively participate in supporting the Chief with analysis and proposals to improve productivity, efficiency and quality of perioperative care.
Primary place of employment is Harlingen but there may be occasions requiring travel to other facilities affiliated with VA TX Valley Coastal Bend to meet patient needs.
The anesthesiologist is responsible for ensuring that the complex mission of the Anesthesiology section is met in all phases of patient care, education and research/administrative functions.
Provides direct anesthesia care to perioperative patients and demonstrate understanding of diagnostic and therapeutic parameters as pertain to individual comorbidities and their implications in anesthetic care Provides consultative services regarding anesthesia recommendations Performs peer review for anesthesia providers internally as well as on request from other facilities.
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