Physician (Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service)

6 days ago

Biloxi, Mississippi, United States Veterans Health Administration Full time
Summary

This position oversees all Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Inpatient and Outpatient Programs at the main VAMC and CBOCs offered by our level 1c facility.

The candidate will ensure a fertile environment for PM&R faculty who conduct research at the VA and lead our efforts to expand our scholarly investigation at the VA.

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 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 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
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English

Preferred Experience:
Three years or more of supervisory experience Two years of experience providing physical medicine and rehabilitation care American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR) (Certified/Eligible)

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:

Light lifting, under 15 pounds; light carrying, under 15 pounds; use of fingers; both hands required; walking 0.5 hours; standing 0.5 hours; kneeling 0.5 hours; repeated bending 0.5 hours; both legs required; working closely with others; and working alone.

Duties "Biloxi - Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System The Mississippi Gulf Coast is a great place to live and work You'll find picturesque, white-sand beaches lining the Gulf of Mexico, exciting, fun-filled outdoor activities to include boating, fishing and championship golf courses, taste-tantalizing cuisine, plentiful shopping, and must-see cultural attractions.

Mississippi's Gulf Coast also features unlimited stakes gaming, top-name entertainment, and spectacular stage shows you won't want to miss.

With a unique combination of attractions that will please everyone, Mississippi's Gulf Coast is undoubtedly \"the\" place to live and work VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be eligible for

Highly Qualified Applicants 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 Major Duties/Responsibilities are but not limited to the following: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Inpatient and Outpatient Program Provides supervision for physicians and other providers who care for inpatients in acute medicine/surgery, acute psychiatry, rehabilitation, skilled nursing and residential treatment with rehabilitation-relevant diagnoses and need for physiatrist care.

Provides both primary and consulting outpatient supervision of care for patients with specific diagnoses/needs inclusive of physical and occupational therapies, amputee program, spinal cord injury program, chronic pain management program and electrodiagnostic (EMG) clinic, as well as the array of programs relevant to Whole Health/Complementary and Integrative Health such as acupuncture, chiropractic care, massage treatment and hypnosis; provide inpatient consult coverage as needed.

PM&R Administrative Responsibilities Oversees staff associated with rehabilitation programs, including professional & administrative supervision and clinical supervision broadly in the major subspecialty areas of rehabilitation including neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, pulmonary, oncologic, neuromuscular, and loss of limb.

Ensures the delivery of PM&R services effectively during administrative hours.

Reviews complaints and compliments about PM&RS staff and their practice, and works with patient advocates and congressional liaisons with the goal to optimize patient safety and resolve.

Validates and consults regarding labor mapping and outpatient clinic profiles for PM&R staff.
Disseminates information pertinent to PM&R practice at the facility.
Develops clinical screening processes that support timely scheduling of patients.
Writes, modifies, and /or reviews PM&R program policies and procedures.
Makes decisions regarding resolution of difficult problems when required.
Assesses and executes the most efficient deployment of staff.
Participates in recruiting qualified physicians, therapists and other clinicians, as well as administrative staff.
Participates in the oversight of facility PM&RS clinical privileging/scope of practice processes, and peer review processes.
Participates in credentialing and privileging of PM&R providers and licensed independent practitioner.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule:
Monday- Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm"

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