Physician (Vascular Surgeon)

1 week ago


Des Moines, Iowa, United States Veterans Health Administration Full time
Summary
The Central Iowa VA Health Care System is currently recruiting for a full time, permanent Vascular Surgeon. This position is located in the Surgical service line.
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:

Board Certified Vascular Surgeon 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:
You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position

  • Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.
Duties "The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers.

This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest.

As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.

This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community.

This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

The Vascular Surgeon will have excellent clinical skills and experience in the full range of Surgical Vascular care.

Duties include but are not limited to the following: Provide direct patient care in outpatient clinic settings, inpatient units, cath lab, and operative care Maintain professional competency, courtesy and flexibility and provide the necessary services of this specialty Perform all aspects of Vascular Surgery within approved credentials and privileges Participate in program planning, objectives, policies and standards essential to delivery of quality care Participate in all aspects of the Vascular selection Manage patient workload within available staffing, which may include support of mid-levels, student, and resident education Document all clinical encounter consistent within established guidelines VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

VHA Physician Total Rewards.

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: 7:30 to 4:00, Monday through Friday"

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