Physician - Chief of Primary Care Services

1 month ago


Hampton, Virginia, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time
Summary

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.



Duties

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2024 or until the position is filled. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be December 28, 2023, with subsequent cut-off dates on the 1st and 15th of each month. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals on an as-needed basis until the position is filled.

The following duties are required of the position; they include, but are not limited to:

  • Ensures that program services meet accreditation requirements and are compliant with regulatory and accountability standards such as those set forth by the Joint Commission, CARF, the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), and VA Central Office (VACO) and other accrediting bodies as deemed appropriate.
  • Oversees the design, implementation, and evaluation of clinical services consistent with evidence-based best practices.
  • Oversees the development of program activities, services, record-keeping, schedules, policies, evaluation procedures, marketing brochures, educational resources, etc.
  • Ensures implementation of the PACT Team model in Primary Care Service and establishes practices of huddling, rounding, utilization of scrubbing tools, and completion of timely view of alerts as required by policy.
  • Works closely with executive leadership, managerial and clinical leaders in formulating local policies, resource planning for manpower, equipment, and space.
  • Collaborates with medical center management to meet mutual long and short-range goals.
  • Works with supervisors/section leads to oversee work schedules and assignments, tours of duty, and to make certain that station time and attendance policies are followed in effort to accomplish of all necessary work, based on available resources, local Health Care System requirements, labor agreements, VA, and Federal personnel regulations.
  • Defines expectations for work completion, while providing flexibility that reflects the complex nature of the problems of the Veteran population served.
  • Addresses coverage issues, manages day to day operations, liaises with administrative staff both internal and external to ensure full clinical operations.
  • Prioritizes and advocates for clinic space, equipment and technology resource allocation that best meets the needs of the service and facility.
  • Provides decision-making about budgeting and resources to support clinical services and admission criteria, program operations, and reporting requirements.
  • Responsible for ensuring independent licensed providers are properly credentialed and privileged and that FPPEs/OPPEs are conducted in accordance with Medical Center Bylaws and VHA/Joint Commission guidelines.
  • Engages in the provision of advice, counsel, instruction, and mentoring to employees regarding work and administrative matters.
  • Works collaboratively with personnel and supervisors regarding performance or disciplinary issues that may arise in their respective areas of responsibility.
  • Demonstrates accurate judgment on and assist with professional/administrative actions.
  • Works with supervisors and managers to monitor the quality of services including factors such as efficiency, effectiveness, and timeliness.
  • Accurately interprets and evaluates clinical data for the purpose of determining diagnosis and clinical status.
  • Serves as a mentor and/or teacher for residents, trainees, providers, and staff.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized to a highly qualified candidate.

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Authorized

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.

EDRP Authorized: Contact Monique Head at or Mayleka Hicks Amerson at , 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: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday, 40 hours/per week


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