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Physician (Hospice and Palliative Care)
4 months ago
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 incumbent, Palliative/Hospice Care Physician is a key member of clinical oversight within the Rehabilitation and Extended Care (REC) Service Line and is responsible for the clinical and quality oversight of VA's Palliative and Hospice Care (PHC) programs in multiple settings (both inpatient, outpatient, and purchased) across the continuum of VA services within the VA Central Iowa HCS.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Evaluates facility patient care delivery systems and validates or identifies barriers to safe, effective care. Presents findings and recommendations to appropriate management officials and participates in implementation of changes, and;
Exhibits leadership in initiating changes in patient care programs based on current concepts and findings from research and/or studies, and;
Facilitates the delivery of patient care in collaboration with health professionals, health managers and other health care personnel, and;
Exhibits exceptional clinical skills and consistently demonstrates a high level of expertise in diagnosing and treating seriously ill, multi-symptomatic patients.
Admission history and physicals, admission orders, aftercare plans and discharge summaries.Provide medical education /counseling of patients and their families.
Demonstrate the ability to diagnose and treat patients seen in consultation with other health care providers.
Promote patient care programs for PHC patients and periodically updates them based upon current and new concepts.
Integrates the activities of the PHC with other patient care programs at the facility.
Develops and implements education and training programs involving a variety of specialties in widely diversified activities, and;
Provides personnel with the vital link between education and practice.
Coordinates clinical training of healthcare students including facilitation of clinical rotations, recruitment preceptors and evaluation of student
Administrative duties as assigned.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
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Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment):
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EDRP Authorized:
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Contact Simon Jamieson, , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.
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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, Additional information may be provided during the interview process.
