Physician - PACT Clinical Deployment/Primary Care

4 weeks ago


Grand Junction, Colorado, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time
Summary

Stand ready with VA to help in an emergency

A disaster can strike at any time - an earthquake, tornado, hurricane, or global pandemic can leave our Veterans, families, and communities in desperate need of help. That's why the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is creating Clinical Deployment Teams (CDTs) to stand ready to assist. We're looking for clinical personnel to serve on these teams and help transform how we provide health care services in times of great need.



Duties

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until June 19, 2024 or until vacancy is filled. The first group of eligible applicants will be reviewed December 28, 2023. Subsequent reviews will be conducted as needed until position is filled.

Major Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Functions as the Physician Team leader of their Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT), Ambulatory Care Services, Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) setting at WCHCS. May perform additional duties (temporary or permanent) as a float provider (face-to-face, VA Video Connect (WC) or via telehealth) as those duties are assigned.
  • Responsible for providing medical care in an outpatient setting following PACT principles. Will routinely provide medical care using Face-to-Face(F2F), VVC, and/or Telephone appointments. When performing duties as a float provider (F2F or telehealth) for remote patients, will provide care to outreach clinics as needed. Float provider duties (temporary or permanent) may require travel to the supported CBOC(s) periodically to cover a provider vacancy.
  • Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings to achieve a patient centered, holistic approach for clinical care and needs of the Veteran. This includes daily and weekly huddles with your PACT.
  • Be available to deploy with 72 hours' notice within 2 windows of time per calendar year, for up to a month at a time.
  • Work in a high-stress environment, possibly in austere conditions or an emergency setting.
  • May deploy into austere conditions which are defined as: various housing and living conditions to include non-climate controlled, limited privacy sleeping facilities (for example, cots, tents, "hot-bunking", gymnasiums, or similar), limited shower and laundry facilities, and limited feeding options (such as shelf-stable meals, meals-ready-to-eat, and field kitchens).
  • Agree to be deployed within their VISN outside of scheduled national CDT deployment windows.
  • Treat or provide direct patient care within the requirements of practice/privileges/licensure.
  • Participate in CDT training activities and demonstrate readiness to apply professional skills to a range of emergency situations.
  • Ensure qualifications and required certifications are maintained, including Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), or Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification.
  • Maintain CDT physical readiness requirements, vaccinations, and safety precautions related to infection control.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VHA Physician Total Rewards

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, May vary depending on deployment and/or assigned facility needs)

Telework: Ad-Hoc at Management Discretion

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized

Relocation Incentives: May be Authorized

EDRP Authorized: 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. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases

Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid time offer 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


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