Physician (Primary Care)

SummaryThis position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program 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 review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply. QualificationsTo 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 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 RequirementsUnited States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA PolicyDegree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicineThe 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 completedCurrent – full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States – or in the District of ColumbiaResidency 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 certificationApproved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) – 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 has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiencesResidents 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‑basisPRPs 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 supervisionAdditionally – surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPsProficiency in spoken and written EnglishPreferred Experience: Preferred experience in Employee Health (reference: https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/)Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 DutiesVA offers a comprehensive total rewards packageVHA Physician Total RewardsContract Buy Out Program: This position may be eligible for the Physician / Provider Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP) – which authorizes VHA to buy out service contracts (Locum agreements, loan repayments, sign‑on bonus contracts, Physician‑owned practices) in exchange for employment at certain rural or highly rural facilities for a period of obligated service (minimum 4 years)For additional information and eligibility requirements – contact the VHA Contract Buy Out Program Manager at vacontractbuyoutprog@va.govPay: 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 InsuranceInsurance: 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 providedContract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentiveThe Finger Lakes Health Care System – Bath VA Medical Center is seeking a Full‑Time Physician to join our teamThis position is located within Primary CareDuties for this position include but are not limited to: 51% – Primary Care: Provide coverage for a vacant/absent PACT provider to supplement PACT services by delivering same‑day care, routine scheduled care, or new patient intake for PACT panel(s); Provide coverage for Urgent Care when asked by Chief of Primary Care; Conduct fitness for duty exams for current and prospective employees; Conduct surveillance exams; Evaluate and treat injured employees; Toxic Exposure Champion for VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System; Traumatic Brain Injury Exams; Participate in educational programs for service personnel as well as medical staff; Participate in quality assurance programs – peer reviews and chart reviews; Complete medical records in accordance with Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Primary Care Staff; Perform other duties assigned by the Chief of Primary Care; Participate in – and attend – CME activities and VA continuing educational activities; Current BLS required / ACLS desirable.49% – Compensation and Pension: Perform history and physical examinations on Veterans orders and evaluates appropriate diagnostic studies; Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate veterans; Demonstrates the knowledge of the changes associated with aging and possesses the ability to evaluate veterans based upon physical – psycho/social – cultural – safety and other age‑related factors; Maintain productivity standards; Demonstrates leadership in the C&P Service and demonstrates the ability to work effectively; Work Schedule: Monday – Friday – 7:30 to 4:00 Contactvha.elrsprogramsupport@va.gov Job InformationSeniority level: Entry levelEmployment type: Full‑timeJob function: Health Care ProviderIndustries: Government Administration #J-18808-Ljbffr