Podiatrist (Home Base Primary Care Medical Director)

The Central Texas VA Health Care System, Temple, Texas is seeking a full-time Podiatrist (Home Base Primary Care Medical Director) to provide clinical oversight of all Non-Institutional Care (NIC programs to include all Home and Community Based Services, Contract Nursing Homes and State Veterans Home Programs) in collaboration with NIC program Manager. Duties The HBPC Medical Director is the senior clinician leader and is responsible for the overall medical care delivered by the HBPC team. He/she works in collaboration with the HBPC Program Director to meet the requirements of the program. The incumbent may have a faculty appointment and be involved in academic activities with affiliated Medical Schools, residency and fellowship programs. The incumbent provides patient care directly and/or through the supervision of licensed independent practitioners (LIPs), residents, fellows and/or medical students in the home setting. In addition to their role as clinician, the HBPC Medical Director will have administrative responsibilities for leadership and direction of HBPC development and programs, as well as effective interface with the HBPC staff. The HBPC Medical Director will participate fully in all accreditation processes, reviews, and site visits. The incumbent will provide direct patient care which includes assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and outcome measures of healthcare problems. This includes the following: initiating and adjusting therapeutic regimens, performing histories and physicals, ordering diagnostic and therapeutic tests/studies, initiating consults and referrals, and prescribing medications/supplies in accordance with VA policy, VA formulary, Federal & state regulations, and scope of practice. Collaborate with in house specialty clinics as well as community providers. Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex patient care. Administrative Responsibilities Provide leadership to the HBPC Program. Determine appropriateness and eligibility for veterans referred to HBPC program. Plan and direct the educational and clinical experience of medical students, residents and fellows assigned to the HBPC Program. Assume a leadership role in the development and implementation of the HBPC performance improvement plans. Advocate for HBPC with VHA leadership and the medical community. Jointly select HBPC Team members. Providing clinical input and oversight for all patient treatment plans. Being readily available to the team members for collaboration when medical or other problems arise. Participating in HBPC interdisciplinary team meeting and other meetings as arranged to ensure clear, effective communication. Keeping the HBPC team apprised of medical care advances and practice standards through regular educational activities. Arranging physician coverage and communicating the plan of coverage to the HBPC team. Collaborating with other HBPC Medical Directors, VISN leadership, and VA Central Office staff on program development issues. Clinical Responsibilities Assuming primary medical responsibility for HBPC patients. Identifying the patients' medical problems. Defining the medical management of these problems. Determining the need for consultation from medical, surgical, and/or psychiatric subspecialty clinics as well as community care. Determining the need for, and facilitating, admission to the hospital. Visiting the HBPC patients at home, when appropriate. Serving as collaborator for advanced practice nurses and/or physician assistants. Providing medical administrative support such as signing forms requiring physician signature for the HBPC patients. Possess DEA licensure to prescribe controlled substances II - V. Other Responsibilities Collaborating with community home health and hospice agencies as needed for HBPC patients. Following HBPC Staff Safety procedures. Complying with Medical Center and VHA regulations regarding the use of government vehicles. Demonstrating work practices that include adherence to Infection Control standards and the safe use and operation of equipment. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package Requirements #J-18808-Ljbffr