Physician (Hospitalist Part-Time) with EDRP

SummaryThe Amarillo VA Health Care System - Amarillo - Texas is seeking a part-time Physician (Hospitalist) to manage admissions - discharges - daily follow-up and consultative medicare for hospital patients. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)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 the 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 allopathic 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 certification(NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency - or fellowship if applicable - was completedOR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship - first year of residency - or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United StatesOR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the Physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiencesExceptions: Residents 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 basisPRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privilegedrather - 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 PRPsIn rare and unusual circumstances - the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer - who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience - accomplishments - performance - and qualifications warrant such actionProficiency in spoken and written EnglishPreferred Experience: Board Certified in Internal Medicine2+ years Hospitalist experienceInternal Medicine resident teaching experienceReference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/Physical Requirements: The position requires light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds) - use of fingers - walking - standing - both legs required - specific visual requirement (be able to see computer) - and hearing (aid permitted).DutiesThe Staff Hospitalist will support the medical staff in the clinical practice in the care of inpatientsDuties include: Evaluates patients by examining thoroughlyAppropriate clinical - laboratory and other pertinent data is obtained to determine care the patient is providedInterprets and evaluates clinical data for the purpose of determining diagnosis and clinical statusPrescribes appropriate and timely treatmentapplies indicated therapeutic proceduresrecognizes and assesses changes in behavior - symptoms - signs - and other pertinent facts about the patient and modifies plan of treatment when indicatedRecognizes own capabilities and limitationsReadily available and quick in recognizing emergency situations - and taking timely necessary actionWill maintain BLS/ACLS certification as required by BylawsDevelops and maintains rapport and gains the confidence of patients and relatives through competence and interpersonal skills to the end that patients and others are informed participants in the treatment effortRecognizes the need for consultation and utilizing facility or clinic specialty skills in diagnosis and treatmentPhysical and other examinations and changes in patient's status are promptly and completely recordedUnusual incidents are promptly reported to the appropriate officialClear - accurate - and adequate clinical records are kept current and completed at time of dischargeThe treatment plan is clearly statedThe physician is fully knowledgeable of and utilizes the Computerized Patient Record SystemAll progress notes - orders are to be completed and signed dailyEducational responsibilities usually involve either \"teaching\" or ''coordination.'' Some positions may involve both or cut across the elements or functionsCovers both the individual and group learning experiences where one serves as the learning facilitator in the role of a mentor or teacher for residents - trainees - or employeesAs a mentor - plans and guides educational activities to meet the individual needs of the learner within the resources availableCounsels learner on professional/occupational goals as they relate to education activitiesEncourages active participation on the part of the studentActively solicits evaluation from students of teaching and educational experiencesAssures that content is based upon student and patient care needs - up-to-date and at the appropriate level for the audienceDevelops courses - lectures or programs based on preestablished objectivesEmploys learning resources and media (library - film - slides - etc.) in an appropriate mannerAssesses educational needs for both continuing and basic education programs - using audits - self-assessment surveys - morbidity and mortality data - and new developments in health carestablishes and maintains procedures for professionals to self-assess and partake in needs assessment proceduresSelects needs for which education/training is the most cost-effective intervention.Establishes educational objectives consistent with both the educational needs and available educational resources and identifies appropriate learnersWork Schedule: Part-Time (To be determined by agency) VA offers a comprehensive total rewards packageVHA Physician Total RewardsEducation Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn moreEDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentiveContact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov - for questions/assistancePay: 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