Physician (Dermatologist)

Summary This 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) & 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 ineligible to apply. Qualifications To 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 Requirements United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine The 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 completed Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia Residency 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 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 was completed Or (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 in the United States Or (3) Non‑US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable toward this requirement) Exceptions: 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 basis PRPs 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 supervision Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs In 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 action Proficiency in spoken and written English Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/ Physical Requirements: See VA Handbook Directive 5019 Duties VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package VHA Physician Total Rewards The incumbent physician is expected to provide comprehensive patient care in the form of consultative inpatient and outpatient Dermatology patient care at the SBYVAMC The physician will manage patients with ongoing medical conditions – inpatient and outpatient – in collaboration with other services of the SBYVAMC The incumbent is accountable to the Chief of Medicine Service assuring the most effective delivery of care Duties include – but are not limited to: Current BLS required; interviews – examines – selects diagnostic testing appropriately – and interprets/collates results to coordinate patient care; communicates and documents with clarity to patients and medical personnel to coordinate patient care; procedural skills may include simple excision and repair – skin and nail biopsy – electro surgery basic – cryosurgery for benign lesions – advanced cryotherapy – curettage; consultative input to outpatient and inpatient care; collaborate with midlevel providers and physician colleagues with clear communication and documentation; performs the administrative components of patient care management; participates in the educational programs for the section personnel as well as the medical staff; participates in monitoring the quality – safety and appropriateness of patient care – both at the Section and facility level; miscellaneous activities of the Medical Service inclusive – but not limited to special projects that help fulfill and/or enhance the mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs as assigned by the Chief of Medicine – Chief of Staff and/or the SBY VAMC Executive Leadership; demonstrates ethical conduct and serves as a positive role model to others at all levels of the organization; participates in quality assurance programs and chart reviews; attends Medicine Service monthly staff meetings and COS quarterly meetings as per bylaws; completes medical records in accordance with Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff; participates in Medical Staff committee assignments; performs other duties assigned by the Chief of Medicine – his Associate; participates in – and attends – CME activities and VA continuing educational activities; recruitment incentive (sign‑on bonus) may be authorized for highly qualified candidates; education debt reduction program (student loan repayment) – learn more EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact Rodney.Belk@va.gov – the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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 – 8:00am–4:30pm (4‑day work schedule may be available) #J-18808-Ljbffr