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Veterans Health Administration is Hiring a Physician (Clinical Director) GAP Provider Near Tucson, AZ

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.
• Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in 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. (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 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) 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 believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences.
  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 or fee-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.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Additional Requirement: Board Eligible/Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine is required.

Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform the duties physically and mentally in a hospital setting under normal and emergent conditions.

• Heavy lifting 45 lbs. and over with assistive devices.
• Heavy carrying of 45 lbs. and over with assistive devices.
• Reach above shoulder, use of fingers and both hands required.
• Walking or standing up to 6 hours per day.
• Repeat bending up to 2-4 hours per day.
• Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination.
• Near vision correctable and hearing aid permitted.

Responsibilities:

This incumbent will serve as a Supervisory Physician, Clinical Director in Primary Care Service located at the Southern AZ VA Healthcare System's (SAVAHCS). The Clinical Director for GAP Providers reports to the Chief of Primary Care & Community Clinics Service or designee and serves as the principal advisor in all professional, clinical, administrative, and quality performance matters.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Approved
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

The duties and responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following:

• 70-80% GAP Clinical Coverage & 30-20% Administrative duties.
• Supervises physician, mid-level practitioners and other health care providers as assigned.
• Plans, implements, directs, and evaluates the activities of the GAP Providers, including requirements for staff, budget, equipment, and supplies.
• Conducts the programs through assistance of subordinates but is ultimately responsible for the success and the fulfillment of the overall vision and mission of the program.
• Conducts staff meetings and coordinating in-services/trainings for clinical employees.
• Ensures performance measures and productivity standards are met for Primary Care.
• Collaborates with Clinic Directors, Nurse Managers, MSA Supervisor/Office Managers, and Administrative Officer(s) to ensure necessary actions are taken to meet performance measures and productivity standards.
• Develops, reviews, and implements clinic policies and procedures as needed with final approval from the Chief of PCCCS. Trains clinic and ancillary staff on the new policies and procedures as effective and efficiently as possible.
• Reviews Veteran complaints, investigate, delegate and summarize cohesive response along with the Clinic and Nurse Managers.
• Provides comprehensive and quality clinical care as GAP coverage to a panel of adult patients.
• Provides direct patient care to optimize patient health including ordering diagnostic testing, prescribing medication including contraceptive medication, consulting with specialty services and utilizing computerized/electronic medical records.
• Provides patient care in accordance to professional standards, core values and commitment to service excellence.

Board Eligible/Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine is required.

Clinical Contact: Dr. Jennifer Flynn at (520) 792-1450, ext. 14254

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.

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