This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. 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 complete review of the EDRP application. 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. Preferred Experience: Prefer at least 2 to 5 years of experience working with geriatric patients in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting, and experience with working in an interdisciplinary team. Prefer palliative care and/or hospice experience. Prefer experience with quality improvement and experience working with residents, fellows, and/or students. 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. ["This announcement will remain open until 29 December 2023, or, until filled. Applications will be reviewed weekly. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) EDRP: Authorized Learn more. Contact micaela.gaytan@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 Contract 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.gov The Medical Director of the Community Living Center (CLC) provides medical coverage to the Geriatrics and Extended Care service and also acts as CLC Physician. The Physician provides direct care through in person visits at the Community Living Center as well as providing clinical physician leadership. He or she collaborates with the interdisciplinary team across services including (but not limited to): mental health, pain, whole health, education, primary care, home oxygen, laboratory services, radiology services, innovation, PM&RS, complimentary/integrated health, social work, pharmacy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, palliative care, surgical services, and nursing services. Performs other related duties as assigned. The Medical Director of the CLC provides clinical physician leadership: Serves as the physician responsible for the overall care and clinical practice carried out at the CLC, per MCP 111GEC-22. Determines the level of care for CLC residents, and advises regarding CLC case mix. Helps develop and manage quality and safety initiatives, including risk management Provides guidance and leadership to achieve medical center goals. Participates in monitoring and improving CLC care through quality assurance and performance improvement programs, in collaboration with the CLC Nurse Manager. Participates in licensure and compliance surveys. Reviews medical records of Veterans referred to the CLC to determine medical appropriateness. The CLC physician in collaboration with the CLC team, is responsible for: Assumes overall medical responsibility for assigned CLC patients Attends and actively participates in CLC Huddles, care planning meetings, hospice IDT and other Veteran/family meetings as appropriate. Serves, when indicated, as the collaborating physician for advanced practice nurses and physician assistants and serve as back-up for other CLC Medical Providers. Performs history and physical exams, orders appropriate medications, diagnostic and therapeutic tests/studies in accordance with VA policy, VA formulary, Colorado State regulations. Completes Life Sustaining Treatment orders, after discussion with the Veteran or their medical decision maker. Completes acute and follow up visits for Veterans per VA policy Determines the need for consultation from medical, surgical, psychiatric, palliative care, or other subspecialty clinics Determines the need for, and facilitates transfer to the emergency room, admission to the hospital and other transitions of care. Determines medical appropriateness for discharge and completes a discharge summary, discharge medication reconciliation note and medication and discharge orders per VA policy. Readily available to the team members for collaboration when clinical or program issues arise Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8AM to 430PM"]

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