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
• 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: Selective Placement Factor/Quality Ranking Factor
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting - 15-44 pounds
• Moderate carrying - 15-44 pounds
• Straight pulling 0.5hrs
• Pushing 0.5hrs
• Reaching above shoulder
• Use of fingers
• Walking 4hrs
• Standing 4hrs
• Kneeling 0.5hrs
• Depth perception
• Ability to distinguish basic colors
• Hearing (aid may be permitted)
• Mental and Emotional stability required
• Environmental Factors: Working closely with others.

Duties

• The Physician (Clinical Practice Manager) will provide management and leadership of interdisciplinary patient care services within the Primary Care setting
• The CPM will be responsible with the Nurse Manager for the daily operations of the assigned practice group
• The incumbent will be the first-line supervisor for physicians - nurse practitioners - and physician assistants within that practice group
• Each CPM will be a member of the Primary Care Clinical Board
• As a member of the Clinical Board the CPM will be responsible for assigned clinical leadership duties
• Duties include but not limited to: Responsible for working with the Primary Care Division and other Divisions within the Medical Center to achieve quality care standards and productivity targets
• Leads process improvement activities and work to achieve patient satisfaction goals - access to care standards - and clinical performance targets
• Assures that the policies - practices - and services within that group practice are consistent with the mission and vision of the Primary Care Division - the VA Portland Health Care System - the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 20 - VA Northwest Health Network - and the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Central Office
• works with other divisions within the medical center to achieve compliance with internal and external regulatory and accreditation standards - such as Joint Commission and OSHA
• Responsibility for providing primary care services to a defined panel of patients
• Demonstrates a high level of flexibility and commitment to meet the needs of a complex evolving patient care system - and act as a change agent within the Primary Care Group Practice
• Promotes an environment conducive to cooperation and integration of clinical and administrative roles leading to high productivity - customer and staff satisfaction developing strong communication channels within programs and across internal and external programs and product lines
• Attentive to the concerns and needs of staff members and promotes staff education and professional development
• Promotes equal employment opportunity practices and positive labor relations
• Responsible for all supervisory duties including annual performance evaluations and addressing all performance and conduct issues in a timely manner - following VA regulations
• Responsible for the time and attendance of all providers working in the practice including leave planning - so that the clinic is adequately staffed during any time of operation
• Responsible to maintain appropriate staffing level for the assigned Group Practice
• Regularly attends Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) meetings - ensuring that teams meet consistently and focus on addressing population health
• Regularly participates in updating and optimizing the clinic provider schedule matrices - ensuring maximum productivity and appropriate administrative time
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• 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 VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@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 - 0700-1730 (Varying tours).