Summary

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30 - 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications and subsequent cut-off dates are on the 1st of each month. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled

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
• Preferred Experience: Five (5) or more years working in Geriatrics & Extended Care
• VHA leadership in a Geriatric and Extended Care setting
• Knowledge of Nursing Home Contracts
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Eligible applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position - with or without reasonable accommodation - without hazard to themselves or others
• Depending on the essential duties of a specific position - usable vision - color vision - hearing or speech may be required
• however - in most cases - a specific physical condition or impairment of a specific function may be compensated for by the satisfactory use of a prosthesis or mechanical aid.

Duties

• Our hospital provides primary care and specialty health services - including mental health services - physical therapy and rehabilitation - spinal cord injury treatment - and more
• Located on the Georgia/South Carolina border - the city of Augusta - GA lies on the Savannah River - which supports its diverse economic endeavors as well as vast recreation options
• It is located within close proximity to many major southern destinations including Atlanta - Columbia - and Charlotte
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment: Authorized 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
• Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contactvhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions or assistance
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• 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 Major Duties/Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to: This physician must be board certified in Internal Medicine - Geriatrics or Hospice & Palliative Medicine
• We strongly believe that having a physician who is Board Certified in Geriatrics and/or Hospice & Palliative Medicine will greatly enhance our ability to meet the unique needs of our patients
• Chief is responsible for oversight of MOD staff and operations
• Provides direct patient/resident care including comprehensive management of the physical - psychological - emotional - social - and spiritual needs of the veteran and families
• Supervises the other CLC physicians - NP - and staff
• Leads weekly meetings
• Participates in performance improvement and contributes to improved quality of care through mortality and morbidity reviews - peer reviews - and occurrence screens
• Participate in preparation for surveys
• Collaborates with the Admissions Coordinator to ensure safe and appropriate CLC admissions - maximize the utilization of CLC beds - and maintain transparency in the admission process
• Support and direct the teaching mission at the CLC in coordination with the Medical Facility and any outside teaching organizations
• Participates in service and/or medical center committees as assigned
• Complies with all quality performance measures and improvement programs
• Exercises full professional responsibilities for their findings - interpretations - decisions - recommendations and reports in accordance with the clinical privileges this institution provided to them
• Responsible for meeting all clinical performance measures
• Participates in wide-ranging and higher-level management functions for GEC through participation and planning in operational boards - councils and committees within VAAHCS - the VISN and VHA
• Serves as the primary liaison for common interests between VAAHCS and the Augusta University School of Medicine - and specifically - the Department of Medicine and its Subspecialty Divisions
• Manages all personnel management of GEC - including credentialing and privileging - defining scope of practice/privileges for medicine personnel - focused and ongoing professional practice evaluations - ongoing performance evaluations and assures the maintenance of continuing education for staff physicians
• Oversees competencies for direct report staff - along with the development and completion of performance standards and appraisals
• Addresses grievances - administers disciplinary actions and nominates incentive awards in all matters concerning GEC Responsible for successful external reviews - including TJC - CLC oversight reviews and implementation of approved recommendations Provides clinical oversight for MDS findings and process improvements including QUAPI board reviews and approved actions as indicated Performs other duties assigned by the Deputy Chief of Staff or Chief of Staff
• Work Schedule: Monday- Friday - 8:00 am - 4:30pm
• Work Schedule subject to change based on needs of the facility.