Physician Primary Care
The Primary Care Physician will provide outpatient primary care treatment to Veterans with acute and chronic illness, with emphasis on preventative medicineEvaluation and assessment of patients followed by evidence-based treatment of patient's health care needs, in a Veteran centric, team-based model of care deliverRoutine coordination and collaboration with specialty care, mental health, and other team members, is considered an essential component of this position.To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcementApplicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are metCurrently 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 medicineThe 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-basisPRPs 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 supervisionAdditionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification StandardThis can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently to move objectsThis could include moving objects such as pieces of equipment and assistance in moving clients. EMOTIONAL DEMANDS:
Exposure to meeting with patients and relatives needs and expectationsWork with critically ill patients and may observe patient suffering. VISUAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employee:
This position requires the:
Ability to read printed material and distinguish colors, such as reading doctor's orders and visualizing the hue of patient's skin, wounds, etcAbility to conduct visual inspections during patient assessmentAbility to accurately read measurements on patient-related equipment; examples include thermometers, mechanical gauges, IV pumps, computer monitors, etcAbility to accurately perceive depth so as to move around work space safely and to appropriately make contact with patients and staff. INTELLECTUAL/EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires the:
Ability to adapt to successfully perform in high stress environments with constant interruptions, emergency/critical/unusual situations, high volume urgency of issues, and interactions with a wide variety of professionals and personalities as a member of a multidisciplinary team working with sick patientsAbility to perform a variety of duties, changing one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure, and consistently meet department work schedule demands, including direct patient care, documentation and participation in workgroup, committees, etcAbility to communicate effectively, courteously, and cooperatively with co-workers, patients, and visitors of diverse professional, education and lifestyle backgroundsAbility to work independently and assume responsibility for completion of assignmentsAbility to recognize situations beyond function(s) knowledge/training and request appropriate assistanceAbility to maintain confidentiality of information to protect patient rights to privacy. HAZARDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
Position requires exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, and/or hazardous materialsPosition functions in a Hospital/Clinical environment and may be subject to shift work may include days, evenings, or nights as relevant to the clinical need, and with appropriate trainingFrequent use of personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials is required. Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicineThe degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completedApproved schools are:
Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted, or Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, facility officials must verify with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) that the applicant has met requirements for certification, and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed by the applicant If the applicant does not claim an ECFMG certificate, facility officials must still confirm that the medical school meets (or met) ECFMG eligibility requirements for the year the candidate graduated. NOTE:
The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilitiesThe appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area. Recommended Skills Adaptability Administration Clinical Works Communication Confidentiality Doctor Of Medicine (Md) Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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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 medicineThe 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-basisPRPs 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 supervisionAdditionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Reference:
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification StandardThis can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently to move objectsThis could include moving objects such as pieces of equipment and assistance in moving clients. EMOTIONAL DEMANDS:
Exposure to meeting with patients and relatives needs and expectationsWork with critically ill patients and may observe patient suffering. VISUAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employee:
This position requires the:
Ability to read printed material and distinguish colors, such as reading doctor's orders and visualizing the hue of patient's skin, wounds, etcAbility to conduct visual inspections during patient assessmentAbility to accurately read measurements on patient-related equipment; examples include thermometers, mechanical gauges, IV pumps, computer monitors, etcAbility to accurately perceive depth so as to move around work space safely and to appropriately make contact with patients and staff. INTELLECTUAL/EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires the:
Ability to adapt to successfully perform in high stress environments with constant interruptions, emergency/critical/unusual situations, high volume urgency of issues, and interactions with a wide variety of professionals and personalities as a member of a multidisciplinary team working with sick patientsAbility to perform a variety of duties, changing one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure, and consistently meet department work schedule demands, including direct patient care, documentation and participation in workgroup, committees, etcAbility to communicate effectively, courteously, and cooperatively with co-workers, patients, and visitors of diverse professional, education and lifestyle backgroundsAbility to work independently and assume responsibility for completion of assignmentsAbility to recognize situations beyond function(s) knowledge/training and request appropriate assistanceAbility to maintain confidentiality of information to protect patient rights to privacy. HAZARDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
Position requires exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, and/or hazardous materialsPosition functions in a Hospital/Clinical environment and may be subject to shift work may include days, evenings, or nights as relevant to the clinical need, and with appropriate trainingFrequent use of personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials is required. Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicineThe degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completedApproved schools are:
Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted, or Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, facility officials must verify with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) that the applicant has met requirements for certification, and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed by the applicant If the applicant does not claim an ECFMG certificate, facility officials must still confirm that the medical school meets (or met) ECFMG eligibility requirements for the year the candidate graduated. NOTE:
The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilitiesThe appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area. Recommended Skills Adaptability Administration Clinical Works Communication Confidentiality Doctor Of Medicine (Md) Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply on company site $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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