Chiropractor with Recruitment/Relocation Incentive

Amarillo, Texas, Texas, The Amarillo VA Health Care System is currently recruiting for a Whole Health Chief Chiropractor to service as a clinical director for the Whole Health Complimentary Integrated Health Services (CIH), Amarillo, Texas. A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate. 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. Education: Degree of doctor of chiropractic, or its equivalent, resulting from a course of education in chiropractic. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools or colleges approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: (1) United States schools or colleges of chiropractic listed as accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education, at http://www. cce-usa. org/, or equivalent agency, in the list published for the year in which the course of study was completed. (2) Schools (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States (i. e.

, Puerto Rico), or in the District of Columbia as qualifying for full or unrestricted licensure. Licensure or Registration: (1) Doctor of Chiropractic (Except Residents). Current, full and unrestricted license to practice chiropractic in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. The facility Director may waive this requirement if the doctor of chiropractic is to serve in a country other than the United States and the doctor of chiropractic has licensure in that country. (2) Residents. Licensure in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia before completion of the first year of a VA residency. Unlicensed residents must meet any registration or other equivalent requirements established for chiropractic residents of non-VA facilities or chiropractic clinics with which the VA facility is affiliated for training purposes during the first year of VA residency. Physical Requirements: See outlined below. English Language Proficiency. Doctors of chiropractic appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.

S. C. 7402(d) and 7407(d). Additional requirement: Must be certified by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners Grade Determinations: a. Associate Grade. None beyond the basic requirements. b. Full Grade. Two years of full-time chiropractic practice or its equivalent. One year of full-time post-graduate residency specialty training from a chiropractic school or college accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education, or equivalent agency approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, is acceptable in lieu of the 2 years of practice.

Candidate must have demonstrated the professional competence and performance necessary to provide independently the full range of clinical diagnosis and chiropractic treatment for the most prevalent neuro-musculoskeletal conditions including subluxation complex. c. Intermediate Grade. A doctor of chiropractic at the Intermediate grade meets the requirements for Full grade and the following:(1) A total of 4 years of chiropractic practice or its equivalent. Acceptable in lieu of 4 years of practice is completion of a 3-year full-time post-graduate residency program from an accredited U. S. chiropractic college, as evidenced by documentation of completion (e. g. , transcript), which renders the doctor of chiropractic eligible for certification by a specialty board recognized by the American Chiropractic Association, the International Chiropractors’ Association, or the American Board of Chiropractic Specialties to obtain Diplomate status. (2) Demonstrates a high level of professional attainment.

Examples of such attainment are: (a) Is a recognized expert in dealing with a variety of unusually difficult chiropractic cases which are referred by other facilities for resolution and recommended courses of action to provide for maximum rehabilitation. Typically, in this capacity serves as a consultant to doctors of chiropractic or other professionals in other health care facilities. (b) Has assumed responsibility for a multi-faceted chiropractic program including clinical research and/or training requiring a high degree of competence and skill in developing innovative, new and advanced diagnostic and treatment techniques. Typically, the program is in an educationally affiliated health care facility having a chiropractic training program of moderate scope involving liaison with other medical services and affiliated schools. (c) Played a significant part in the conduct of research in a problem area of considerable scope and complexity that required novel approaches and which resulted in answers to important questions or important changes in existing methods and techniques. Publications authored by the doctor of chiropractic are of considerable value to others in the individual’s field. Typically, overall contributions are recognized by serving on important committees or other bodies in the profession. (d) Has full responsibility for carrying out a chiropractic training program of significant size in which the doctor of chiropractic is responsible for maintaining liaison with the affiliated school and other educational institutions and professional or scientific organizations. The individual has displayed innovative approaches in development of curriculum and course content and in expanding and improving the educational program. d.

Senior Grade. The Senior grade is restricted to selected leadership positions. The individual’s qualifications, as well as the scope and complexity of the assignment, are considered. A doctor of chiropractic at the Senior grade meets the requirements for Intermediate grade and the following:(1) The doctor of chiropractic at this grade will meet one or more of the following: (a) Possesses such academic stature as would warrant a faculty appointment of a professorial level (i. e. , full professor) in a school or college of chiropractic or other appropriate affiliated school or college. (b) Has been awarded Diplomate status by a specialty board recognized by the American Chiropractic Association, the International Chiropractors’ Association, or the American Board of Chiropractic Specialties and is currently in good standing with the specialty board. (2) Demonstrates superior professional attainment. Examples of such attainment are: (a) Serves as a team leader in addressing major chiropractic problems affecting the continued provision of quality care health services at a Veterans Integrated Service Network or national level. The recommendations and conclusions of the doctor of chiropractic are highly regarded.

(b) Has assumed responsibility for carrying out a major chiropractic program segment on a national level. (c) Conducts research in a difficult area of major scientific interest that has contributed to a substantial advance in the chiropractic health field with important professional publications. Preferred Experience: Experience related to the position. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005/7 Part II Appendix G16. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office Physical Requirements: light lifting and carrying 15 pounds; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (4-8hrs); Standing (4-8hrs); Both legs required; Able to see and work on computer; Hearing (aid permitted); [“The Chiropractor is responsible for program development, efficient management and coordination, performance improvement and evaluation of clinical CIH program services. He/she works collaboratively with all other relevant services in providing effective and timely comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for patients referred by consult from primary physician. The Chiropractor will serve as the principal spokesperson and advisor to administrative and executive staff and advocate for clinical services offered within Whole Health program, both in Amarillo and throughout the integrated healthcare system. Functions or scopes of practice: . Administration: The incumbent develops plans, coordinates, evaluates, and integrates all program elements into a comprehensive clinical CIH program for the VA facility, including management and coordination of schedules and programs within clinical services. He/she adapts schedules to meet unscheduled treatments when situation arises.

The incumbent triages, consults, and assigns patient caseload. Identifies, collects, and analyzes appropriate patient care information to provide a data base to support performance improvement projects related to assigned clinic and/or specialty area. The incumbent conducts meetings, as needed with staff; acts as supervisor and manager of clinical issues; coordinates patient care when a Chiropractor, Acupuncturist, Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist, Massage Therapist or other clinician is absent to ensure adequate patient care coverage. The incumbent Investigates and reports complaints and takes effective corrective action when necessary. Identifies and resolves interpersonal or professional conflicts when dealing with veterans and members of the team. The incumbent provides clinical program oversight, coordination, and performance improvement activities and outcome measures including workload reports and service level scorecards Clinical: The incumbent provides and supervises musculoskeletal and neuromuscular diagnoses and treatments that emphasize function, rehabilitation, and injury prevention. The incumbent monitors and ensures provision of evidence-based, patient-centered diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disorders consistent with his/her training and privileges. The incumbent consistently demonstrates expertise in assessing and treating patients with physical dysfunctions due to orthopedic, musculoskeletal and/or neuromuscular disorders of the spine, peripheral joints, and soft tissues. The incumbent promotes delivery of quality patient care by ensuring the adequacy of the therapeutic treatment, therapeutic exercise and activity instructions and other rehabilitation modality prescriptions for all people served with considerations for those whose disability requires change in occupation or level of duty. The incumbent has clinical responsibilities that include interpreting diagnostic studies that evaluate a patient’s musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems such as X-Ray, CT, and Myelography, bone scan, electromyography (EMG), bone density and MRI.

The incumbent will complete encounters, closeout chiropractic consults and assure that CPRS documentation is also completed in timely manner following facility policy and procedures. Work Schedule: Monday – Friday (8:00 a. m. – 4:30 p. m. ) Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized 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”]

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