Physician (Chief of Administrative Medicine)

Manchester, New Hampshire, New Hampshire, 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 are encouraged to apply and may 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 Allopathic 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: Two-plus years of experience with Compensation and Pension, Occupational Health and/or Environmental Health Registry exams. 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. Physical Requirements: in accordance with VA Directive and Handbook 5019. Applicants must meet physical standards for the position. A physical examination prior to placement is required. This is a designated drug testing position. After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use. Requires lifting 15-44 pounds; pushing (approx. 2 hours); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers and both hands; walking and standing from 3-5 hours and kneeling.

Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors. Hearing aid is permitted. [“The incumbent serves as the Chief of Administrative Medicine to support Occupational Health, Compensation and Pension and Environmental Health Registry exams. The incumbent has significant program management responsibilities with direct accountability to the Chief of Staff/Deputy Chief of Staff. Primary responsibilities include overall program operation of clinical and administrative programs, training, policy development, oversight and management of department resources and performance improvement activities of the department. Function or Scope of Assigned Duties Administrative and Supervisory (50%) The major and reoccurring administrative duties of this position include but are not limited to: Develop and implement both long and short-range policies and plans while maintaining an awareness of available resources and make recommendations to Medical Center Executive Leadership. The policies and procedures involving the clinical trainee programs include various accreditation requirements; budget and fiscal management; supply, service, and equipment procurement; personnel and workforce utilization; contract negotiation; construction and renovation; and space utilization. Responsible for formulation and execution of annual service budget including salaries, supplies, equipment, and all other general operating expenses as applicable. Manage staff time and leave in the service including evaluation of overtime and compensated time.

Deal effectively with individuals or groups representing widely diverse backgrounds, interests, and points of view. Collaborate with Contracting Office to develop, implement, and monitor contracts for the service. Work with the VAMC Public Affairs Officer to communicate with the press and other interested stakeholders. Ensure that VA investigators and affiliates know their responsibilities for acknowledging VA support in publications, presentations, and to provide public access to publications. Complete required documentation according to general VA standards, program guidelines, Joint Commission, OIG, etc. Attend required clinical and administrative meetings regularly. Organize work, set priorities, delegate tasks, and meet multiple deadlines within Service. Other duties as assigned. Clinical Responsibilities (40%) The primary clinical function of this position is to provide compensation and pension disability exams. The incumbent will obtain competent, critical, objective, and unbiased results.

Other Significant Responsibilities (10%) Serves on VA Medical Center, VISN, and/or National VA committees or task forces. Represents the VA Medical Center at professional/program community group/events and committees, in conferences/meetings with higher-ranking managers, supervisors, and staff from other disciplines or work units, and/or with representatives of local public interest groups, congressional district offices, and employees of State and local governments. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be Authorized for a Highly Qualified Candidate Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Contact the EDRP Coordinator at VISN1EDRPSupport@va. gov 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, 8:00am-4:30pm”]

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