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Job description
Summary
*****A recruitment/relocation incentive may be offered to highly qualified candidate(s).***** This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program.
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 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 accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency - or fellowship if applicable - was completed
OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship - first year of residency - or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States
OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - 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
Exceptions: 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 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
In rare and unusual circumstances - the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer - who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience - accomplishments - performance - and qualifications warrant such action
Proficiency in spoken and written English
Board Certified
Preferred Clinical Experience Substantial (typically 5+ years) independent clinical practice as an attending neurologist Broad-based clinical competence across major neurologic subspecialties (stroke - epilepsy - movement disorders - neuromuscular disease - headache - MS - dementia/cognitive neurology) Experience with EMG/NCS and/or EEG interpretation Experience directing or heavily involved in an inpatient neurology/stroke service Preferred Leadership & Administrative Experience (Core for Deputy Chief) Prior experience in a formal or informal leadership role (e.g. - section chief - program director - medical director - lead physician) Experience supervising or mentoring physicians - residents - medical students - and/or advanced practice providers Experience with staff scheduling - workload management - and clinical productivity metrics Experience participating in or leading peer review - credentialing - or quality assurance processes Experience with budget oversight - staffing decisions - or resource allocation within a clinical service Demonstrated ability to deputize/act in place of a Chief (coverage during absences - shared decision-making authority) Experience serving on hospital/facility committees (e.g. - Medical Executive Committee - P&T - Utilization Review) Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit
Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity - keen hearing - clear distinctive speech - and manual dexterity
This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking - standing - stooping - sitting - bending - pulling - and pushing
Transferring objects up to 15 pounds may be required
The physician may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to wear protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures
The physician may occasionally be exposed in person or virtually (telephonic or electronic messaging) to patients who are combative secondary to delirium - dementia - or psychiatric disorders
The physician must be a mature - flexible - sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations - and able to shift priorities based on Veteran needs
Ability to drive/operate government vehicle.
Duties
This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Veterans Health Administration (VHA) - Orlando VA Medical Center (VAMC) - Medicine Service
The successful candidate will serve as the Deputy Section Chief for the Neurology Section in the Medicine Service Line
The incumbent will ensure the quality and timeliness of the services provided - customer satisfaction - as well as compliance with the standards of accrediting bodies such as the Joint Commission and the Inspector General's Combined Assessment Program
The incumbent collaborates with other services as appropriate
The Neurology Deputy Section Chief is accountable to the Section Chief and Medicine Service leadership - for assuring the most effective delivery of care in neurology while meeting and exceeding compliance standards
The Neurology Physician will provide expert consultation and treatment to patients in the inpatient and outpatient clinical settings - including - but not limited to - specific neurology clinics - neurology procedures - and for inpatient medical - surgical - and critical care services
The incumbent is expected to provide patient care that is compassionate - appropriate - and effective for the promotion of health and treatment of critical illnesses
The ideal candidate should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills that enable them to establish and maintain professional relationships with patients - families - and other members of the health care team
In addition - the incumbent is expected to coordinate and communicate the treatment plan with health care providers that have requested their consultative services
The ideal candidate will help to ensure that high quality patient care is delivered in a resourceful and efficient manner
Privileges include being able to assess - diagnose - and treat - with pharmacologic - non-pharmacologic - and procedure-based therapies - patients referred to the neurology Section
Administrative Duties (20%): The incumbent will ensure operations and compliance with Veterans Health Administration guidelines for the Neurology Section of Medical Service
Duties will include - but not be limited to - managing the schedules of employees in the section
ensuring consistent - up to date - call schedule coverage and posting
the holding section meetings
allocation of resources to ensure adequate coverage/availability of clinical programs - testing - and consultation coverage
ongoing assessment of neurology programs for adequacy and appropriateness of offerings
and direction and development of quality improvement (QI) processes and projects
Attending required staff meetings - communicating up and down the chain of command and helping prepare heads-up and issue briefs related to adverse patient outcomes
Maintains involvement in matters concerning clinic productivity - relevant performance measures - Quality and Patient Safety oversight - as well as process improvement projects
Clinical Duties (80%): The incumbent is expected to remain privileged and practicing in medical services
The exact privileges and procedures for a particular physician will be determined by Service Leadership to best utilize the skills of the candidate
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 through Friday - 08:00am - 04:30pm EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
Contact - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Learn more Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Authorized - As determined by Facility/Agency Telework: Ad-hoc/Situational-Occasional - Non-routine VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
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Worksite address
orlando, FL, 32885, US
Who can apply
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