Physician (Primary Care CBOC)

Job description

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: Board-certified in Internal Medicine - Family Medicine - and/or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

One year of primary care experience providing comprehensive primary care - including the full scope of women's health services

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit

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

The mission of the VA Atlanta Healthcare System is to serve Veterans who have served us with excellence and compassion

Its vision is to establish the benchmark for outstanding - Veteran-centered healthcare

The VA Atlanta Healthcare System offers exceptional medical care - trains the next generation of healthcare professionals in America - and engages in vital medical research

Every day - we are committed to providing Veterans with care that is prompt - effective - and delivered with kindness

The VA Atlanta Healthcare System is one of the leading health care systems serving Veterans in the VA Southeast Network

We're an innovative care center within the Veterans Integrated Service Network 7 (VISN 7) - which includes medical centers and clinics in Georgia - Alabama - and South Carolina

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package

VHA Physician Total Rewards

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized

Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized

This position is eligible for the 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

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EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive

Contact - the EDRP Coordinator 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

Clinical Responsibilities: Physicians' primary responsibility is to provide primary care services for a panel of 1250 patients

Physician will perform exams according to performance guidelines and procedures and dictate/type notes according to policy/procedure

Physician reports directly to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

Other duties may include screening outpatient to determine need for further care - evaluating unscheduled patients under the physician's care - ordering diagnostic studies - carrying out health promotion and disease prevention activities - initiating and expediting requests for consultations and scheduling special tests and studies

Physician may be on rotation to do extended hours once per month or less

Administrative Responsibilities: Adheres to operational policies and procedures for the primary care team - established by the primary care service line manager

Facilitates liaisons with other health care programs in order to effectively coordinate service

Complies with national and local performance measures - including timely health care screening and completion of clinical reminders and encounters for all patients

Complies with all CPRS documentation procedures - including timeliness standards for documentation and proper patient check out procedures (e.g

entering diagnostic and procedure codes)

Attends and participates in administrative and informational meetings held by the Service Line Manager (or designee) and facility Director

Attends regular Service Line Staff meetings - Clinic Team meetings and complies with Primary Care Service Line peer review procedures

Works effectively with team members to facilitate care including timely completion of medical forms - caring responses to patient complaints and other administrative duties

Maintains current BLS certification and performs completion of mandatory educational classes

Other Significant Responsibilities: Academic/Teaching/Training opportunities are available at several clinics with residents and/or medical students

Participation in Peer Review process

Assisting assignments with Nursing Protocol Agreements ensuring the agreements meet accepted medical standards for prescribing privileges

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Subject to change based on the needs of the agency.

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Worksite address

newnan, GA, 30254, US

Who can apply

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