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Physician (Spinal Cord Injury)
The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for a Physician (Spinal Cord Injury). The Physician (Spinal Cord Injury) will function in Spinal Cord Injury Service. The Staff Physician, Spinal Cord Injury Service (SCI) is responsible for care of Veterans with acute and chronic SCI in a collaborative interdisciplinary environment for clinical care of inpatients, outpatients, and SCI long term care residents, consultative services, patient/family education, and supervision of resident physicians. Participation in clinical research is optional. The majority of time is devoted to patient care and education, with the remaining time set aside for performance improvement activities and research to improve patient care and activities sufficient to maintain proficiency in state-of-the-art rehabilitation/medical care.
Responsibilities include:
Reviews and completes SCI service consults for neuro rehab medical appropriateness.
Participates in managing facility wide performance measures such as access and utilization.
Participates in accreditation meetings or surveys as needed.
May serve on hospital wide committees.
May participate in Quality Management activities such as root cause analysis or Morbidity and Mortality conference.
Participates in peer review.
Maintains medical licensing and Board certification requirements.
Obtains resident supervisory privileges through medical school affiliate.
Operates computer technology and Microsoft platforms such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Responds to and completes consults received for the evaluation of SCI.
Performs and documents a comprehensive, initial history and physical examination required for evaluation in compliance with national guidelines using the electronic tool(s) required by VA.
Performs procedures including joint, trigger point, and chemoneurolysis injections consistent with privileges.
Obtains consents and documents procedures performed during clinic visits.
Consults other disciplines, as necessary, to complete the patient examination, e.g. Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, neuropsychological testing, audiology and speech language pathology testing, vision testing, psychosocial evaluation, etc.
Carries out whole health and disease prevention activities including education, shared decision-making, and recommending complementary medical services (health coaching/massage/acupuncture).
Documents care provided in the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) in accordance with Northeast Ohio Health Care System requirements.
Provides education and counseling of patients with Neuro Rehab diagnoses including outcomes, medical conditions, and the use of prescribed treatments and drugs.
On call duties include weekend coverage on the inpatient rehab unit.
Consults and educates other medical specialties when necessary.
Provides SCI Neuro Rehab and SCI Annual Examination telehealth consultations.
Maintenance of Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (BLS) certification is required, ACLS certification is not required.
May be required to perform administrative duties required for performance measures or improvement activities, compliance with accrediting organizations, or other duties as assigned.
May be required to serve as preceptor for health care students rotating through the inpatient service and outpatient clinics.
May be required to lecture or make presentations on SCI-related topics to SCI staff.
May be required to participate in emergency preparedness activities in preparation for national health disasters.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): A recruitment/relocation Incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates
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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
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Variable based on needs of the service)
Worksite address
cleveland, OH, 44101, US
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