Staff Physician (Endocrinology) - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Authorized

Job description

Summary

Provides high-quality - patient-centered specialty care for Veterans while supporting administrative - educational - and - when applicable - research missions. Duties include direct patient care - inpatient and consult coverage - clinical documentation - quality and safety oversight - trainee supervision - staff collaboration - regulatory compliance - privacy protection - and participation in leadership - peer review - process improvement - and customer service activities.

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

Preferred Experience: Board Certified in Endocrinology 3 years experience participating in an endocrinology academic fellowship program 3 years experience as an endocrinology staff physician 3 years experience working within the VA system Formalized leadership training Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit

Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting - 15-44 pounds

Light carrying - under 15 pounds

Reaching above shoulder

Use of fingers

Both hands required

Walking (6hrs)

Standing (6hrs)

Repeated bending (2-4 hours) - Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously - Near vision correctable at 13\"\" to 16\"\" to Jaeger 1 to 4

Far vision 20/30

Both eyes required

Depth perception

Ability to distinguish basic colors

Ability to distinguish shades of colors

Hearing (aid permitted)

Mental and emotional stability - Ability to perform privileges - Independently performs physical exam - Cognitive stability.

Duties

Located in San Antonio - Texas - the Audie L

Murphy Memorial Veterans' Hospital offers the opportunity to serve Veterans in one of the nation's most military-connected communities

Known as \"Military City USA -\" San Antonio blends a strong health care and academic environment with rich history - cultural diversity - and an exceptional quality of life

The city is home to the Alamo - the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park - the River Walk - the Pearl District - major family attractions - vibrant neighborhoods - and a nationally recognized culinary scene as both a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy and the Culinary Capital of Texas

San Antonio also benefits from a strong regional economy - major employers - no state income tax - and a welcoming community deeply committed to service members - Veterans - and their families

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package

VHA Physician Total Rewards

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be available for highly-qualified candidates 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 Duties include but are not limited to: Provide direct endocrinology patient care that is compassionate - appropriate - and effective for health promotion - illness prevention - disease treatment - and end-of-life care

Maintain active clinical privileges and practice within the approved endocrinology specialty scope

Provide inpatient and consult services during off-tours - including nights - weekends - and holidays - as needed

Demonstrate strong medical and clinical knowledge - applying biomedical - clinical - and social sciences to patient care and education

Use clinical judgment and scientific evidence to evaluate - improve - and deliver high-quality patient care

Maintain professional communication and relationships with patients - families - staff - and other health care team members

Demonstrate professionalism - ethical practice - sensitivity to diversity - and commitment to continuous professional development

Apply systems-based practice to improve care delivery - access - quality - utilization - and patient safety

Supervise - teach - monitor - and coordinate educational activities for residents - fellows - medical students - and other trainees

Ensure appropriate trainee supervision - with resident supervision identified as a major duty

Manage clinical documentation - open encounters - consults - CPRS requirements - scheduling procedures - clinic access - productivity - and performance measures

Participate in quality improvement - patient-centered care initiatives - Medical

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Worksite address

san antonio, TX, 78208, US

Who can apply

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