About this opportunity
US Department of Veterans Affairs lists this Staff Physician (SCI/D Outpatient) - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive/EDRP Authorized opportunity in san antonio, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Staff Physician, Spinal Cord Injury/Disorders ServiceThe Staff Physician, Spinal Cord Injury/Disorders Service (SCI/D) is responsible for patient care, patient/family education, and supervision of resident physicians. Participation in clinical research is optional. Primarily evaluates patients in an outpatient clinical setting. The majority 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. Most of the work takes place at Audie L. Murphy VAMC, though some travel may be required. Administrative duties include but are not limited to:Reviewing SCI/D service consults for neuro rehab medical appropriatenessParticipating in managing facility wide performance measures such as access and utilizationParticipating in accreditation meetings or surveys as needed May serve on hospital wide committeesMay participate in Quality Management activities such as root cause analysis or Morbidity and Mortality conferenceParticipating in peer reviewMaintaining medical licensing and Board certification requirementsObtaining resident supervisory privileges through medical school affiliateOperating computer technology/platformsClinical duties include but are not limited to:Performing a comprehensive, initial history and physical examination in compliance with national guidelinesPerforming electromyography (EMG), injections and other tests consistent with privilegesConsulting 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.Carrying out whole health and disease prevention activities including education, shared decision-making, and recommending complementary medical services (health coaching/massage/acupuncture)Documenting care provided in the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS)Documenting the detailed, targeted, initial history and physical examination required for evaluation in the electronic tool(s)Obtaining consent and documents procedures performed during clinic visitsProviding education and counseling of patients with Neuro Rehab diagnoses including outcomes, medical conditions, and the use of prescribed treatments and drugs.Available to fulfill On call duties including weekend coverage on the inpatient rehab unitConsulting other medical specialties when necessaryProviding SCI Neuro Rehab telehealth consultations, etc.Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be available for highly qualified individuals Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. 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: TBD (Typically M-F, CST) VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Worksite address
san antonio, TX, 78201, US
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