Summary

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.

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
• Additional Requirement: Board certified or eligible in Internal medicine or family medicine Preferred Experience: 5 years of outpatient primary care practice experience
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: There may be some walking - standing - bending - and carrying of light items.

Duties

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm Mon-Fri PST Remote: This position is 100% remote outside of working area
• Please note - this position is designated as a remote position - and we have disclosed to you that this position may fall under the Presidential Memorandum titled \"Return to In-Person Work\" ending remote capability - which will require you to go into the office
• Travel Requirement: Yes (The position may require travel to provide training and consultation with VISN - CRH Spoke sites - and facility leadership - and in support of regional or national leadership goals regarding genomic medicine implementation and evaluation.) Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov - 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 The mission of the VISN 21 CRH Genomics Program is to provide comprehensive genetics care to Veterans with limited access to genetics care locally
• This individual is responsible for developing the strategic and operational plan and executing on the clinical programs - ensuring that CRH services are completed at the highest standard
• This CRH Genomics Section Chief is required to exercise a high level of leadership and organizational skill - independent judgment - problem-solving ability - and content expertise in program development - implementation and evaluation
• The position requires the ability to communicate effectively with field staff and VISN - CRH - and VA Central Office (VACO) leadership on a variety of clinical - policy and administrative strategic priorities
• Basic Requirements: Section Chief/Administrative: a
• Assist the CRH Specialty Service Chief with responsibilities as assigned for developing - organizing and directing the VISN CRH Genomics Program and CRH Genomics staff - with an emphasis on delivering services to the most underserved facilities b
• Provide education on CRH actions and activities related to the CRH Genomics Program to various disciplines via multiple levels of training - including the development and maintenance of training manuals and documents - interprofessional group training - specific profession trainings - and one-on-one education
• c
• Ensure efficient operations of the VISN CRH Genomics Program are met and utilizes resources to ensure these operations meet the mission and goals of the VISN and national CRH Program - as well as Veterans Health Administration (VHA) standards d
• Additional duties as assigned
• Clinical Responsibilities: a
• Review incoming consults to determine whether patients would benefit from care through the CRH Genomics program
• b
• Perform initial patient assessments including histories and physical examinations
• Completing history and physical examinations may occur using VVC or CVT technology - but direct face-to-face visits may also be required
• c
• Provide care to Genomics Program Veterans - which includes coordination of care
• d
• Order diagnostic studies as appropriate for Veterans receiving care within CRH Genomics Program
• e
• Additional duties as assigned.