Physician (Regular Ft) in Port Charlotte

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.

Duties: This is an open continuous announcement that will remain open until filled. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Eligible applicants will be referred each week for consideration until a selection is made.

Benefits: VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized for highly qualified applicants
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
• 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

Board certified, Internal Medicine or Family Medicine preferred. Board eligibility required, 3-year approved ACGME or equivalent residency required. The physician will have significant clinical experience in primary care, or equivalent clinical background. Incumbent serves in primary care medicine service as an ambulatory care physician/provider for patients who require care within the assigned clinic structure within the Department.

The physician is responsible for the management of patients to include examination, medical care management, coordination of consultation, referral of patients, development and operation of quality assurance and utilization programs including peer reviews, community clinic physicians and services and physicians in Bay Pines Healthcare System Services. Coordinates preventive health care needs according to guidelines established by the Department of Veterans Affairs and sound medical practice.

Measurement of clinical performance is based upon quality reviews, completion of clinical reminders in CPRS, participation in medical center committees, and other methods. An active knowledge of the patient care processes of the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Healthcare System and its clinics is maintained. The incumbent fulfills the requirements for physician employment and credentials as determined by the Bay Pines VA Healthcare system. This shall include mandatory and continuing education requirements. An active license in medicine from a state(s) in the United States must be maintained. The incumbent must demonstrate continuing effort to keep abreast of new medical developments and medical literature. The responsibility to complete timely medical license renewal, credentials and board certification is a responsibility and remains with the physician.

Supervision of Physician Assistants (PA), Students and Residents may be part of the physician responsibility. This shall include annual review of performance with submission of a written report, which summarizes the clinical performance of the individual(s) supervised. This includes review of medical records, patient care, drug prescribing, and consultation requests. All new patients and any patient with significant change in clinical status should be reviewed between PA, Student, Resident, and physician. All specialized testing: consultation, or hospitalization for new medical illness should be reviewed.

The incumbent is directly responsible to the Service Chief of Primary Care at the Bay Pines VAMC. The physician will work collaboratively and under the direction of their assigned Section Chief. Administrative assignments may be assigned by the Section Chief or self-generated. Work is reviewed for timely delivery of health evaluative services and high-quality exams consistent with standardized practices. Physicians will participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and functions as a team member. Physicians will be active in the management of the primary care profiles to ensure appropriate timeliness of care and continuity of care including maintenance of health and treatment of illness. Physicians are responsible for delivery cost-effective care and referring patients to other specialized services only when appropriate.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs).