Staff Physician/PC Section Chief - CRH

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: 1. Experience managing a primary care PACT panel preferred. 2. Primary Care or Ambulatory Care leadership. 3. Experience delivering care through telehealth modalities preferred. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: More information can be found in the VA Handbook 5019. 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.

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. The Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 (VISN) Clinical Resource Hub (CRH) Primary Care (PC) Section Chief, is a St. Louis Health Care System based leadership position located in VISN 15. The CRH PC Section Chief is under the general supervision of the VISN 15 CRH Chief Nurse. This position is responsible for the leadership, management, and operations of the VISN 15 level CRH PC Programs and physician collaboration with CRH physician assistants in primary care and V15 CRH clinical contact center. The CRH PC section chief will work directly with VISN CRH leadership (e.g., Pharmacy, Mental Health, Nursing, CCC etc.) and VISN leadership (e.g. VISN 15 Primary Care ICC, Telehealth, Pharmacy, Nursing lead, etc.) to ensure that the CRH PC services are high performing. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact visn15edrp@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Remote: 100% Remote position. Each remote position requires a mandatory 180-day reevaluation to determine continued remote work eligibility. 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 Primary Care Section Chief will contribute significantly to the completion of projects and utilization of resources to support the mission and goals of the VISN 15 CRH. This individual is responsible for providing Primary Care specific education and consultation to CRH and VISN leadership, ensuring that CRH services are completed at the highest standard. This CRH PC 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 communicate effectively with field staff and VISN 15, CRH, and VA Central Office (VACO/MOC) leadership on a variety of clinical and administrative strategic priorities. The position requires travel to provide training and consultation with VISN, CRH Spoke sites, and facility leadership. Section Chief/Administrative Functions (40%) Program Leadership: Provides leadership, management, and oversight of providers and/or programs that support VISN 15 CRH Primary Care delivery of care. Collaborates in the development and maintenance of written policies and procedures defining operational requirements for the CRH Primary Care program. Physician supervisor and signator for all physician assistants in the CRH primary care and CCC program. Present credentialling and privileging documents to the medical executive board. Functions as the CRH Primary Care subject matter expert and enforces Primary Care and CRH policies and procedures. Other Duties as prescribed. Clinical Responsibilities (60%)This position requires the incumbent to provide direct outpatient care as a member of a virtual interprofessional primary care team (e.g., PCMHI, Pharmacy, Nursing, etc.). Provider will oversee and coordinate medical care for Veterans in a group practice setting utilizing the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model. Care will be provided virtually to Spoke sites, using telehealth equipment, and face-to-face care will be provided at least quarterly at the Spoke site. Major Duties: Perform initial histories and physical examinations. Completing history and physical examinations will occur using CVT technology and during face-to-face visits. Provide ongoing outpatient care for assigned patients. Screen patients to determine need for further care. Other duties as prescribed The incumbent reports administratively to the V15 CRH Chief Nurse and programmatically to V15 CRH Chief Nurse and V15 CRH Director. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm CST