Physician (Home Base Primary Care Medical Director) wRecruitment-Relocation Incentive
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Job Location:
Temple, TX - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 250000 - 350000
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
The Central Texas VA Health Care System Temple Texas is seeking a full-time Physician (Home Base Primary Care Medical Director) to provide clinical oversight of all Non-Institutional Care (NIC programs to include all Home and Community Based Services Contract Nursing Homes and State Veterans Home Programs) in collaboration with NIC program Manager.
A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate.
The HBPC Medical Director is the senior clinician leader and is responsible for the overall medical care delivered by the HBPC team. He/she works in collaboration with the HBPC Program Director to meet the requirements of the program. The incumbent may have a faculty appointment and be involved in academic activities with affiliated Medical Schools residency and fellowship programs.
The incumbent provides patient care directly and/or through the supervision of licensed independent practitioners (LIPs) residents fellows and/or medical students in the home setting.
In addition to their role as clinician the HBPC Medical Director will have administrative responsibilities for leadership and direction of HBPC development and programs as well as effective interface with the HBPC staff. The HBPC Medical Director will participate fully in all accreditation processes reviews and site visits.
The incumbent will provide direct patient care which includes assessments diagnosis treatment and outcome measures of healthcare problems. This includes the following: initiating and adjusting therapeutic regimens performing histories and physicals ordering diagnostic and therapeutic tests/studies initiating consults and referrals and prescribing medications/supplies in accordance with VA policy VA formulary Federal & state regulations and scope of practice. Collaborate with in house specialty clinics as well as community providers. Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership experience and creative approaches to management of complex patient care.
Administrative Responsibilities:
The HBPC Medical Director is responsible for collaborating with the HBPC Program Director to:
Clinical Responsibilities:
The HBPC Medical Director in collaboration with the HBPC interdisciplinary team is responsible for:
1. Assuming primary medical responsibility for HBPC patients.
2. Identifying the patients medical problems.
3. Defining the medical management of these problems.
4. Determining the need for consultation from medical surgical and/or psychiatric subspecialty clinics as well as community care.
5. Determining the need for and facilitating admission to the hospital.
6. Visiting the HBPC patients at home when appropriate.
7. Serving as collaborator for advanced practice nurses and/or physician assistants.
8. Providing medical administrative support such as signing forms requiring physician signature for the HBPC patients.
9. Possess DEA licensure to prescribe controlled substances II - V.
Other Responsibilities:
1. Collaborating with community home health and hospice agencies as needed for HBPC patients.
2. Following HBPC Staff Safety procedures.
3. Complying with Medical Center and VHA regulations regarding the use of government vehicles.
4 Demonstrating work practices that include adherence to Infection Control standards and the safe use and operation of equipment.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized
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 $1000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- Subject to background/security investigation.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- Complete all application requirements detailed in the Required Documents section of this announcement.
Qualifications
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.
- Education: 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 an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed.
- Licensure and Registration: 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:
- Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) b) OR
- Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA)OR
- Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States) 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. 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 or fee-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.
- Physical Requirements: See outlined below.
- English Language Proficiency. Physicians appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d).
- Board Certified In Internal Medicine/Family Medicine and Geriatrics or Palliative Medicine
- 3-5 years experience in Geriatrics or Palliative Medicine/Home Care
- 1-2 years of experience in supervising and collaborating with NPs
- 2-3 years of supervisory experience in the VA/Community
Education
- Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted or
- Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted.
- For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above facility officials must verify with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) that the applicant has met requirements for certification and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate if claimed by the applicant. If the applicant does not claim an ECFMG certificate facility officials must still confirm that the medical school meets (or met) ECFMG eligibility requirements for the year the candidate graduated.
Additional information
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38 and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations Security and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Senior Care
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Behavior Management
- Computer Skills
- Caregiving
- Home Care
- Copywriting
- Child Protective Services
- Medication Administration
- Social Work
- Writing Skills
- Addiction Counseling
