Physician (Medical Director)
Augusta, GA
Duties:
Functional Statement Title: Physician
Location of position: Uptown, Geriatrics and Extended Care
The physician will provide Geriatric Primary Care at the Veteran's home as part of the HBPC (Home Based Primary Care) PACT (Patient Aligned Care Team). The individual will provide leadership, both clinically and administratively for the HBPC program at Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, Athens CBOC, Aiken CBOC, and Statesboro Clinic. The incumbent will serve as supervisory attending physician for mid-level providers (Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants). The incumbent will demonstrate leadership and provide clinical input and oversight for all patient treatment plans in collaboration with an interdisciplinary treatment team. The provider will implement and comply with administrative review of the service's operations to ensure compliance with all internal and external survey requirements. Providing clinical management of patients which may include skills necessary for stabilization of acute complications and initiation of basic life support is to be expected. The provider will provide patient education in an interactive setting with good interpersonal skills as well as sign all appropriate documents as administratively required. Items to be signed include, but are not limited to encounters, open consults, referrals for non-VA care, etc.
Summary
This is an open continuous announcement, eligible candidates will be referred beginning on 1/3/2017. Referrals will continue biweekly until the vacancy is filled.
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
Augusta Georgia is the home of the world renowned 'Masters' golf tournament and is Georgia's second oldest and second largest city. Please visit the official Augusta website to learn more about this ever changing and exciting city: http://www.augustaga.org/
The Augusta Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center is a two-division Medical Center that provides tertiary care in medicine, surgery, neurology, psychiatry, rehabilitation medicine, and spinal cord injury. The Medical Center is affiliated with the Augusta University, Augusta, GA and as such integrates teaching, research, and advanced patient care, making it an attractive academic medical center. This facility offers a full spectrum of comprehensive health care services, using state-of-the-art technology and innovative programs, as well as education and research benefits.
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.
Current permanent employees of the Charlie Norwood VAMC will receive first consideration when filling vacancies.
Qualifications & Evaluations
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates must meet all the requirements identified in the VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G2, Physician Qualification Standards http://vaww1.va.gov/ohrm/HRLibrary/Dir-Policy.htm
Citizenship: U.S Citizenship is required (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens).
Education: Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine.
Licensure: 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.
English Language Proficiency: Applicants appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge and competence in area of home care practice
Exercises good judgment and exhibits problem solving skills in the home setting
Communicates in an effective manner
Ability to lift required equipment used in the provision of home care
A valid state driver's license
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be reviewed. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We may not make assumptions regarding your experience.
NOTE: Applicant's education and experience will be reviewed by a Professional Standards Board and Compensation Panel in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
Benefits & Other Info
VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides is an overview of the benefits currently offered: http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp.