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SummaryThe Primary Care Staff Physician located in Vancouver WA has responsibility for providing primary care to a defined panel of primary care patients. The physician will provide direct patient care full time and work as a member of a patient aligned care team (PACT) comprised of a nurse care manager (R.N.), a clinical associate (Licensed Practical Nurse or Medical Assistant), and an administrative assistant to provide care for a population of veterans.ResponsibilitiesThis position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan reimbursement program. To participate in the program in the program, you must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with the VHA Policy and submit your application within four months of appointment. The final award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services office. The Primary Care Physician must be Board eligible or certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine and must meet VA professional and physical standards for employment. The Physician practices as an independent provider utilizing direct face-to-face visits, telephone visits, and veteran video connect visits (VVC). The incumbent may be assigned to any of the outpatient clinics within the catchment area of the VA Portland Health Care System. The expanded healthcare team includes a social worker, dietician, clinical pharmacist, and behavioral health clinician. Working with the PACT, the incumbent is responsible to contribute to the achievement of quality of care standards, efficiency, process improvement and patient satisfaction within the Primary Care Division, in particular to the incumbent's assigned panel of Primary Care patients. The incumbent is expected to practice in accordance with professional standards, core values, and with a commitment to service excellence. The Primary Care Staff Physician will be supervised by the Clinic Practice Manager (CPM) at their primary clinic site. The incumbent will also have accountability to the Clinical Director of Primary Care. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday varying tours from 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting and carrying 15-44 pounds, straight pulling and pushing .5 hours, reaching over shoulder, use of fingers, both hands required, walking and standing 4 hours, kneeling .5 hours, ability for rapid mental and muscular coordinating simultaneously, depth perception, ability to distinguish colors, hearing (aid permitted) and mental & emotional stability.RequirementsConditions of EmploymentQualificationsApplicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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 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. Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Physical requirements outlined below. Preferred Experience: A minimum of one year Family or Internal Medicine experience. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting and carrying 15-44 pounds, straight pulling and pushing .5 hours, reaching over shoulder, use of fingers, both hands required, walking and standing 4 hours, kneeling .5 hours, ability for rapid mental and muscular coordinating simultaneously, depth perception, ability to distinguish colors, hearing (aid permitted) and mental & emotional stability.EducationNote: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.Additional InformationVA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides an overview of the benefits associated with a VA practice: VHA Physician Brochure. Annual leave shall accrue for full-time physicians at the rate of eight (8) hours per biweekly pay period. 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. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members. If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
