Physician (Physiatrist) - Work in Dublin, GA
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Savannah
Posted on: April 26, 2024
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Job Description:
Summary This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain
open until filled with a closing date no later than September 30,
2024. The cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will
be based on available applications, with subsequent cut-off dates
on the 1st of each month. Eligible applications received after that
date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional
vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.
Qualifications To qualify for this position, you must meet theBasic
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 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
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR
[(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association
(AOA),OR (3) 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 --- Proficiency in spoken and written English ---
Preferred Experience: The knowledge requirements of this
professional position involve mastery of the theories, principles,
concepts and methodologies of a practicing Physiatrist that are
acquired through education and training that meets the requirements
for a doctoral degree plus four years post-doctoral completion of
residency program in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation ---
Fellowship training and Board certification is recommended but not
mandated --- The incumbent is also required to exercise judgement
in the selection of or adaptation of standard rehabilitation and
pain management techniques and use best practices in treating
patients for specialized problems or clinical issues related to
physical medicine and rehabilitation 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: Position is located in
a hospital setting. Duties "VA offers a comprehensive total rewards
package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive
(Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for a highly qualified applicant
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Not
Available 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 physiatrist
specializes in medical rehabilitation and treatment to promote the
health, independence, and quality of life for veterans with
disabilities. Physiatrist will assist in diagnosing, treating, and
directing an interdisciplinary rehabilitation plan for individuals
with acute and chronic pain from musculoskeletal conditions,
stroke, spasticity, traumatic brain injury, amputation,
post-operative rehabilitation, and electromyogram testing. The
incumbent utilizes non-surgical treatment methods such as
non-narcotic pain medications, modalities and utilize whole health
services. Experience with injections such as joint, epidural
spinal, facet blocks, or ultrasound/EMG guided injections and
experience in performing EMG is a plus and highly recommended. The
Physiatrist is responsible for providing professional clinical
services to veterans in the PM&R Section including
rehabilitation and pain management. Clinical services are within
the coordination of care to patients with neuromuscular and
musculoskeletal injuries and disorders. The position is under the
direct administrative supervision of the PM&R Section Chief and
the Geriatrics Extended Care Service Line (G&ECSL) Manager and
is expected to provide clinical services to patients in all
PM&RS clinics. The work is comprised of providing clinical
services consistent with accepted ethical and professional
standards in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm"
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