This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. 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 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. Additional Requirement: BLS Certification Preferred Experience: Outpatient nephrology clinic experience Extensive knowledge of renal disease and relevant medications and treatments Board Certified in Nephrology 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: Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over; moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds; straight pulling (1 hours); pushing (1 hours); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking (8 hours); standing (8 hours); repeated bending (8 hours); both legs required; ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; both eyes required; depth perception; ability to distinguish basic colors; ability to distinguish shades of colors; hearing (aid may be permitted). ["Duties include but are not limited to: Being responsible for providing comprehensive medical and selected specialty services for outpatients. Diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with kidney disease according to standard techniques and guidelines. Providing services including addressing outpatient nephrology referral and ongoing patient management in outpatient setting. Addressing inpatient consultation and e referrals. Attending Medicine Service meetings, and meetings with other medical center staff. Serving on committees. Participating in quality assurance programs. Assisting facility to meet established performance measures. Being responsible for timely documentation of patient care data in electronic medical health records, as per facility policy. Performing other duties as assigned by the Chief of Medicine. Maintaining VA training requirements, with upkeep of credentials, state license and DEA Registration as required. Participating in the education of medical students and residents. Collaborating with Nurse Practitioners. Work Schedule: Workdays will be determined by the Chief of Medicine based on ongoing clinic staffing and space availability. Standard tours (8-hour days) and compressed tours (10-hour days) are available. Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: ADHOC Telework may be available based on Service needs. Virtual: This is not a virtual or remote position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Authorized. Contact V20CompensationTeam@va.gov and VHAEDRPProgramSupport@VA.gov, the EDRP Coordinators for questions/assistance. Learn more. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases. Paid Time Off (Part-Time): Paid annual leave based on hours worked - accrual starting on first day Paid annual sick leave based on hours worked - accrual starting on first day (no limit on accrual) Paid federal holidays dependent on work schedule 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). Rates are prorated or based on hours worked for Part-Time positions. 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 VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards."]
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