Physician (Compensation and Pension)

<p>The Compensation and Pension (C&P) Physician serves as a vital member of the medical staff at CWBY Bay Pines VAMC and its community-based outpatient clinics. The C&P Physician is responsible for performing comprehensive medical histories and multi-system physical examinations for Veterans, separating or retiring Service Members as part of the C&P evaluation process for disability.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>This is an open continuous announcement that will remain open until filled. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Eligible applicants will be referred each week for consideration until a selection is made. This position also assists in the direction and coordination of clinical and programmatic activities related to Employee/Occupational Health, Environmental Registry (including Burn Pit, Agent Orange, Persian Gulf, and Gulf War Exams), and Compensation and Pension services. All clinical care is provided within the physician's approved clinical privileges. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment / Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized for highly qualified applicants Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN8CCOE@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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 incumbent's primary responsibilities for Occupational Employee Health and Compensation and Pension (C&P) include, but are not limited to, the following: Primarily responsible for evaluations pertaining to C&P examinations requested by the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA). Perform comprehensive medical evaluations of Veterans seeking disability benefits. Review Veterans' medical history, service treatment records, and claims-related documentation. Conduct structured physical examinations according to VA guidelines and protocols. Document objective findings, clinical impressions, and required diagnostic testing. Complete Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) to assess the severity and impact of claimed conditions. Provide medical opinions regarding service connection, aggravation, and functional impairment. Ensure thorough, accurate, and timely documentation in the electronic health record. Maintain familiarity with VA regulations, rating criteria, and C&P policies. Communicate findings in clear, concise reports for use by VA adjudication staff. Attend ongoing training and quality assurance reviews to ensure compliance and best practices. Collaborate with other VA staff as needed regarding complex cases or clarifications. Remain impartial and objective throughout the evaluation process. Documents in report format utilizing CPRS and/or CAPRI technology per standards acceptable to VBA and DMA. Maintains all mandatory training specific to operation as a C&P clinician. Occupational health and employee health experience and certification preferred. Primary care, urgent care, emergency medicine or equivalent clinical background / experience preferred.</p><h3>Requirements</h3>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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's 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.<h3>Education</h3>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. Approved schools are: 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.] NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.