Physician (Primary Care) - Clinical Access Unit

<p>The North Florida/ South Georgia VA Healthcare System is excited to announce an opening for a Staff Physician at the Villages VA Outpatient Clinic to provide care for all emergent and walk-in veterans with acute medical needs to include travelling veterans from outside this healthcare system. This is a unique opportunity to provide exceptional care to Veterans, work alongside passionate professionals, and make a real difference in the lives of those who have served our country.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at VISN8CCOE@va.gov 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 will work with primary care (when applicable) for co-management of health care issues. The incumbent is the lead for the Code Assist team. The incumbent will provide back-up assistance to the Radiology department (when the Radiologist is not available) for any contrast reactions. The Provider will be expected to perform a full range of duties to include but not limited to: Provide Emergent and Walk-In Care Evaluate, diagnose, and treat all walk-in and emergent veterans presenting with acute medical needs. Manage care for both local and traveling veterans who are not established in the healthcare system. Coordinate with Primary Care Collaborate and communicate with primary care providers for shared management of veterans' health issues. Ensure smooth transitions of care and appropriate follow-up for complex cases. Lead Code Assist Team Serve as the team leader during medical emergencies requiring Code Assist within the clinic. Direct and coordinate the actions of the Code Assist team during acute events, ensuring adherence to protocols and effective patient care. Radiology Back-Up Provide immediate assistance to the Radiology department in the event of a radiographic contrast reaction when the Radiologist is unavailable. Manage acute hypersensitivity or adverse reactions related to radiological procedures, following established guidelines. Medical Documentation and Communication Accurately document all encounters, assessments, and treatment plans in the electronic health record in a timely manner. Communicate effectively with veterans, their families, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Clinical Quality and Safety Participate in clinical quality improvement initiatives relevant to acute care and ambulatory emergency services. Comply with VA policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure patient safety. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs.)</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 identification 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. Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year 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.