Physician Supervisor

<p>The Primary Care Physician is responsible for the overall management of patients enrolled for healthcare services provided by the Tennessee Valley Health Care System. Responsible for clinic oversight, data review, chart audits, and educational tasks associated with clinic operations, and provides leadership and direction to support staff assigned to this clinic. Physician Supervisor is the direct supervisor for primary care clinicians and addressed performance and conduct concerns with staff.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. EDRP Authorized: This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. 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 Functions/Scope of Assigned Duties: Is knowledgeable of and ensures compliance with VHA Handbooks and Directives, VISN policies, Medical Center Memorandum and Service Policies and Procedures pertinent to provider operations. Is knowledgeable and capable for responding to Congressional inquiries. Is knowledgeable and in compliance with accreditation standards, including IG, Joint Commission, and other applicable survey/oversight entities. Is knowledgeable and in compliance with Safety and Environment of Care (EOC) standards and programs including the following: SDS Requirements The Joint Commission EOC Standards, Disposal of Hazardous Wastes, GEMS Program e. Facility Emergency Preparedness Plan, Facility Safety Plan, Infection Control Guidelines, Management of RME Has a working understanding and knowledge of available reports and data sources available through VistA, VSSC, DSS and other VHA data sources to facilitate management of all clinical areas within the facility. Has a working knowledge of Compass and Almanac reports. Has a working knowledge of PACT Composite Measures. Has a working knowledge of DSS reports. Has a working knowledge of applicable VSSC reports including Ambulatory Sensitive Conditions and the SAIL report. Monitors Performance metrics developed for all providers by the ACOS Primary Care to drive performance and to direct desired behavior. Provides feedback to staff during recurring monthly staff meetings. Has knowledge of and acts in collaboration with Business Office leadership for non-compliance with VHA Scheduling Directives. Ensures compliance with provider profile management scheduling guidance with regards to New, Return and Flex appointment slots. Is actively engaged in facility Quality Improvement activities, including compliance with the VA credentialing/privileging process. Actively engaged in Service Recovery and has knowledge of SHEP and other patient satisfaction data sources. Uses customer service data for service improvement. Operates a sound personnel performance management system in compliance with the Union Master Agreement and HR policies including VHA labor policies. Responsible for, has knowledge of and/or ensures that the following are current: Performance Appraisal System, including performance plans, performance target goals, rating system and awards program. Time and leave policy for all staff. Grievance and arbitration procedures. Master agreement. Disciplinary action procedures/processes. AIB and other investigative options. Has knowledge of and follows conflict of interest and ethics policies related to business practices/associations, including contracting and procurement regulations. Has knowledge of and complies with the Medical Center Bylaws and the Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.</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. 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.