Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Physician (Medical Director)
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Tuskegee, Alabama, United States, 36083
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Summary:
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. Responsibilities:
The Medical Director of GERI PACT is accountable to the ACOS/GEC&R or designee for the coordination and oversight of clinical and administrative activities in all Geriatric Primary Care Clinics (GPC). The incumbent is responsible for performance improvement activities in GPC clinics. Directs and supervises clinical activities of the GPC physicians and nurse practitioners. Devotes 80% of time to direct patient care, serves as a role model for peers. Additionally, the Medical Director will: Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnostic work-up and clinic intervention, including comprehensive patient assessment, health history, physical examination, and patient education to Veterans in the GPC setting. Function as an integral part of a GPC multi-disciplinary team to coordinate, facilitate, and provide patient care and services. Discriminate between normal and abnormal findings to establish a diagnosis and initiate appropriate response to emergency health problems. Initiate appropriate referrals and consultations to other clinical services. Order and evaluate diagnostic tests as appropriate, recommend treatment and/or referral. Validate the effectiveness of previously implemented medical treatment. Initiate, evaluate, and change orders for medications. Include patient and family in planning care and establishing realistic measurable goals for health maintenance/improvement. Record/document health appraisal information, clinical assessments, treatment decisions, plan of care, ongoing management and therapeutic outcomes, order medications, diagnostic tests and referral consultations where needed for every patient encounter; recording will be accomplished using the electronic comprehensive patient record system (CPRS), and will be completed on the day of the encounter. Respond to computerized "alerts" indicating diagnostic test abnormalities and to health line requests from Veterans/family members on the day of receipt (weekends excepted). Follow Performance Measure guidelines, including completion of clinical reminders in CPRS; access and timeliness standards; prescription order entry, National VA formulary requirements, and customer service standards. Work effectively with patients, families, members of the multi-disciplinary team, and other CAVHCS staff. Demonstrate flexibility in responding to clinic demands, adhere to personal and professional obligations and responsibilities, practice and maintain ethical standards, and sustain a work environment that is harmonious and customer service oriented. Promote all CAVHCS initiatives. Supervisory Duties:
The Medical Director of GERI PACT must take the required learning courses and meet performance measures and monitors specific to Geriatric Primary Care. The Geriatric Primary Care physician is expected to be familiar with and comply with all national standards utilized at this medical treatment facility, including JCAHO and NCQA standards, complete required CBTs, CME, and mandated VA training. Performs under the general supervision of the Associate Chief of Staff for GEC&R. The incumbent works with a high degree of independence and exercises a wide degree of latitude in decision making and judgment in completing assignments. Completed assignments are evaluated for technical soundness, usefulness, and conformance with VA requirements. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (Subject to change based on agency needs). Requirements Conditions of Employment:
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
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Summary:
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. Responsibilities:
The Medical Director of GERI PACT is accountable to the ACOS/GEC&R or designee for the coordination and oversight of clinical and administrative activities in all Geriatric Primary Care Clinics (GPC). The incumbent is responsible for performance improvement activities in GPC clinics. Directs and supervises clinical activities of the GPC physicians and nurse practitioners. Devotes 80% of time to direct patient care, serves as a role model for peers. Additionally, the Medical Director will: Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnostic work-up and clinic intervention, including comprehensive patient assessment, health history, physical examination, and patient education to Veterans in the GPC setting. Function as an integral part of a GPC multi-disciplinary team to coordinate, facilitate, and provide patient care and services. Discriminate between normal and abnormal findings to establish a diagnosis and initiate appropriate response to emergency health problems. Initiate appropriate referrals and consultations to other clinical services. Order and evaluate diagnostic tests as appropriate, recommend treatment and/or referral. Validate the effectiveness of previously implemented medical treatment. Initiate, evaluate, and change orders for medications. Include patient and family in planning care and establishing realistic measurable goals for health maintenance/improvement. Record/document health appraisal information, clinical assessments, treatment decisions, plan of care, ongoing management and therapeutic outcomes, order medications, diagnostic tests and referral consultations where needed for every patient encounter; recording will be accomplished using the electronic comprehensive patient record system (CPRS), and will be completed on the day of the encounter. Respond to computerized "alerts" indicating diagnostic test abnormalities and to health line requests from Veterans/family members on the day of receipt (weekends excepted). Follow Performance Measure guidelines, including completion of clinical reminders in CPRS; access and timeliness standards; prescription order entry, National VA formulary requirements, and customer service standards. Work effectively with patients, families, members of the multi-disciplinary team, and other CAVHCS staff. Demonstrate flexibility in responding to clinic demands, adhere to personal and professional obligations and responsibilities, practice and maintain ethical standards, and sustain a work environment that is harmonious and customer service oriented. Promote all CAVHCS initiatives. Supervisory Duties:
The Medical Director of GERI PACT must take the required learning courses and meet performance measures and monitors specific to Geriatric Primary Care. The Geriatric Primary Care physician is expected to be familiar with and comply with all national standards utilized at this medical treatment facility, including JCAHO and NCQA standards, complete required CBTs, CME, and mandated VA training. Performs under the general supervision of the Associate Chief of Staff for GEC&R. The incumbent works with a high degree of independence and exercises a wide degree of latitude in decision making and judgment in completing assignments. Completed assignments are evaluated for technical soundness, usefulness, and conformance with VA requirements. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (Subject to change based on agency needs). Requirements Conditions of Employment:
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
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