Physician - Primary Care - EDRP Eligible

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.

01Basic 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 allopathic 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 accrediting bodies for graduate medical education, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA), in the list published for the year the residency, or fellowship if applicable, was completed; OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship, first year of residency, or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States; OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement), 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.

Exceptions: 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 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.

In rare and unusual circumstances, the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer, who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience, accomplishments, performance, and qualifications warrant such action. Proficiency in spoken and written English.

02Preferred Experience

Board Certified/Eligible in Primary Care or Family Medicine 3+ years Primary Care experience Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

03Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to stand, sit, walk, and perform clinical examinations for extended periods. Must be able to lift, carry, or move up to 25 pounds occasionally, and perform fine motor skills necessary for physical examination and documentation. Stooping, bending, reaching, and other positional changes are regularly required during patient care activities. Vision must be correctable to 20/40. Hearing aids are permitted. Must be mentally and emotionally stable to perform the duties of the position.

Driver's License: This position requires travel to the Pine Ridge VA Clinic once a month. A personal or government vehicle may be used for this travel. A valid, unrestricted driver's license is required.

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.

This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

Major Duties and Responsibilities The Primary Care Provider is an integral member of the Primary Care Service Line who is assigned to both Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) panel management and GAP coverage based on clinical need and service line scheduling. PACT Provider Duties: Participates in daily huddles with other PACT team let staff (nurse care manager, clinical support staff, pharmacy, behavioral health, etc.).

Manages a panel of patients in the outpatient setting under the Primary Care Management Model (PCMM) guidelines. Delivers comprehensive clinical care for patients on their assigned panel. Provides clinical oversight, consultation, and collaboration with primary care Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and other clinical staff as assigned. GAP Duties: Provides acute and same-day access for Veterans who cannot be seen by their assigned Primary Care Provider (PCP).

• Manages walk-ins, urgent care needs, and time-sensitive clinical issues based on clinic demand and triage protocols.
• Reviews charts and completes medication renewals, laboratory follow-up, and consultation management for absent providers when clinically appropriate.
• Assists with coverage during unexpected staff absences, leave, or vacancy periods to maintain continuity of care operations.

Telehealth & Virtual Care Duties: Utilizes VA virtual care platforms including VA Video Connect, MyHealtheVet, Secure Messaging, telehealth consultations, and telephone visits as clinically appropriate. Administrative Duties: Attends required staff meetings, departmental meetings, medical staff meetings, trainings, and educational activities as scheduled or assigned.

Participates in program development, process improvement initiatives, and systems redesign projects to enhance service line performance and Veteran satisfaction. The Primary Care Physician may perform other duties as assigned. 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.

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 are ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact [email protected] for questions/assistance.

Learn more 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 Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.- 4 p.m.