Physician (Occupational Health)

Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Roseburg
Posted on: May 2, 2024

Job Description:

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Qualifications To qualify for this position, you must meet theBasic 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 --- Basic 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 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 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States), 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 --- 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 or fee-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 --- Proficiency in spoken and written English --- Additional Requirement: Have a minimum of board certification or eligibility in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Family Medicine or Internal Medicine with 3-5 years Employee Occupational Health experience preferred --- Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard --- This can be found in the local Human Resources Office --- Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds; Straight pulling (.5 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (1 hours); Standing (3 hours); Operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Hearing (aid may be permitted); Emotional/Mental Stability; Typing/computer work (6hrs+); Basic Life Support Skills (Chest Compressions) --- Environmental Factors: Outside and inside; Working closely with others; Working alone. Duties "Roseburg is the heart of the scenic and recreational paradise known as the Land of Umpqua.
This land of authentic outdoor adventures and experiences is bordered by picturesque rivers and lush valleys.
Roseburg, centrally located in the of Douglas County, Oregon is known for its 359 miles of streams along the north and south forks of the Umpqua River.
The Roseburg area reflects small-town values, has dedicated business leaders and a strong education system from K-12 to our local community college.
The community possesses a hardworking, well-trained workforce.
These characteristics have proved instrumental in drawing new residents and companies to the region, while keeping families here for generations.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized.
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@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 Major Duties and Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to): Serve as reference to PACT teams/specialty teams to facilitate timely, appropriate work up in collaboration with specialist(s) optimizing VA resources and facilitating community care as needed for OWCP care followed within RVAHCS.
Point of contact for any work-up related questions from patient/family, staff (local and/or other VISN20 facility), community providers related to administrative examinations, medical surveillance, and/or OWCP care.
Inform employee of process, general disease education, and follow up related to medical surveillance, case management, and/or OWCP care provided within RVAHCS.
Assure proper follow-up of abnormal findings for employee health physicals and ongoing OWCP care.
Monitor activities to ensure timely multi-disciplinary review and coordination of activities necessary for development of a treatment plan and necessary supportive procedures for OWCP care.
Assess and link employees and volunteers to additional services when needed, i.e.
Alcohol treatment, nutrition, palliative care, hospice as necessary, primary care.
Communicate/coordinate with HR regarding administrative examinations, return to work, light duty status, etc.
Assess and treat symptom management and/or refer to appropriate specialty for higher level care needs for employee or volunteer injuries.
Track all treatments according to standards of care, communicating with appropriate service for follow up for surveillance programs and OWCP care.
Assure treatment summary and recommendations are communicated to involved services.
Proactively addresses continuity of care needs and surveillance.
Ensure all mandatory reporting, documentation, coding, and encounters are completed timely and tracked, as appropriate.
Facilitate transition of care for ongoing OWCP or surveillance needs.
Ensures provision of biopsychosocial support for OWCP care.
Participate in quantitative and qualitative data collection to support evaluation efforts of the Department.
Work directly with stakeholders to identify needs, systems issues, and communicate activities, action plans, and program elements.
Partner with local Leadership in communicating and addressing systems issues identified by RVAHCS, VISN, or regulatory agencies for timely resolution.
Partner with the Leadership on regional and VISN-wide process improvement strategies.
Serves on local and VISN committees.
Serves as the primary Medical Review Officer for RVAHCS.
Completes pre-employment physicals and hiring requirements.
Assesses for clinician and provider impairment per policy.
Participates in the review and writing of EOH SOPs, MCPs and other documentation.
Serves as an subject matter expert in the contact tracing of infectious disease and other medical issues affecting a cohort of employees, WOCs and students.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 7:00am - 3:30pm"

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