Chief of Primary Care (Physician)
The Manchester VA Medical Center is Recruiting for a Chief of Primary Care (Physician) for Primary Care Service-Line NOTE:
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan reimbursement program. If selected for this position you must meet specific individual eligibility requirement, and submit your application within four months of appointment. The final award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services office. NOTE:
Recruitment or Relocation Incentive Maybe Authorized for Highly Qualified Applicant. Preferred
Experience:
U.S. Board Certified in Family Practice or Internal Medicine and three years of experience in management is highly desirable. Description:
The Chief will manage the full-time and part-time physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants delivering outpatient primary care in a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model in all Primary Care clinics and for working closely with Mental Health Service Line to incorporate Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) staff in each primary care area. The Chief of Primary Care will also serve as a primary care provider for a relevant panel of Veterans. The Chief will serve as medical center representative to a regional (VISN) Primary Care Service Line with colleagues and support throughout the 6 New England states. Extensive experience in Internal Medicine or Family Practice with management responsibilities is required. The employee shall participate in activities that are designated to meet all relevant requirements, including those of the Joint Commission and other accredited agencies. The incumbent will be required to maintain current Basic Life Support (BCLS) certifications. Chief, Primary Care Service Line is a management position with responsibilities for all aspects of delivery of care for the department. Administrative functions my include evaluation and approval/disapproval of clinical consultative services for non-VA care, which are shared by the Chief of Staff. The incumbent is responsible for the overall performance of the Primary Care Service Line, is expected to carry a small panel size necessary to maintain clinical proficiency as determined by the Chief of Staff. He/She is a key member of the clinical leadership team and reports directly to the Chief of Staff. The incumbent is responsible to ensure that high quality patient care is delivered in a resource efficient manner. Responsibilities include the complete range of resource management including position management and budgeting. The successful candidate should possess excellent leadership skills and should be knowledgeable and proficient with VA performance measures and the principles of system redesign, including implementation and promotion of outpatient clinic access and hospital flow. The service chief is expected to be available during the work week and for after hours duties including nights, weekends, and holidays. However, there is no scheduled call schedule for primary care providers. Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday 8:
00 AM to 4:
30 PM; 4 to 5 Saturdays per year for clinic may be required. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not Required. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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. Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Physical requirements outlined below. Preferred
Experience:
Physician Leadership Experience; Board-Certification 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:
The work is mostly sedentary and is performed in a health care setting for treating patients with a variety of medical problems. Normal safety precautions and practices are required for working in a healthcare environment. Other physical demands include reaching, bending, stretching, walking, and carrying light loads of supplies. The position often entails long periods of sitting at a computer, rigid deadlines, the need for a high degree of accuracy, high stress situations, and the ability to adapt work plans based on hospital needs.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan reimbursement program. If selected for this position you must meet specific individual eligibility requirement, and submit your application within four months of appointment. The final award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services office. NOTE:
Recruitment or Relocation Incentive Maybe Authorized for Highly Qualified Applicant. Preferred
Experience:
U.S. Board Certified in Family Practice or Internal Medicine and three years of experience in management is highly desirable. Description:
The Chief will manage the full-time and part-time physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants delivering outpatient primary care in a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model in all Primary Care clinics and for working closely with Mental Health Service Line to incorporate Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI) staff in each primary care area. The Chief of Primary Care will also serve as a primary care provider for a relevant panel of Veterans. The Chief will serve as medical center representative to a regional (VISN) Primary Care Service Line with colleagues and support throughout the 6 New England states. Extensive experience in Internal Medicine or Family Practice with management responsibilities is required. The employee shall participate in activities that are designated to meet all relevant requirements, including those of the Joint Commission and other accredited agencies. The incumbent will be required to maintain current Basic Life Support (BCLS) certifications. Chief, Primary Care Service Line is a management position with responsibilities for all aspects of delivery of care for the department. Administrative functions my include evaluation and approval/disapproval of clinical consultative services for non-VA care, which are shared by the Chief of Staff. The incumbent is responsible for the overall performance of the Primary Care Service Line, is expected to carry a small panel size necessary to maintain clinical proficiency as determined by the Chief of Staff. He/She is a key member of the clinical leadership team and reports directly to the Chief of Staff. The incumbent is responsible to ensure that high quality patient care is delivered in a resource efficient manner. Responsibilities include the complete range of resource management including position management and budgeting. The successful candidate should possess excellent leadership skills and should be knowledgeable and proficient with VA performance measures and the principles of system redesign, including implementation and promotion of outpatient clinic access and hospital flow. The service chief is expected to be available during the work week and for after hours duties including nights, weekends, and holidays. However, there is no scheduled call schedule for primary care providers. Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday 8:
00 AM to 4:
30 PM; 4 to 5 Saturdays per year for clinic may be required. Financial Disclosure Report:
Not Required. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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. Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Physical requirements outlined below. Preferred
Experience:
Physician Leadership Experience; Board-Certification 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:
The work is mostly sedentary and is performed in a health care setting for treating patients with a variety of medical problems. Normal safety precautions and practices are required for working in a healthcare environment. Other physical demands include reaching, bending, stretching, walking, and carrying light loads of supplies. The position often entails long periods of sitting at a computer, rigid deadlines, the need for a high degree of accuracy, high stress situations, and the ability to adapt work plans based on hospital needs.
- Department:
0602 Medical Officer - Salary Range:
$220,000 to $280,000 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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