Physician (Occupational Health)
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Roseburg
Posted on: May 2, 2024
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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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