Physician (Primary Care)

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Saint Petersburg
Posted on: November 24, 2022

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Summary



The Primary Care Physician serves as a primary care physician/provider for a panel of patients. He/She is responsible for the continuing management of assigned patients to include examination, medical care management, coordination of consultation, referral of patients, development and operation of quality assurance and utilization programs including peer reviews, community clinic physicians and services and physicians in Bay Pines Healthcare System Services.



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Overview



* Accepting applications

* Open & closing dates



02/03/2022 to 12/31/2022





* Salary



$219,000 - $250,000 per year



Education and length of practice are considered through a formal pay-setting process to determine the final compensable salary (Base Pay + Market Pay)





* Pay scale & grade



VM 00





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Locations



Few vacancies in the following locations:



* Bay Pines, FL





* Bradenton, FL





* Cape Coral, FL





* Naples, FL





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* Palm Harbor, FL





* Port Charlotte, FL





* Saint Petersburg, FL





* Sarasota, FL





* Sebring, FL









* Remote job



No





* Telework eligible



No





* Travel Required



Not required





* Relocation expenses reimbursed



No





* Appointment type



Permanent





* Work schedule



Full-time





* Service



Competitive





* Promotion potential



None





* Job family (Series)



0602 Medical Officer





* Supervisory status



No





* Security clearance



Other





* Drug test



Yes





* Position sensitivity and risk



Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk





* Trust determination process



Credentialing



Suitability/Fitness





* Announcement number



CBTC-11379975-22-BG





* Control number



634972900







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This job is open to



* The public



U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.







Clarification from the agency



All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.



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This announcement is amended to include the most recent updated realistic salary.



This is an open-continuous announcement and will remain open until December 31, 2022, or until the position is filled (if a selection is made and offer accepted, announcement will be closed). Qualified applicants will be referred to the selecting official every two weeks from the opening date of the announcement.



Physician (PrimaryCare) duties consist of but are not limited to the following:



* Coordinates preventive health care needs according to guidelines established by the Department of Veterans Affairs and sound medical practice.

* Measurement of clinical performance is based upon quality reviews, completion of clinical reminders in CPRS, participation in medical center committees, and other methods.

* Have a responsibility to accommodate assigned patient's emergent needs.

* Supervision of Physician Assistants (PA), ARNPs and Residents is a part of the physician responsibility.

* Will participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and functions as a team member.

* Be active in the management of the primary care profiles to insure appropriate timeliness and care including maintenance of health and treatment of illness.

* Documenting and or co-signing resident/fellow daily patient encounters appropriately and in a timely fashion.

* Responsible for delivery cost-effective care and referring patients to other specialized servicesonly when appropriate.

* Responsible for providing primary care to a daily or extended assigned defined panel of primary care patients.

* Provide direct patient care full time and work as a member of an expanded healthcare team (social worker, dietician, clinical pharmacist, behavioral health clinician, and a nurse care manager) to oversee and coordinatemedical care for a population of Veterans in a group practice setting utilizing the Patient Aligned Care Team model.

* Expected to practice in accordance with professional standards, core values, and with a commitmentto service excellence.

* Provide primary care to a daily or extended assigned defined panel of primary care patients.

* Expected to practice in accordance with professional standards, core values, and with a commitmentto service excellence.



Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM



Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Authorized.



Virtual: This is not a virtual position.



Functional Statement Title: Physician (Primary Care)



Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Is authorized to highly qualified candidates.



Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized, see details in 'Education section'



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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 refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.

* Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.

* Must be proficient in written and spoken English.

* You may be required to serve a probationary period.

* Subject to background/security investigation.

* Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.

* Must pass pre-employment physical examination.

* Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

* Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Personnel.



Qualifications



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.



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.



Preferred Experience:



* Internal Medicine or Family Medicine preferred

* Significant experience clinical experience in primary care, or equivalent clinicalbackground

* 3-year approved ACGME or equivalent residency required



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: Light lifting, under 15 pounds; light carrying, under 15 pounds; Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (6hrs); Standing (6hrs); Repeated bending (2hrs); Operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Both eyes required; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Hearing (aid permitted); Mental/emotional stability; Ability to perform privileges; Independently performs physical exam as appropriate to position; Cognitive stability.



Education



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 an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are:



* Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted, or

* Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted.

* For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, facility officials must verify with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) that the applicant has met requirements for certification, and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed by the applicant. [If the applicant does not claim an ECFMG certificate, facility officials must still confirm that the medical school meets (or met) ECFMG eligibility requirements for the year the candidate graduated.]



NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. - 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.



Additional information



This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.



It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.



This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.



VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.



Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.



Financial Disclosure Report:Not required



As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required exception from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.



If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.



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How You Will Be Evaluated



You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.



Your application, r--sum--, C.V., and/or other supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.



NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.



Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.



Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.

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