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. 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.

Duties

The Medical Director for Community Care Services (CCS) will have medical oversight and exercise independent judgment in carrying out duties and responsibilities that include but are not limited to programmatic supervision as well as general oversight of care in the community throughout the VA Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS). The incumbent reports to the Chief of Staff office and will be responsible for the tracking, monitoring, reporting, supervision and oversight of productivity, service reports and special requests for reports. Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to the following: Provide vision, supervision, and direction to staff and programs in CCS which is comprised of Non-VA care (NVCC), Choice and MISSION Act programs. Take prompt actions to assure that staffing in CCS is always adequate to accomplish required tasks and program missions. Works collaboratively with Clinical Informatics, Health Administration Service and Clinical Services regarding processes that overlap with CCS programs. Interprets and implements national and VISN guidance for the CCS programs. Represents VAPSHCS in VISN and national settings. Informs leadership when program achievements or outcomes fall short of local, VISN and national expectations. Bases planning on patient and staff feedback and projected needs. Plans the provision of services with a patient-centered vision to enhance patient education and shared decision making. Empowers staff to resolve problems and complaints independently at the lowest level. Directs the continuous measurement and improvement of the quality of care provided by the program. Initiates and participates in system redesign and process improvement activities. Assumes delegated responsibility from the Chief of Staff for approving and coordinating all CCS related clinical services. Develops, implements, and maintains all non-VA care consults, complying with national guidelines for non-VA consult titles and format. Assures that organization of non-VA care consults align with required clinical and fiscal tracking, enabling make vs. buy analysis for all non-VA services. Develops, in collaboration with specialty services, standardized packages of clinical services that conform to national guidelines, accepted clinical guidelines and community standards of care. Develops, negotiates, and renews all agreements with non-VA care fee providers, Choice, and Mission Act Providers so that negotiated amounts conform to national VA guidelines and are fiscally responsible with federal government resources. Provides clinical care on a regular basis. Demonstrates sound decision-making skills, both clinical and administrative, which bring credit to the profession and serve to enhance the distinctive and contributory role of physicians. Encourages and supports research and education missions. Demonstrates commitment to the Medical Centers goals. Develops an interdisciplinary team of innovative, highly motivated individuals who are continuously striving for excellence in patient care and customer service. Effectively communicates with program employees, patients and their families, employees from other services, external stakeholders, ELT, and VISN & VACO staff when required. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Work Schedule: Monday -Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Contact [email protected] and [email protected], 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

Requirements

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. Additional Requirement: Knowledge of patient care processes and systems Computer skills and ability to use a variety of software programs Documented ability to coordinate a broad continuum of programs Management and supervisory experience with strong administrative and interpersonal skills Strong oral and written communication skills Demonstrated skills in providing clinical interface with internal customers as well as external key stakeholders. Preferred Experience: 3 years management and/or supervisory experience preferred. Prior VHA Experience. 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: All applicants must meet the physical standards for the position. A physical examination prior to employment may be required. In the process of providing patient care, the work involves, Light carrying, under 15 lbs. use of fingers, both eyes required. Environmental Factors: Working Alone, Working closely with others.

Education

1. Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted, or
2. 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.
3. 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.]

Contacts

• Address VA Puget Sound Health Care System 1660 South Columbian Way Seattle, WA 98108 US
• Name: Shelly Graham
• Phone: 503 220-8262 X55320
• Email: [email protected]