The Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) Medical Director is the senior clinician and is responsible for the overall medical care delivered by the HBPC teams. The incumbent works in collaboration with the HBPC Program Director to meet the requirements of the program. Physicians should apply to CAZM-12170984-24-JMS

Duties

Physicians should apply at CAZM-12170984-24-JMS Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Relocation Incentive: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Not Authorized 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 Bargaining Unit Status: This position is NOT part of the bargaining unit. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 0800 - 1630 DUTIES The Home-Based Primary Care (HBPC) program targets frail, chronically ill Veterans who require care by interdisciplinary health care teams, continuity and coordination of care, and the integration of diverse services to cover complex medical, social, rehabilitative, and behavioral care needs. These Veterans need comprehensive, longitudinal home care services, as they age, to maximize function, minimize institutionalization, and maintain quality of life. Appointed to the medical staff at the Central Texas VA Health Care System (CTVHCS) and assigned to the Geriatrics and Extended Care Service. Communicates effectively with all disciplines in the interdisciplinary team, medical consultants, Geriatrics and Extended Care leadership, and facility leadership. Provides patient care directly and/or through the supervision of mid-level practitioners, residents, fellows and/or medical students in the home setting. The HBPC is also assigned as Section Chief for Non Institutional Care (NIC) Programs. NIC Section Chief in Central Texas VA Health Care System (CTVHC) is responsible for clinical oversite of all Non-Institutional Care (NIC) programs to include all Home and Community Based Services (HCBS), Contract Nursing Homes and State Veterans Home Program in collaboration with NIC program manager who is responsible for day-to-day operations of these programs. Provides coverage for the Associate Chief of Staff of Geriatrics and Extended Care. In addition to their role as a clinician, the HBPC Medical Director has administrative responsibilities for leadership and direction of HBPC development and programs, as well as effective interface with the HBPC staff. Participates fully in all accreditation processes, reviews, and site visits. Participates and manages quality improvement projects and work collaboratively with facility leadership to improve program and facility wide quality metrics. Provides direct patient care which includes assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and outcome measures of medical problems meeting universally accepted quality of care standards. This includes the following: initiating and adjusting therapeutic regimens, performing histories and physicals, ordering diagnostic and therapeutic tests/studies, initiating consults and referrals, and prescribing medications/supplies in accordance with VA policy, VA formulary, federal & state regulations, and working within their scope of practice. Collaborates with specialty clinics as well as community providers

Requirements

Qualifications

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 Citizenship: Must be a citizen of the United States. Education: Degree as a doctor of podiatric medicine, or its equivalent, from a school of podiatric medicine approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Approved schools are United States schools of podiatric medicine approved by the Council on Podiatry Education of the American Podiatry Association in the year in which the degree was granted. Licensure & Registration: Currently hold, or will hold, a full and unrestricted license to practice Podiatry in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia. Residency Training: Residency in Geriatrics. Completed, or currently completing, 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. VA Podiatrists involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status. Approved residencies are: Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education, the Council on Podiatric Medical Education, in the list published for the year residency was completed. OR Other residencies and training experience, or their equivalents, which the local Professional Standards Board determines to have provided an applicant with appropriate professional training. Physical Requirements: See outlined below. English Language Proficiency: Physicians appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. § 7402(d) and 7407(d). Preferred Experience: 3-5 years of experience in Geriatrics 1-2 years of experience in home care 1-2 years of experience in supervising and collaborating with NPs 1-2 years of supervisory experience in the VA/Community Board certified/Board Eligible in Geriatrics Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-4 Podiatrist Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds; Moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking 4-8 hrs; Standing 4-8 hours; Both legs required; 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; Both eyes required; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Hearing (aid may be permitted); Mental stability.

Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address VA Central Texas Health Care System 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive Temple, TX 76504 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]