Education and length of practice are considered through a formal pay-setting process to determine the final compensable salary (Base Pay + Market Pay) Recruitment and relocation incentives are authorized for this position.

Duties

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive: Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): 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 Functions/Scope of Assigned Duties for this Psychiatrist - Chief of Mental Health Service Line (MHSL): Administrative Functions: The MHSL Chief is responsible for planning, organizing, developing, implementing, controlling, and refining a comprehensive patient management/clinical support/administrative programs which provide services and technical counsel necessary to meet clinical, procedural, legal, and administrative standards relating to the care and treatment of inpatients and outpatients to achieve maximum utilization of patient care resources in a cost-effective, efficient, and timely manner. The MHSL Chief provides a climate in which clinicians can care for patients with an awareness of the administrative implications of his/her actions and must possess a broad clinical and administrative scope to meet needs of this large, complex patient population and to integrate service line functions with those of other service lines and with other VA entities within and outside local Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN). Responsible for implementing VHA Central Office Directives and regulations. As a Service Line Manager, tasked with providing active leadership and active decision making for the organization; responsible for strategic planning and budget processes; is responsible for improvement of performance coordination and implementation; and responsible for coordinating facility wide activities. Actively maintains collaborative working relationship with other facility leaders to ensure full support and coordination among programs supervised. Responsible for ensuring that services provided meet the standards set by accrediting agencies which govern the quality of care for this medical center. In conjunction with other service line managers, the MHSL Chief works to assure that issues and deficiencies are corrected according to standards. Clinical Functions: Performs all duties and responsibilities of a staff psychiatrist. Duties include but are not limited to: Admission/discharge, treatment and professional direction of inpatient care or care on specialized units; outpatient care; and psychiatric consultations. Inpatient care includes care on acute and long-term units. Specialized care units include residential treatment programs for posttraumatic stress disorders, substance abuse, and dual diagnoses. Must be clinically competent to perform examinations, diagnosis, and therapeutic treatment. Must be effective in handling psychiatric emergencies. Must provide proper documentation in patient records. Must be effective in teaching (patient education and co-workers). Must be effective in planning and using administrative judgment. Must have sound decision-making skills. The Psychiatrist must ensure that regular contact is maintained with the patient as clinically indicated as long as ongoing care is required. Must review and reconcile each patient's psychiatric medications on a regular basis. The psychiatrist must collaborate with the Suicide Prevention Coordinator in the facility to support the identification of those who have survived suicide attempts and others at high risk and to ensure that they are provided with close monitoring and enhanced care. The clinician is also responsible for coordinating development of the Veteran's treatment plan, incorporating input from the Veteran (and, when appropriate, the family/significant others), monitoring progress and coordinating revisions to the treatment plan when necessary. Responsible for communicating with the Veteran (and the Veteran's family/significant others, when appropriate) about the treatment plan, and for addressing any of the Veteran's problems or concerns about the Veteran's care. The MHSL Chief must also provide professional direction for, and participate in, the treatment team. Work Schedule: Typical tour of duty is expected to be 7:30am to 4:00pm, Monday - Friday (Weekend and evening hours may occur when Veterans needs arise).

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. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship 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 VA Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery 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. 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 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. Preferred Experience: Minimum of 5 years post residency experience required. Proven administrative experience is highly desirable. Reference: VA Regulations, VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard which can be found in local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: Much of work occurs within typical office setting and requires time walking, sitting, and standing. May be occasional risk of physical harm, which requires special precautions and training and may be exposed to infectious diseases and medical/psychiatric emergencies. Supervisory Controls Related to the Position: Coordinates integration of interdepartmental and intradepartmental services. Develops and implements policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services. Coordinates recruitment Recommends to medical staff the criteria for clinical privileges in clinical area. Evaluates qualifications and competence of personnel who are not licensed independent practitioners and who provide patient care services. Provides continuous assessment and improvement of quality of care and services provided. Holds regular meetings with staff. Systems Thinking: Possesses ability to understand complexities of how health care is delivered and role that each organizational system plays in delivery of service. The successful supervisor thinks in context of his/her role and relationship to others in the organization. He/she knows how to coordinate specific actions with others in the organization and demonstrates awareness of process, procedures and outcomes. Considers impact on others and second and third order effects before making changes to a work process. Assures delivery of leading-edge mental health treatment to all Veterans served by Hines' mental health teams. Actively promotes and participates in Performance Based Interviewing (PBI). Organizational Stewardship: Manages physical, fiscal, and human resources in a manner that increases efficiency and adds value to the organization. The successful supervisor demonstrates commitment to people by empowering and trusting others. He/she develops team-based improvement processes. Ensures internal control systems are in place to ensure accountability for funds, equipment, and other assets. Teaches and practices the mission, vision, and values of the organization and that of the Veterans Affairs. Through staff meetings, the supervisor: Discusses how unit's work contributes to mission and goals of the organization. Emphasizes quality to employees and solicits input for quality improvement. Makes sufficient effort to get opinions and thinking of employees and follows up on employee suggestions for improvements in products, service, and work processes. Ensures Mental Health Service Line is in compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) standards, as well as other external regulatory bodies. Establishes challenging and yet attainable performance goals. Demonstrates knowledge of role in security of patients, visitors, staff, and protection of government and personal property, including patient information and Automated Data Processing (ADP) security. Recognizes and rewards the achievement of employees. Interpersonal Effectiveness: Possesses ability to build and sustain relationships, resolve conflicts, handle negotiations effectively, and develop collaborative working relationships. Displays empathy, empowers others, and possesses written and oral communication skills. Through effective communications, builds and maintains effective partnerships and mutually supportive relations with Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs) and other stakeholders. Provides for an environment that recognizes all employees as leaders and promotes the concepts of shared leadership and accountability. Articulates facility needs. Has ability to build and sustain relationships, resolve conflicts, handle negotiations effectively, and develop collaborative working relationships. Technical Abilities: Possesses knowledge and skills to perform assigned duties and to evaluate work of subordinate staff based upon a clear understanding of the processes, procedures, standards, methods, and technologies utilized with his/her supervisory control. The successful supervisor demonstrates functional and technical literacy and measures and affects change, as may be necessary, in accomplishing the work of the organization. Effectively employs knowledge of management and supervisory practices in monitoring, motivating, assessing, and correcting the conduct and performance of assigned employees in the accomplishment of their work. Adheres to guidelines to assure timely and proper completion of performance appraisals/proficiencies and competency assessments for those employees whom he/she has direct supervisory responsibility. Provides recommendations to the COS on HR management issues on those providers for whom he/she has direct supervisory responsibility that arise within the MHSL. This includes but is not limited to delinquent history and physicals, lack of progress notes, impaired physicians, etc. Creative Thinking: Possesses ability to think and act innovatively, look beyond current reality to forecast future direction, take risks, challenge traditional assumptions and solve problems creatively. The successful executive is resourceful. Identifies, develops, and implements alternative and innovative organizational structures, programs, policies, and processes to accomplish mission. Identifies opportunities to partner with other organizations to improve service. Flexibility/Adaptability: Possesses ability to quickly adapt to change, handle multiple inputs and tasks simultaneously and accommodate new situations and realities. Works well with all levels and types of people, welcomes divergent ideas, and maximizes limited resources. Allocates resources, including funds, staff, equipment and plans, in an effective manner responding to changes in budget plan, construction issues, facility, VHA and Network priorities, etc. Utilizes full range of approaches including contracts, sharing agreements, etc. to achieve desired outcomes. Balances various stakeholder needs, including those of patients, staff, affiliates, Labor Partnerships and VSOs to optimize outcomes. Qualifications Requirements: Requirements include Citizenship, Education, Licensure and Registration, Residency (Internship), Physical Standards, and English Language Proficiency. The incumbent is required to maintain BLS certification. BLS certification must be obtained through an organization as recognized by the American Heart Association. Must also maintain Board Certification.

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 Edward Hines Junior Hospital 5000 South 5th Avenue Hines, IL 60141 US
• Name: Patricia Reynolds
• Phone: 727-710-2678
• Email: [email protected]