North Florida/South Georgia VA Healthcare System's Primary Care Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Physician (Primary Care)-Occupational Health Supervisor. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. You must be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to the needs of a growing medical center.

Duties

This is an open continuous announcement that will remain open until filled. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Eligible applicants will be referred each week for consideration until a selection is made. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): 20,000 with 2 year commitment Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Adam Blas-Rodriguez @ [email protected]. 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 The Occupational Health Physician provides occupational health services at the Gainesville VAMC, Lake City VAMC and/or Jacksonville OPC to all NFSG VA HCS employees. The Physician interacts collaboratively with employees, students, volunteers, potential employees, other staff and supervisors, other VA Agencies, Human Resources, Office of Workman's Compensation, as well as community agencies and providers. This position is responsible for the management leadership of Occupational Health employees, labor/management relations, meeting the occupational health needs for all NFSG VA HCS, standardization of clinical practice, quality assurance, and meeting productivity standards, access, and outcome measures. This supervisory physician will be required to attend and hold staff meetings. Physician (Primary Care)-Occupational Health Supervisor duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provide preventive health for both male and female patients Initial diagnosis of allergic and immunologic disease and ongoing treatment of uncomplicated cases Initial diagnosis of cardiac diseases and ongoing treatment of uncomplicated cases Initial diagnosis of dermatologic diseases and ongoing treatment of uncomplicated cases Initial diagnosis of endocrine and metabolic diseases and ongoing treatment of uncomplicated cases Initial diagnosis of gastrointestinal and hepatic diseases and ongoing treatment of uncomplicated cases Initial diagnosis of hematological and oncologic diseases and ongoing treatment of uncomplicated cases Initial diagnosis of infectious diseases and ongoing treatment of uncomplicated cases Initial diagnosis of neuropsychiatric diseases and ongoing treatment of uncomplicated cases Initial diagnosis of pulmonary diseases and ongoing treatment of uncomplicated cases Initial diagnosis of renal diseases and ongoing treatment of uncomplicated cases Initial diagnosis of rheumatologic diseases and ongoing treatment of uncomplicated cases Chronic disease management of medical diseases including hypertension, diabetes, ischemic heart disease, heart failure, chronic pain, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease using clinical practice guidelines Assessment of symptoms and problems which may suggest the need for surgical intervention with referral for consultation from surgical specialists in the following specialties: Cardiothoracic Surgery, General Surgery, Gynecology, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics/Podiatry, Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery, Urology, Vascular Surgery Interpretation of EKGs Foreign body removal Knowledge of or willingness to learn and incorporate virtual care visits. Work Schedule: M-F 7:30-4:00pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs).

Requirements

Qualifications

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 Occupational Medicine 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. Board Certified in Occupational Medicine. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Preferred Experience: Experience as a certified Medical Review Officer Commercial Driver Certified Medical Examiner Experience in supervising employees 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: Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019. This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health. This position requires moderate lifting up to 44 lbs., carrying objects up to 15 lbs., frequent reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, hands and legs, use of cranes and motor vehicles, walking & standing up to 8 hours, bending and climbing and able to hear whisper. The incumbent must be physically, emotionally and mentally stable in order to efficiently perform the essential functions of this position without hazard to themselves or 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 Malcom Randall Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 1601 Southwest Archer Road Gainesville, FL 32608 US
• Name: Desiree Dellafosse
• Phone: (916) 307-7615
• Email: [email protected]