Orthopedic Section Chief - Physician
Summary The Chalmers P Wylie Veterans Outpatient Clinic is recruiting for the Orthopedic Section Chief to function in Surgical Service.
The Orthopedic Section Chief is a professional who executes position responsibilities that demonstrates clinical expertise, leadership, experience, and creative approaches to the implementation and management of clinic operations.
Responsibilities VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
VHA Physician Total Rewards.
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 Administrative Oversight:
Responsible for all clinical and administrative oversight of the program.
Responsible for leading the planning, organizing, developing, managing and evaluating the day-to-day operations.
Assure that all patient care needs are met in a safe, efficient, and timely manner that meets acceptable standards of care and expectations of the Whole Health model of care.
Supervisory Serves as the first line supervisor of all personnel assigned.
Works closely with relevant professional chiefs to assure quality of care and proper monitoring and maintenance of profession-specific competencies.
Planning work to be accomplished by subordinates, setting priorities and preparing schedules for completion of work.
Clinical Duties Patient Care:
Orthopedic providers are expected to provide patient care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness and treatment of disease.
Medical/Clinical Knowledge:
The Orthopedic Section Chief is expected to demonstrate knowledge of established and evolving biomedical, clinical and social sciences, and the application of their knowledge to patient care and the education of others.
Ethics Provides leadership in identifying and addressing ethical issues that impact clients and staff, including initiating and participating in ethics consultations:
In all professional relationships, practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth and uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status, personal attributes, or the nature of health problems.
Promotes, advocates for and strives to protect the health, safety and rights of the patient.
Resource Utilization Manages program resources (financial, human, material, or informational) to facilitate safe, effective, and efficient care:
Analyzes resources available and identifies risk areas, including budgetary, staffing, supplies, equipment, and availability of data and information.
Effectively manages assigned resources and identifies creative strategies to increase efficiency within programs, the service, and the medical center.
Participates in recruitment and retention of quality staff for the service.
Education/Career Development Maintains knowledge of current techniques, trends, and professional issues:
Leads in the advancement of chiropractic through contributions to knowledge development and education.
Maintains professional knowledge and skills based on currently published or communicated information, such as through professional readings, and attending workshops and seminars.
Performance Leads in establishing, maintaining, and improving healthcare environments and conditions of employment conducive to the provision of quality health care and consistent with the values of the professional through individual and collective action.
Continuously evaluating practice for a program or service, based on established professional, community, or regulatory standards, such as clinical practice guidelines and The Joint Commission (TJC).
Collaboration Consistently demonstrates effective communication skills and professional behaviors that promote cooperation and teamwork with internal and external customers.
Practices good customer service in all work activities.
Displays courtesy, empathy, tact, and respect for patients, families/significant others, and hospital staff.
Collegiality Coaches colleagues in team building Makes sustained contributions to health care by sharing expertise within and/or outside the facility Demonstrates professional behavior in interdisciplinary relationships.
Research Collaborates with others in research activities to improve care Promotes and assists staff in the application of evidence-based practice research to current practice.
Conducts or participates in evidence-based practice investigation designed to validate and/or improve patient care and health care delivery.
Work Schedule:
7:
30 to 4:
00, compressed available 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 Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See Additional Information below for details.
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.
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:
See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Services.
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 Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.
01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.
e.
, medical, religious or pregnancy).
VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations.
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 accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The Orthopedic Section Chief is a professional who executes position responsibilities that demonstrates clinical expertise, leadership, experience, and creative approaches to the implementation and management of clinic operations.
Responsibilities VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
VHA Physician Total Rewards.
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 Administrative Oversight:
Responsible for all clinical and administrative oversight of the program.
Responsible for leading the planning, organizing, developing, managing and evaluating the day-to-day operations.
Assure that all patient care needs are met in a safe, efficient, and timely manner that meets acceptable standards of care and expectations of the Whole Health model of care.
Supervisory Serves as the first line supervisor of all personnel assigned.
Works closely with relevant professional chiefs to assure quality of care and proper monitoring and maintenance of profession-specific competencies.
Planning work to be accomplished by subordinates, setting priorities and preparing schedules for completion of work.
Clinical Duties Patient Care:
Orthopedic providers are expected to provide patient care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness and treatment of disease.
Medical/Clinical Knowledge:
The Orthopedic Section Chief is expected to demonstrate knowledge of established and evolving biomedical, clinical and social sciences, and the application of their knowledge to patient care and the education of others.
Ethics Provides leadership in identifying and addressing ethical issues that impact clients and staff, including initiating and participating in ethics consultations:
In all professional relationships, practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth and uniqueness of every individual, unrestricted by considerations of social or economic status, personal attributes, or the nature of health problems.
Promotes, advocates for and strives to protect the health, safety and rights of the patient.
Resource Utilization Manages program resources (financial, human, material, or informational) to facilitate safe, effective, and efficient care:
Analyzes resources available and identifies risk areas, including budgetary, staffing, supplies, equipment, and availability of data and information.
Effectively manages assigned resources and identifies creative strategies to increase efficiency within programs, the service, and the medical center.
Participates in recruitment and retention of quality staff for the service.
Education/Career Development Maintains knowledge of current techniques, trends, and professional issues:
Leads in the advancement of chiropractic through contributions to knowledge development and education.
Maintains professional knowledge and skills based on currently published or communicated information, such as through professional readings, and attending workshops and seminars.
Performance Leads in establishing, maintaining, and improving healthcare environments and conditions of employment conducive to the provision of quality health care and consistent with the values of the professional through individual and collective action.
Continuously evaluating practice for a program or service, based on established professional, community, or regulatory standards, such as clinical practice guidelines and The Joint Commission (TJC).
Collaboration Consistently demonstrates effective communication skills and professional behaviors that promote cooperation and teamwork with internal and external customers.
Practices good customer service in all work activities.
Displays courtesy, empathy, tact, and respect for patients, families/significant others, and hospital staff.
Collegiality Coaches colleagues in team building Makes sustained contributions to health care by sharing expertise within and/or outside the facility Demonstrates professional behavior in interdisciplinary relationships.
Research Collaborates with others in research activities to improve care Promotes and assists staff in the application of evidence-based practice research to current practice.
Conducts or participates in evidence-based practice investigation designed to validate and/or improve patient care and health care delivery.
Work Schedule:
7:
30 to 4:
00, compressed available 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 Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See Additional Information below for details.
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.
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:
See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Services.
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 Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.
01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.
e.
, medical, religious or pregnancy).
VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations.
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 accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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