Summary

Note: The utilization of Fee Basis appointments is centered on the service needs rather than a specified tour of duty. The Lee County VA Clinic is seeking a Fee Basis Physician in Primary Care. The candidate will be responsible for conducting comprehensive patient histories - examinations - diagnoses - and treatments of medical conditions

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 (Family Medicine or Internal Medicine) 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: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• 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.

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
• Duties include but not limited to the following
• Because short-notice
• ad hoc - fee-basis work is as-needed at times - the ideal physician must be adaptable and ready to perform clinical duties that may arise on short notice
• Provide comprehensive primary care to assigned or walk-in Veterans in accordance with PACT principles
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions for adult and geriatric patients
• Perform and document histories - physical examinations - and assessments
• Order and interpret appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies
• Prescribe medications and treatments as appropriate
• Participate in daily team huddles and care planning when present acting as a member of the Patient Aligned Care Team as needed
• Communicate effectively with team members about patient status and care plans
• Respond to clinical duties as scheduled or requested - which may include coverage for absences - overflow - or urgent/emergent needs
• Provide timely assessment and intervention for urgent walk-in or telehealth patients during scheduled shifts
• Completes encounters and responds to view alerts in a timely manner - ensuring accurate and prompt documentation in the electronic medical record in accordance to VHA policy
• Complete all required clinical and administrative documentation in accordance with VHA policy
• Initiate necessary referrals to specialty care - social work - mental health - in-network - or community resources as needed
• Ensure test results and consults are addressed and communicated to patients in a timely manner based on clinical indication and VHA policy
• Adhere to VA - federal - and state regulations and policies - including those regarding privacy - infection control - and mandatory reporting
• Maintain current licensure and complete required training (e.g. - BLS/ACLS - TMS modules)
• Educate patients and family members regarding disease processes - medications - and health maintenance as needed
• Other Duties as Assigned
• Pay: Based on approved pay rates per task or service
• Fee basis annual salary limitation is $100 -000 in a calendar year
• Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
• Work Schedule: There is no set work schedule
• Services are rendered as needed and agreed with the facility.