Physician- Chief of Geriatrics
Direct Jobs, Marion, IN, United States
Summary
The VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System is one of the leading health care systems serving Veterans in the Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 (VISN 10) - which includes medical centers and clinics in Ohio - Indiana - Michigan - and Kentucky. NICHS serves 8 locations: Facilities include 2 hospitals: Fort Wayne VA Medical Center and Marion VA Medical Center - 6 community-based outpatient clinics in Fort Wayne - Defiance - Huntington - Mishawaka - Muncie - and Peru.
Qualifications
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
Preferred Experience: The incumbent must be a board certified or board eligible physician
Experience in Primary Care Medicine - administration and leadership in operations - planning and supervising in a tertiary care environment is preferred
Duties
The incumbent will also serve as a staff Geriatrics Physician and assigned to provide acute evaluation and care for inpatients and outpatients with a variety of geriatric conditions in the inpatient and multiple care settings
The incumbent will perform all services required in the practice of Inpatient (consult) Geriatric medicine
The incumbent will also be assigned to provide care for patients in the Outpatient Geriatric Consultation clinic - as well as supervising resident and fellow trainees in those settings Plan and conduct monthly Section meetings with Geriatric Staff Physicians and affiliated staff (as applicable)
Attend required meetings with the Facility Leadership Monitoring overall performance of all Geriatrics staff physicians/NPs/PAs working in Geri PACT - Geriatric Consultation Clinic - and GRACE and provide performance improvement opportunities and/or interventions as appropriate
This includes but is not limited to performing FPPE/OPPEs and ensuring the Provider Activity Report (PAR) tool reflects appropriate data
Collaborate with the Chief of PM&RS and Chief of Staff to ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained and well-qualified staff are recruited
Maintain an up-to-date schedule which provides appropriate coverage in the Geriatric clinics and the Inpatient Geriatrics Consult Service Responsible for the oversight of all aspects of medical care delivered to patients under their care
Provide or assist residents - fellows - hospitalists - and/or nurse practitioners in the process of evaluation and treatment of the patient and actively participate in corrective actions against untoward responses to Geriatric Medicine interventions
Evaluate the patient to assess changes in physical and mental status during their inpatient stay
A thorough Geriatrics consult note - with the appropriate level of detail - will be entered into the medical record along with an assessment and plan for acute and ongoing care as well as discharge planning
A consult note is written in the patient’s chart daily as long as geriatrics is following the patient
Notes also include the concurrence with notes written by the resident or fellow - and other consulting service notes as appropriate - in a manner consistent with the VA guidelines for resident and trainee supervision
Ensure all Geriatrics & related procedure orders are reviewed and signed off before departing the hospital daily
Perform outpatient Geriatric evaluations and consultations in the Geriatric Consultation Clinic in a timely manner
During scheduled tour hours - the incumbent will be available for all urgent assessments and interventions as part of the Geriatrics consult service care team
Maintain appropriate credentials and privileges Participate in various hospital committees - GEC and hospital in-service programs - and education programs of the GEC and the hospital
Assist with the enforcement of VA TMS and BLS requirements pertaining to Geriatrics providers
Engage in continuous quality improvement by participating in the VA peer review process
Benefits
VHA Physician Total Rewards
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): YES Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
his position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program
You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment
Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply
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 Work Schedule: 730-4pm
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The VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System is one of the leading health care systems serving Veterans in the Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 (VISN 10) - which includes medical centers and clinics in Ohio - Indiana - Michigan - and Kentucky. NICHS serves 8 locations: Facilities include 2 hospitals: Fort Wayne VA Medical Center and Marion VA Medical Center - 6 community-based outpatient clinics in Fort Wayne - Defiance - Huntington - Mishawaka - Muncie - and Peru.
Qualifications
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
Preferred Experience: The incumbent must be a board certified or board eligible physician
Experience in Primary Care Medicine - administration and leadership in operations - planning and supervising in a tertiary care environment is preferred
Duties
The incumbent will also serve as a staff Geriatrics Physician and assigned to provide acute evaluation and care for inpatients and outpatients with a variety of geriatric conditions in the inpatient and multiple care settings
The incumbent will perform all services required in the practice of Inpatient (consult) Geriatric medicine
The incumbent will also be assigned to provide care for patients in the Outpatient Geriatric Consultation clinic - as well as supervising resident and fellow trainees in those settings Plan and conduct monthly Section meetings with Geriatric Staff Physicians and affiliated staff (as applicable)
Attend required meetings with the Facility Leadership Monitoring overall performance of all Geriatrics staff physicians/NPs/PAs working in Geri PACT - Geriatric Consultation Clinic - and GRACE and provide performance improvement opportunities and/or interventions as appropriate
This includes but is not limited to performing FPPE/OPPEs and ensuring the Provider Activity Report (PAR) tool reflects appropriate data
Collaborate with the Chief of PM&RS and Chief of Staff to ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained and well-qualified staff are recruited
Maintain an up-to-date schedule which provides appropriate coverage in the Geriatric clinics and the Inpatient Geriatrics Consult Service Responsible for the oversight of all aspects of medical care delivered to patients under their care
Provide or assist residents - fellows - hospitalists - and/or nurse practitioners in the process of evaluation and treatment of the patient and actively participate in corrective actions against untoward responses to Geriatric Medicine interventions
Evaluate the patient to assess changes in physical and mental status during their inpatient stay
A thorough Geriatrics consult note - with the appropriate level of detail - will be entered into the medical record along with an assessment and plan for acute and ongoing care as well as discharge planning
A consult note is written in the patient’s chart daily as long as geriatrics is following the patient
Notes also include the concurrence with notes written by the resident or fellow - and other consulting service notes as appropriate - in a manner consistent with the VA guidelines for resident and trainee supervision
Ensure all Geriatrics & related procedure orders are reviewed and signed off before departing the hospital daily
Perform outpatient Geriatric evaluations and consultations in the Geriatric Consultation Clinic in a timely manner
During scheduled tour hours - the incumbent will be available for all urgent assessments and interventions as part of the Geriatrics consult service care team
Maintain appropriate credentials and privileges Participate in various hospital committees - GEC and hospital in-service programs - and education programs of the GEC and the hospital
Assist with the enforcement of VA TMS and BLS requirements pertaining to Geriatrics providers
Engage in continuous quality improvement by participating in the VA peer review process
Benefits
VHA Physician Total Rewards
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): YES Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
his position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program
You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment
Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply
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 Work Schedule: 730-4pm
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