Staff Physician
Clinical:
Primary focus of practice is the independent clinical evaluation of Veterans through their panel of patients including prevention and patient self management. Comprehensive primary care will be provided to male and female Veterans. Care may be provided in many modalities, from direct face to face care, virtual care (including telephonic, video, secured messaging and others) Promotes, directs, evaluates and is responsible for referral to management of clinical concerns that are found during these evaluations. Functions as a member of a Patient Aligned Care Team, collaborating with clinical and administrative support to provide timely, quality, coordinated care for Veterans. Utilizes and promotes approved standards of care, procedures, methods and techniques, safety precautions and protocols in their application to this population in all settings. Collaborates with other health care resources to ensure continuity of care. Keeps abreast of latest trends, skills, procedures, and protocols relevant in the area of specialty and serves as a resource person for the medical center staff. May provide coverage in primary care clinics. Administrative:
Assists with arranging continuity of care across the VHA system as needed. Works to provide leadership on site to ensure care is completed in required timeframes. Participates in Quality Improvement activities. Participates and attends medical center committees as assigned by the Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS). Education/Research:
Educates clinical staff, including but not limited to physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, RNs, LPN and health care technicians in the theory, practice and implementation of team based medical appointments within the context of the Patient Aligned Care Team and Patient Centered Care transformations across all Durham VA primary care sites. Assures self-development responsibilities and maintains current knowledge of trends in clinical care and the theory, evidence base and implementation of team based medical care. Participates in clinical research programs when appropriate. May supervise Family Medicine/Internal Medicine Residents in the PRIME clinic or their own primary care clinic. If involved in an outgoing research project, abides by all VA regulations governing research. RECRUITMENT/RELOCATION INCENTIVE MAY BE AUTHORIZED Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:
00am to 4:
30pm Financial Disclosure:
Not Required Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. The individual must qualify to perform duties as a physician, have completed an accredited residency and/or possess experience which has qualified the individual to perform general duties and some specialized functions and procedures without supervision. Staff physicians may also include attendings who train physician residents assigned in facilities with residency training programs, and consultants who are capable of giving authoritative views and opinions on subjects in their field of medicine. 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. Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Preferred:
Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrist 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:
In Accordance With VA Directive and Handbook 5019
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Primary focus of practice is the independent clinical evaluation of Veterans through their panel of patients including prevention and patient self management. Comprehensive primary care will be provided to male and female Veterans. Care may be provided in many modalities, from direct face to face care, virtual care (including telephonic, video, secured messaging and others) Promotes, directs, evaluates and is responsible for referral to management of clinical concerns that are found during these evaluations. Functions as a member of a Patient Aligned Care Team, collaborating with clinical and administrative support to provide timely, quality, coordinated care for Veterans. Utilizes and promotes approved standards of care, procedures, methods and techniques, safety precautions and protocols in their application to this population in all settings. Collaborates with other health care resources to ensure continuity of care. Keeps abreast of latest trends, skills, procedures, and protocols relevant in the area of specialty and serves as a resource person for the medical center staff. May provide coverage in primary care clinics. Administrative:
Assists with arranging continuity of care across the VHA system as needed. Works to provide leadership on site to ensure care is completed in required timeframes. Participates in Quality Improvement activities. Participates and attends medical center committees as assigned by the Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS). Education/Research:
Educates clinical staff, including but not limited to physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, RNs, LPN and health care technicians in the theory, practice and implementation of team based medical appointments within the context of the Patient Aligned Care Team and Patient Centered Care transformations across all Durham VA primary care sites. Assures self-development responsibilities and maintains current knowledge of trends in clinical care and the theory, evidence base and implementation of team based medical care. Participates in clinical research programs when appropriate. May supervise Family Medicine/Internal Medicine Residents in the PRIME clinic or their own primary care clinic. If involved in an outgoing research project, abides by all VA regulations governing research. RECRUITMENT/RELOCATION INCENTIVE MAY BE AUTHORIZED Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8:
00am to 4:
30pm Financial Disclosure:
Not Required Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. The individual must qualify to perform duties as a physician, have completed an accredited residency and/or possess experience which has qualified the individual to perform general duties and some specialized functions and procedures without supervision. Staff physicians may also include attendings who train physician residents assigned in facilities with residency training programs, and consultants who are capable of giving authoritative views and opinions on subjects in their field of medicine. 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. Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Preferred:
Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrist 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:
In Accordance With VA Directive and Handbook 5019
- Department:
0602 Medical Officer - Salary Range:
$107,569 to $243,000 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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