Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Summary Provides oversight of the Neurology Section. The Chief of Neurology is responsible for the leadership, management, clinical oversight, and operational components of this diverse neurology section. Responsibilities VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be eligible for highly qualified candidate. 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 Leadership and management Provides a clear vision and direction of Neurology section. Is exceptional and skilled as a leader and manager, focusing on patient care and developing staff. Establishes and maintains organization structure, performance standards, and providing feedback and evaluations to neurology staff. Oversees coordination of policies and procedures for the medical care of the Veteran in the continuum of care and in a multidisciplinary model. Assures all policies and procedures are in compliance with local and VHA manual and handbooks, professional guidelines, and Joint Commission standards. As a primary teaching site for the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Neurology residency starting in the 2017-2018 academic year, the Chief of Neurology will be responsible for the appropriate oversight and education of neurology residents as they rotate through the PVAHCS. Other functions Management of Consults related to the Neurology Section. Effectively utilize clinic appointment slots and working in collaboration with Health Administration Services. Ensure appropriate capture of workload and timely closure of open encounters. Perform regular reviews of labor mapping and confirm appropriate allocation. Complete Initial and Ongoing Professional Performance Evaluations (OPPE) of neurology providers as mandated by facility policies. Provide staff with goals or targets on a yearly basis and evaluate those performances. Ensure appropriate coverage for clinic and on-call schedule. Assign protected peer reviews and attend Protect Peer Review committee when needed as a subject matter expert. Respond to patient, Congressional, and VHA concerns in a timely fashion as assigned by the Chief of Medicine, Chief of Staff, or Medical Center Director. Review and appropriately respond to Non-VA Coordinated Care Consults. And other duties otherwise assigned by the Chief of Medicine. Major duties include but no limited to the following: Evaluate new patients in response to requests for outpatient consultations, follow established outpatients at intervals appropriate for the management and treatment of their neurological problems and enter progress notes into the automated medical record system (CPRS) in a timely manner. Provide consultation neurological specialty services for physicians in the emergency department and on the medical, surgical and psychiatry inpatient services. Provide neurological specialty services in other areas within the service line, the Medical Center or CBOC's as needed including conducting compensation and pension examinations as requested by the Veterans Benefits Administration and Regional Office. Obtain medical histories, conduct neurological examinations, order and evaluate appropriate laboratory testing, and plan and prescribe treatment for patients with, or suspected of having disorders of the neurological disorders. Coordinate medical management and care with primary care providers and other clinical specialists, pharmacists, nursing staff, and other medical personnel in a multidisciplinary health care delivery system. Perform and supervise procedures related to neurological diseases including lumbar punctures. Add procedures that would be looked up favorable include electroencephalogram, evoked potentials, EMG/NCV, and Botox administration. Share on-call responsibilities with other neurology providers to cover daytime, night time, and weekend consultative services in the outpatient clinics, emergency department, and hospitalized Veterans. Evaluate, triage, and prioritize requests from primary care providers and others for outpatient neurology consultations for patients suspected of having disorders of the nervous system. Provide oversight and supervision of non- physician providers in the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of patients with neurological disorders. 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. Preferred Experience: 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: VA Handbook 5019/1, Part II, Pre-Placement Physical Examination and Evaluation. 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 During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. 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.