Physician (Internal Medicine - Primary Care)
Company: -Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS)
Location: Saginaw
Posted on: May 2, 2024
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Saginaw, Michigan, MichiganSalary: OpenCategories:
Physicians/Surgeons Internal Number: 772756500 The Primary Care
Physician will provide outpatient primary care treatment to
Veterans with acute & chronic illness, with emphasis on
preventative medicine. Evaluation & assessment of patients followed
by evidence-based treatment of patient's health care needs, in a
Veteran centric, team-based model of care deliver. The Physician
will provide primary care coverage via face to face or virtual
medical care for the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center and Community
Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). 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. Education:
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. 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.]
Licensure and Registration: 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.
he physician must maintain current registration in the state of
licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current
licensure. 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. English
Language Proficiency: Physicians appointed to direct patient-care
positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as
required by 38 U.S.C. - 7402(d) and 7407(d). Grandfathering.
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. For employees who do not meet all
the basic requirements required in this standard, but who met the
qualifications applicable to the occupation at the time they were
appointed, the following provisions apply: (1) Such employees are
considered to have met the basic qualification requirements for the
purposes of transferring or reassignment to another physician
position within VA. (2) Employees who were appointed on a temporary
basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may
not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on
a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic
requirements of the standard. (3) If a physician who was retained
under this provision leaves the occupation or VA employment, the
employee loses protected status and must meet the full VA
qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of
reentry or reemployment. Preferred Experience: Board Certified in
Internal Medicine. 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: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force
occasionally and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently to move
objects. This could include moving objects such as pieces of
equipment and assistance in moving clients. Exposure to meeting
with patients and relatives needs and expectations. Work with
critically ill patients and may observe patient suffering. This
position requires the: Ability to read printed material and
distinguish colors, such as reading doctor's orders and visualizing
the hue of patient's skin, wounds, etc. Ability to conduct visual
inspections during patient assessment. Ability to accurately read
measurements on patient-related equipment; examples include
thermometers, mechanical gauges, IV pumps, computer monitors, etc.
Ability to accurately perceive depth so as to move around work
space safely and to appropriately make contact with patients and
staff. ["VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA
Physician Total Rewards. Education and length of practice are
considered through a formal pay-setting process to determine the
final compensable salary (Base Pay + Market Pay) 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 Duties include, but are not limited to:
Clinical and Administrative Provides medical services to Veterans
on an outpatient basis in the primary care setting. Provision of
inpatient care or Urgent Care may be seldom required and will be
then specifically requested of the primary care provider by the
supervisor. Participates in the provision of Pain Management,
Mental Health, and End of Life Care to Veterans in the primary care
setting as required. Reports quality of care issues promptly
through established mechanisms. Maintains timely and complete
patient medical records that meet Compliance Program and Joint
Commission requirements. Consults specialty physicians as
appropriate and collaborates with specialty clinics for appropriate
and streamlined patient care. Must be Basic Life Support (BLS)
certified. Must be Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified.
Communication: Meets with the Assistant Associate Chief of Primary
Care, the Associate Chief of Primary Care (ACOS) and/or the Chief
of Staff as necessary to ensure that the goals and objectives of
the VAMC are met. Communicates with other healthcare providers, as
necessary, to ensure the timely access and continuity of care to
Veterans. Communicates clearly with the NP or PA that he/she
oversee. This entails cosignage of all NP/PA notes when applicable.
This communication should be clear, professional, and directly
related to medical care provided to patients. Education/Training:
Participates in the education/training of personnel as requested.
Completes required VA education and annual training in a timely
fashion. Maintains CME credits as required by state law. Supervises
medical residents and acts as liaison with residency and university
training programs at VAMC as appropriate. Quality Assessment (QA)/
Utilization Review (UR)/ Performance Improvement (PI): Participates
in all relevant QA/UR/PI activities as required. Cooperates with,
and participates in, Risk Management activities as necessary and as
required by the service chief. Recruitment: Meets and evaluates
potential physician, NP, and PA candidates as asked by the ACOS or
Primary Care. Assists in orientation of new practitioners to the
practice. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm"] Create a
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