Physician (Urgent Care), Intermittent Work Schedule
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Application
Details
Posted: 05-Sep-24
Location: Roseburg, Oregon, Oregon
Salary: Open
Categories:
Physicians/Surgeons
Internal Number: 807708400
Under the general direction of the Director of Urgent Care, the Physician will provide care for patients requiring emergency services. Urgent Care (UCC) physicians will provide medical care for all patients (any age) who present to the Roseburg VA Healthcare System (RVAHCS) UCC requesting care. The medical care includes stabilization, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of the full spectrum of conditions that fall within the breath of Emergency Medicine as well as Occupational Health. 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. Additional Requirement: Emergency Room; Family Practice, Internal Medicine certification/eligibility Preferred Experience: Outpatient Acute Care, Urgent Care, or Emergency Department experience Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting (15-44 lbs); Light carrying (under 15 lbs); Straight pulling (0.5 hours); Reaching above shoulders; Both hands required; Walking (8 hours); Standing (8 hours); Repeated bending (5 hours); Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Both eyes required; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Hearing (aid may be permitted); Emotional and mental stability; Typing/computer work (6 hours); Basic Life Support skills (BLS) Environmental Factors: Outside and inside; working closely with others; working alone ["Roseburg is the heart of the scenic and recreational paradise known as the Land of Umpqua. This land of authentic outdoor adventures and experiences is bordered by picturesque rivers and lush valleys. Roseburg, centrally located in the of Douglas County, Oregon is known for its 359 miles of streams along the north and south forks of the Umpqua River. The Roseburg area reflects small-town values, has dedicated business leaders and a strong education system from K-12 to our local community college. The community possesses a hardworking, well-trained workforce. These characteristics have proved instrumental in drawing new residents and companies to the region, while keeping families here for generations. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases 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 Under the general direction of the Director of Urgent Care, the Physician will provide care for patients requiring emergency services. UCC physicians will provide emergent and urgent medical care for all patients (any age) who present to the RVAHCS UCC requesting care. The medical care includes stabilization, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of the full spectrum of conditions that fall within the breath of Emergency Medicine as well as Occupational Health as it relates to acute work-related injuries and illnesses. The medical care will be provided in the outpatient setting of the RVAHCS UCC. Physicians are expected to document in the Computerized Patient Record System, when available. Physicians are expected to obtain a comprehensive targeted history and then perform a comprehensive targeted physical exam. Physicians will order necessary diagnostic studies to include radiographs, laboratory studies, and EKGs. Physicians will make preliminary interpretations of radiographs and EKGs. Physicians will act on physical exam and diagnostic study findings in a timely manner. Physicians are expected to complete a Provider Note on each patient prior to the end of that physician's shift. The Provider Note will include chief complaint; history of the present illness; review of systems, if applicable; past medical history; social history and/or family history; pertinent physical exam findings; diagnostic study results; assessment; plan; and disposition. Prohibited abbreviations will not be used. A physician in the Urgent Care Clinic/Urgent Care at the Roseburg VA Health Care system is a licensed, independent provider who is highly skilled in the evaluation and treatment of patients with a broad range of health problems. The physician will be Board Certified (or, Board-Eligible) in General Internal Medicine, Family Practice, or Emergency Medicine. Work Schedule: Intermittent Work Schedule is non-fulltime employment in which employees serve under an excepted or competitive service appointment without a regularly scheduled tour of duty. A position with an intermittent work schedule is sporadic and unpredictable so that a tour of duty cannot be regularly scheduled in advance."]
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.