Physician (Whole Health Clinical Director) Details

Physician (Whole Health Clinical Director)

US Department of Veterans Affairs - Reno, NV

Employment Type : Full-Time

DutiesSummary

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. Schedule subject to change for facility needs.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Recruitment or Relocation Incentive is authorized.


Responsibilities

The incumbent is assigned to Ambulatory Care Service and will divide time between the Whole Health Program and Ambulatory Care Service. Responsibilities within the Whole Health program include management and planning how services are delivered and contribute to the process of strategic planning, influencing and responding to organizational priorities. This will involve responsibility for partnering with the facility Whole Health Program Manager and the facility Whole Health Steering Committee in creating an annual Whole Health System (WHS) strategic plan with development of priorities

Administrative Duties (Whole Health Program):

• Plans and directs the educational and clinical experience of any potential medical student, resident, and fellows assigned to the WHS.
• Develops and executes a Whole Health Business Plan for the SNHCS. The plan should identify the SNHCS mission, goals, objectives and strategies or accomplishments together with related resource implications. The business plan should also take cognizance of and be consistent with SNHCS overall strategic business direction.
• Assumes a leadership role in the development and implementation of the WHS's performance improvement plan.
• Develops and implements measures to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in the designated areas of responsibility.
• Creates strategic partnerships with VHA facility program directors and service line chiefs.
• Advocate for the WHS with VHA leadership, the medical community and academic affiliates.
• Creates strategic partnerships with community organizations to promote health and well-being offerings within the community as needed.
• Assists with the development of a WHS marketing plan.
• Provides strategic clinical input and ensures effective advice to the Chief of Staff and SNHCS Executive Team.
• Assists clinicians with educational and clinical experience of any potential medical students, residents, and fellows assigned to the WHS.
• Is readily available to the team members for collaboration when medical or other problems arise.
• Participates in the WHS team meetings.
• Keeps the WHS team apprised of medical care advances and practice standards.
• Collaborates with other WHS Directors, VISN 21 leadership, and VA Central Office (OPCC & CT) staff on program development issues.
• Support clinical training and continuing professional development throughout the WHS team in line with personal/professional development plans and organizational/clinical need.
• Maintains inventory of CIH approaches offered at VHA facility, including gap analysis as it relates to CIH approaches that must be offered by VA/community per Directive 1137.
• Provides strategic clinical input and ensures effective advice to the Service Line ACOS, Service Line Chief, and Executive Team.
• Ensures promotion and development of measures to enable the WH Program Manager to monitor the WHS staff individual performance to assess clinical outcomes and addressing performance issues.

Clinical Duties (Ambulatory Care Service): Staff physician provides comprehensive primary care to a primary care panel of eligible veterans.
Assess the patient to determine the nature of the disease process:

Additional Duties: Support of the Medical Center Employee Health Services.

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

None

• Job family (Series)

  0602 Medical Officer

• Requirements

  RequirementsConditions 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.
  • Designated and/or random drug testing required
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
  • You may be required to serve a probationary period
  • Subject to a background/security investigation
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
  • Must pass pre-employment physical examination
  QualificationsApplicants 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.
  
  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.
  • Physical requirements outlined below.
  
  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: Applicants must meet physical standards for the position. A physical examination prior to placement is required. This is a designated drug testing position. After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use. Requires lifting 15-44 pounds; pushing (approx. 2 hours); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers and both hands; walking and standing from 3-5 hours and kneeling. Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors. Hearing aid is permitted. Education

  Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

  Additional information

  VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. This link provides an overview of the benefits associated with a VA practice: VHA Physician Brochure.
  
  Annual leave shall accrue for full-time physicians at the rate of eight (8) hours per biweekly pay period.
  
  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.
  
  If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

  
  How You Will Be Evaluated

  You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

  IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, résumé, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
  
  NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
  
  Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
  

  Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance

  Other

  Drug test required

  Yes

  Position sensitivity and risk

  Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

  Trust determination process

  Suitability/Fitness

• Required Documents

  Required Documents

  To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes (upload C.V. as resume document type):
  

  • Resume
  
  
  The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's, etc.
  
  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (Schedule A)
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • OF-306
  • Other (1)
  • PCS Orders
  • Professional Certification
  • Proof of Enrollment
  • Proof of Marriage Status
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-15
  • Transcript
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• Benefits

  Benefits

  A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.

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  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• The public

  U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.