EDRP

Klickitat Valley Health•Amarillo, TX

About The Position

The Amarillo VA Health Care System is currently recruiting for a full time Physician (Neurologist) specializing in treating and managing neurological conditions of Veteran patients who are experiencing seizure disorders - multiple sclerosis - neurodegenerative disorders - migraines and much more. A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be considered for a highly qualified candidate. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP). 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 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 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 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: Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - b) OR Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) -OR 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 Physical Requirements: See outlined below 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. Â§ 7402(d) and 7407(d)

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 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
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
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: Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) - b) OR Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) -OR 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
Physical Requirements: Light lifting - under 15 pounds light carrying - under 15 pounds Reaching above shoulder Use of fingers Both hands required Walking (8hrs) Standing (8hrs) Repeated bending (2-4hrs) Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously Both eyes required Depth perception Ability to distinguish basic colors Ability to distinguish shades of colors Hearing (aid permitted) Mental/ Emotional Stability Ability to perform privileges Independently perform physical exam Cognitive Stability.
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. Â§ 7402(d) and 7407(d)

Nice To Haves

Board Certified/Board Eligible in Neurology
3 years or more of clinical practice
5 year's experience in diagnosis and treatment of patient population with Neurological conditions
Experience with the administration of Botox injections - EMG's and TBI

Responsibilities

Conduct neurologic consultations and follow-up care to the patients at the Amarillo VA Health Care System
Work with primary care physicians on a consulting basis should a patient shows symptoms related to a neurological issue
Diagnose neurological disorders and order diagnostic tests such as blood tests and imaging tests to aid in identifying neurological disorders
Perform and evaluate the outcome of a Lumbar puncture - Tensilon test - and EEG
Develop treatment plan(s) for patient and their specific condition
Direct the activities of nurses and other medical technicians in the treatment of patients
Evaluate patient progress
Provide training to medical students or other staff members
Actively continue education by staying up to date in the field to provide patients with the best care

Benefits

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus)
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment)
Competitive salary - annual performance bonus - regular salary increases
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)
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
Possible $1 -000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting