Physician (Chief of Chronic Pain Wellness Program)

Department of Veterans Affairs • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (1 to 5 years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

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The Chief of the Chronic Pain Wellness Program (CCPWP) serves as a practicing physician who is responsible for the management of patients with chronic pain and related comorbidities enrolled for healthcare services provided by the Phoenix VA Health Care System (PHVAHCS). The CCPWP is responsible for administrative tasks associated with clinic operations.

The physician will work in a team setting with other physicians, nurse practitioners, psychologists, clinical pharmacists, physical therapists, nutritionist registered nurses, recreational therapists, health coaches, chiropractors, acupuncturists and support staff assigned to perform duties to accomplish the treatment of our patients.

Requirements

• 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pain care for referred outpatients as assigned by PHVAHCS.
• Evaluate and treat health problems for scheduled and unscheduled patients in the clinic setting.
• Perform history and physical exams.
• Provide appropriate documentation to minimally include history, physical exam findings, diagnosis, definitive care plan and disposition of the patient.
• Ensure that patients are appropriately closed out including disposition that clearly indicates the next steps of care.
• Ensure that each patient is provided a list of current medications and appointment list at close out.
• Perform office procedures contained within their approved privileges.
• Prescribe medications as appropriate.
• Order routine laboratory, radiological and diagnostic tests and provide initial interpretation of results.
• Communicate test results to patients.
• Initiate and expedite requests for consultation ad special tests.
• Screen patients to determine the need for hospitalization.
• Function as a preceptor for residents in the clinic setting as assigned by PHVAHCS.
• Provide education to the patient and family as necessary.
• Supervise Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers in Clinic.
• Encourage adherence to evidence-based, fiscally responsible patient management protocols.
• Willingness to accept new responsibilities at the discretion of PHVAHCS if future circumstances should occur.

Benefits

• 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)
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees