Podiatrist (GEM Medical Director)

Veterans Health Administration•Kerrville, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Geriatric and Extended Care Geriatric Evaluation and Management Clinic (GEM) Medical Director's role is to lead interdisciplinary staff in providing high quality patient centered care to Veterans in the outpatient setting. The Kerrville GEM clinic provides both primary care and specialty care to geriatric patients. The medical director is responsible for the quality of care, the productivity and the developmental and implementation of programs and initiatives to meet the STVHCS mission. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Administrative Duties: Leadership responsibilities HR Management Staff Management Time/Leave Management Business Planning/Systems Redesign Clinical Management Transfers and Admissions coordination GEM Clinic safety and environmental standards responsibility, etc. Supervisory Duties: overseeing daily operation of assigned section evaluating work performance developing and implementing performance improvement plans and performance standards planning and scheduling work assignments approving leave effecting disciplinary measures advising, counseling and instructing employees collaborating with Labor Relations to resolve grievances and more serious complaints, etc. Clinical Duties: remaining privileged and practicing specialty field providing patient care applying knowledge to patient care and the education of others timely document clinic encounters in VA's Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS), etc. Education, Research and Development Duties: Liaisoning with ACOS for Education for UME/GME issues and ensures orientation to section rotation for program trainees (residents, students) Teaching, monitoring and coordinating educational activities, and complying with necessary trainee supervision Liaisoning with ACOS for Research Identifying and defining significant Research and Development problems Supporting the ACOS for Research and subordinate staff to plan and execute research program(s) Generating effective reports and results worthy of publication, etc.

Requirements

Degree as a doctor of podiatric medicine, or its equivalent, from a school of podiatric medicine approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
Completed, or currently completing, 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.
Currently hold, or will hold, a full and unrestricted license to practice Podiatry in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia.
Proficient in written and spoken English.
U.S. Citizens (non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens).

Nice To Haves

Board Certified/Board Eligible in Geriatrics and/or Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Candidates with specialized experience in Geriatrics and Long-Term Care
2 years experience working with Geriatric population and/or Palliative Hospice Care

Responsibilities

Lead interdisciplinary staff in providing high quality patient centered care to Veterans in the outpatient setting.
Responsible for the quality of care provided by the program.
Responsible for the productivity of the program.
Responsible for the development and implementation of programs and initiatives to meet the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) mission.
Overseeing daily operation of assigned section.
Evaluating work performance.
Developing and implementing performance improvement plans and performance standards.
Planning and scheduling work assignments.
Approving leave.
Effecting disciplinary measures.
Advising, counseling and instructing employees.
Collaborating with Labor Relations to resolve grievances and more serious complaints.
Remaining privileged and practicing specialty field.
Providing patient care.
Applying knowledge to patient care and the education of others.
Timely document clinic encounters in VA's Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS).
Liaisoning with ACOS for Education for UME/GME issues and ensures orientation to section rotation for program trainees (residents, students).
Teaching, monitoring and coordinating educational activities, and complying with necessary trainee supervision.
Liaisoning with ACOS for Research.
Identifying and defining significant Research and Development problems.
Supporting the ACOS for Research and subordinate staff to plan and execute research program(s).
Generating effective reports and results worthy of publication.