Provider is responsible for all functions which fall under the scope of care of Rheumatology. These include clinical and administrative management, either directly or through delegated authority of the following:

• Initial evaluation of patients with Rheumatology related disorders
• Management of treatment of patients with Rheumatology related disorders
• Will share coverage of providing emergency care 24 hours a day 365 days a year
• Research initiatives
• Fellow/Resident/Student supervision/education
• Provides direct patient care as a consultant in outpatient clinics and/or inpatient wards and will participate in the Rheumatology Service on call schedule.
• Works with and is supported by Rheumatology Service leadership.
• Provides patients with accurate and compassionate treatment.
• Responsible for providing services in an efficient, high-quality, cost effective manner within budget allocation.
• Works directly with Chief of Rheumatology to assist in ensuring adequate and appropriate staffing.
• Works with the Chief of Rheumatology and other staff as appropriate, supports operations issues/problems resolution in a logical, step-wise fashion. Participates in a forum in which staff identify, communicate and resolve issues related to Rheumatology, Medicine Service, Medical Center ancillary and support operations and VISN-wide mandates.
• Works with the Chief of Rheumatology and other disciplines as necessary to support, contribute to and implement policies, procedures, performance goals, strategic plans and initiatives.
• Seeks and enhances opportunities to promote and strengthen the Medical Center's and VISN goals. Responsible for implementing the goal of improving care for patients within the Medical Center and VISN.
• Has basic understanding of managed care practices, including health care finance, billing, coding and documentation. Has knowledge, ability and willingness to use and promote the dissemination among clinical staff of current automated technology for Health Information Management Sections (HIMS), patient data tracking, patient orders, etc.
• Contributes to the development, maintenance and enhancement of relations with internal and external entities including but not limited to: medical and nursing schools, therapist training programs, local public and private health care entities, colleagues in other Patient Services and Integrated Services such as Information Technology, Laboratory, and Business Office, labor, and VISN.
• Participates in local administrative, management, quality assurance, and other assignments, meetings or committees.
• Performance reflects and demonstrates support of the Chief of Rheumatology, Chief of Medicine, Chief of Staff, Medical Center Director's, VISN Network and national goals.
• Participates in regular peer review activities.
• Must be alert to patient's condition and disorders. Reactions on the part of the patient require immediate attention so harm does not come to the patient.
• Maintains patient records and files. Follows HIPPA guidelines regarding patient information.
• Ensures timely completion of daily clinic notes with accurate documentation and coding of service rendered.
• Follows established safety practices and reports to Chief as promptly as possible to unsafe conditions, unsafe practices or any occupational illness or injury sustained. Adheres to all safety and health standards, regulations and work practices. Uses proper protective equipment as required.
• Participates in quality assurance (QA) activities to include and provide data collection, data analysis and trends, and reports on changes based on data collection.
• Hospital Identification Badge is worn in accordance with hospital regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• United States Citizenship Required; 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

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/31/2020.
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.

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.