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The incumbent provides coverage for the Employee Occupational Health Service with the following basic objectives:

• Conduct the following statutory evaluations:
  • Pre-Placement Physicals
  • Medical Surveillance
  • Sick Calls
  • Work Related Injuries/Illnesses
• Implement Medical Center Policy and Procedures for the Occupational Health Program
• Participate in Medical Center committees and administrative assignments
• Represent the Occupational Health Program in interaction with other services and programs.
• Provide efficient, cost effective operation of the Occupational Health Services program.
• Database Tracking and Maintenance

Uniquely, VA Hudson Valley HCS serves as a collocated VHA/VBA/DOD site. The provider assists in this mission by conducting disability examinations for both the C&P and IDES programs. Specific duties include:

• Completion of the following evaluations to includes physical examinations and claims file reviews
  • Compensation & Pension
  • IDES
  • Special Registry evaluations
• Generation of medical opinions based upon available clinical records
• Assisting C&P departments in reviewing and providing addendums/clarifications to C&P/IDES examinations
• Serving as subject matter expert when needed by VBA and DMA.

The selected provider will contribute to the achievement of patient satisfaction and quality of care standards as well as write orders for diagnostic testing, prescribe medications, consult with specialty services, and utilize computerized/electronic medical records. The physician will provide patient care in accordance with professional standards, core values and commitment to service excellence. The ideal candidate is Board Certified (or eligible if recent residency graduate) in Internal Medicine or Family Practice or trained in Occupational Health; and, must be proficient in the use of computerized systems related to patient care. Proficiency in spoken and written English is required.

Physicians are covered under the Tort Claims Protection Act.

SALARY: Applicant's education and experience will be reviewed by a Professional Standards Board (physicians). The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.

WORK SCHEDULE: Full-Time, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT TITLE/#: Physicians have clinical privileges
NOTE: Selectee is required to travel between campuses or CBOCs, as needed.

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, 04/15/2020.
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.

Preferred Experience: Board Certified or Board Eligible Internal Medicine or Family Medicine. Training in Occupational Health would be preferred.

Physical Requirements: Position requires moderate lifting, pushing and pulling; reaching above the shoulders; walking and standing; kneeling and repeated bending. All applicants must be physically and mentally stable to perform efficiently the duties of the position.

NOTE: Current or former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Note: This is an open continuous announcement. We accept applications for this occupation on an ongoing basis; qualified applicants will be considered and referred for further review and consideration if they meet basic requirements. This vacancy announcement will remain open until is filled. Once a selection is made, this announcement may close without further notice.

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.

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?

PATIENT CENTERED CARE FOR THE VETERAN:
To deliver whole health, the Hudson Valley VA is applying the Elements of Patient Centered Care - a model that starts with an exploration of what matters most to Veterans and partners with them to achieve their best possible health.
Personalized: A personalized approach requires a dynamic customization of self-care and professional health care strategies. These must be specifically relevant to the individual, based on factors such as their medical conditions, genome, needs, values, and circumstances.
Proactive: A proactive approach uses strategies that strengthen each patient's innate capacity for health and healing, such as mind-body therapies and nutritional changes to build resilience prior to surgery or chemotherapy.
Patient-driven: A patient-driven model is rooted in and guided by what matters most to the person, aligning their health care with their day-to-day goals and lifelong aspirations. This is the most critical component, because a personalized, proactive approach that is not based on the individual's values will have little impact. A person who is engaged and inspired is the most likely to achieve the highest possible level of health and well-being.

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: Applicant's education and length of practice (experience) will be considered by a Compensation Panel in determining the salary of the applicant selected. The recommended 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.