The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician will be assigned to the Division of Rehabilitation Care Service at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS), Seattle, WA. The incumbent will hold a faculty appointment at the University of Washington, School of Medicine.
Summary
The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician will be assigned to the Division of Rehabilitation Care Service at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS), Seattle, WA. The incumbent will hold a faculty appointment at the University of Washington, School of Medicine.
Education and length of practice are considered through a formal pay-setting process to determine the final compensable salary (Base Pay + Market Pay)
Pay scale & grade
VM 00
Location
Seattle, WA
1 vacancy
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Travel to UW for meetings, providing didactic teaching, etc. CME related travel potentially including presenting at national conferences.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—May be offered to a highly qualified candidate, subject to approval. If approved, relocation would be in the form of incentives, not reimbursed expenses, in accordance with agency policy.
All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
Provides a full range of PM&R specific evaluations to diagnosis and treat all general rehabilitation populations.
Main clinical responsibilities will include amputee clinics and providing consultative amputee services for inpatients.
Provides consultation to professional staff within VAPSHCS & community providers concerning clinical assessment findings and appropriate patient treatment plans. 5. Develop, implement and document the PM&R treatment plan for an assigned caseload of patients, including prompt completion of clinical reminders.
Functions independently as a member of the VAPSHCS Medical Staff, with full clinical privileges.
Assumes complete professional responsibility for his/her clinical assessment findings, patient care decisions and documentation.
Provides education to patients, family members and significant others.
Complies with all CPRS documentation procedures, including timeliness of standards for documentation and proper patient check out procedures.
Maintains certification and licensure in the medical specialty.
Serves as a clinical leader in emergencies.
Provides care that is compassionate, appropriate and effective for health problems and promotes health.
Teaching and Training:
Provides clinical supervision & instruction (including didactic instruction) for PM&R Residents, as well as medical students as assigned.
Provides clinical supervision & instruction for VA Amputee Fellow.
May provide teaching and mentoring of graduate students and other research trainees commensurate with previous research experience and a faculty appointment at the University of Washington, School of Medicine.
Provides education to professional staff.
Participates in educational programs, may provide presentations at local & national level conference & educational events.
Participates at a local, regional or national level in subspecialty societies or patient organizations.
Continuously seeks to develop and implement best practices in the Section & Medical Center, as appropriate.
Able to investigate and evaluate their patient care practices, appraise and assimilate scientific evidence and improve their practice of medicine.
Administrative Responsibilities:
Provides leadership in development of team process for assigned rehabilitation program and clinical teams.
Adheres to operational policies and procedures for assigned program and VAPSHCS, while staying abreast of current VA, VISN and Medical Center policies.
Monitors effectiveness of clinical programs though quality improvement processes and ongoing program evaluation.
Complies with national & local performance measures, including timely health care screenings and completion of clinical reminders for all patients.
Facilitates liaisons with other health care programs to develop ongoing relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate service or patient care.
Attends and participates in administrative and informational meetings held by the Service Line Director, or designee.
Complies with PM&R peer review procedures.
Research Responsibilities:
Have the demonstrated skills that will enable success in the following domains:
Depending on the Academic Appointment type (clinician-scientist vs. clinician-educator), he/she may be responsible conduct research, develop a funded research program, or support ongoing amputation related research projects.
Manuscript preparation, and presentation at national or international meetings may be required.
If indicated, may provide research supervision & instruction to trainees and graduate students.
Benefits:
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 49-54 days of annual paid time offer per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 10 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am-4:30pm, with Inpatient Rehab Unit and On-call coverage PCS Relocation: Not Authorized Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: May be available for a highly qualified candidate.
U.S. Citizenship; 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
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.
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: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR
[(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR
(3) 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.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Additional Requirement:
Completed residency training in an accredited Physical Medicine and Rehab program leading to board eligibility or board certification by the American Board of PM&R.
Knowledge, skill and experience in Amputee Rehabilitation.
Preferred Experience:
Skill in electrodiagnostic medicine.
Broad based skills in the diagnosis and treatment of the full spectrum of acute and chronic rehabilitation conditions.
Proven interest in and experience with the education of residents, fellows, medical students and other health care trainees
Skill in scholarly activity in research.
The incumbent has demonstrated expertise in all facets of amputee rehabilitation throughout the continuum of rehabilitation care from prevention, through peri-operative consultation, prosthetic prescription and lifelong rehabilitation care.
Has demonstrated knowledge and skills in the use of telehealth technologies to provide amputee rehabilitation to remote sites.
Demonstrates knowledge about established and evolving biomedical, clinical and cognate sciences and their application in patient care.
Demonstrate skills that result in effective information exchange and teaming with patients, their families and professional associates.
Demonstrate a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities, adherence to ethical principles and sensitivity to diverse patient populations.
Demonstrate awareness of and responsibility to larger context and systems of healthcare. Be able to call on system resources to provide optimal care.
Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
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.
Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting (45 lbs. and over), moderate lifting (15-44 lbs.), light lifting (under 15 lbs.), moderate carrying (15-44 lbs.), light carrying (under 15 lbs.), reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, both hands required, walking (1 hr.), standing (1 hr.), kneeling (1 hr.), repeated bending (4 hrs.), ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4, depth perception, ability to distinguish shades of colors, mental and emotional stability.
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. Approved schools are:
Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted, or
Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted.
For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, facility officials must verify with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) that the applicant has met requirements for certification, and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed by the applicant. [If the applicant does not claim an ECFMG certificate, facility officials must still confirm that the medical school meets (or met) ECFMG eligibility requirements for the year the candidate graduated.]
NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.
Additional information
Applicants who are interested in this vacancy should also apply to the University of Washington job announcement (for UW faculty appointment): apply.interfolio.com/89885
Applicants will be reviewed as they apply. This announcement may close at any point after the initial open period of two weeks once a selection is made.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
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VA Puget Sound Health Care System
1660 South Columbian Way
Seattle, WA 98108
US
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To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
To apply for this position online complete steps 1 and 2 above by 11:59 PM (ET) on 01/31/2022 to receive consideration. Please note, this announcement may close prior to the closing date indicated if the position is filled through other means. If you are unable to apply online before the closing date click here and include the CBSV-11139866-21-BK in the Notes field.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service.
HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
VA Puget Sound Health Care System
1660 South Columbian Way
Seattle, WA 98108
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. We will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
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