Physician - General Surgery

Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center (MGVAMC) is a level 3 facility with a campus in Spokane, Washington. Other sites of Veteran care delivery include two community- based outpatient clinics, two rural health clinics, and a homeless program located off-site. Over 32,000 Veterans are seen annually through these sites of care. To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation. 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. Preferred Experience: Board Certified General Surgeon providing comprehensive clinical and surgical care 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: Light lifting, under 15 pounds; Light carrying, under 15 pounds; Pushing (5 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (5 hours); Standing (5 hours); Both legs required; 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 basic colors; Hearing (aid permitted); Mental and emotional stability Environmental Factors: Working closely with others; Working alone ["Duties include but are not limited to: Assure the most effective delivery of care in General Surgery, while meeting and exceeding compliance standards. Performance of general surgical procedures, patient admission, discharges, consultation, evaluation and treatment to manage various conditions, illnesses, and injuries requiring general surgery. Conduct weekly clinics. Answer inpatient and outpatient consultations, make referrals, recommendations for treatment and/or medication and follow care of veteran patients experiencing surgical problems Perform major and minor procedures Oversee the administration of medications to patients. Assignment will include rotational on-call coverage. Attend Medicine/Surgery Service staff meetings as well as meetings of the Medical Staff. Completes medical records in accordance with Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff. Work with multiple Divisions/Services throughout the facility to improve outcomes and efficiencies. Collaborates on a frequent basis with nursing and others to facilitate the operations of the ICUs/wards/ECU, etc. to meet common goals. Performs the administrative components of patient care management, such as dictation of progress notes, OP reports, discharge summaries; signatures; and consultation referrals for both in-patients and outpatients; etc. Participates in ward/ICU rounds, morbidity and mortality conferences, grand rounds, Joint Commission (JC) activities, and any other relevant activities. Participates in quality improvement activities. Provides clinical coverage as needed by the general surgery team. Meets continuing education requirements. Establishes and promotes an atmosphere of unity through collaborative practice and effective communication between all staff disciplines. Fosters a high level of patient and staff satisfaction. Supervise and train physician assistants, residents, and medical student trainees. Participates in research activities in order to promote the delivery of emerging treatments to the Veteran population and for the advancement of science. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:00am to 4:30 pm (duty hours will fall between this time frame) Telework: Available on an ad hoc basis, as determined by the needs of the service. (This is not a virtual or remote position.) Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified applicants Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: Paid annual and sick leave based on hours worked - accrual starting on your first day. Paid federal holidays dependent on work schedule. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Health, dental, vision, long-term care, and term life insurance plans - Rates are prorated or based on hours worked Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards."]