Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Qualifications

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
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: This position requires moderate lifting (15-44 pounds)
• light lifting (under 15 pounds)
• use of fingers
• operation of crane - truck - tractor - or motor vehicle
• near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4
• far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other
• ability to distinguish basic colors
• and hearing (aid may be permitted).

Duties

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• Take a stroll through Downtown Boise and Old Boise - where historic architecture meets modern design
• The city offers a vibrant and diverse dining and night life scene - Visit Boise's food guide where you'll find a range of recommendations
• For sports enthusiasts - Boise is home to Boise State University's renowned Bronco Stadium
• The city's cultural scene is equally captivating with the historic Egyptian Theatre and Boise Art Museum features contemporary art - while Treefort Music Fest brings the city alive with music - art - and creativity
• Boise is a premiere family friendly destination with tons of Kid friendly and Pet friendly activities
• If you're looking for a peaceful escape within the city - there are # of parks - The Boise River Greenbelt is a scenic path that stretches over 30 miles along the Boise river
• For even more adventure - head to the Bogus Basin Ski Resort and Boise Foothills - or spend a weekend in the world-famous Sun Valley or scenic McCall
• Boise is more than just a city-it's a lifestyle
• It's a place where you can start your day with a hike in the foothills - spend the afternoon exploring the local food scene - and end your evening at a downtown concert or theater show
• It's a community that welcomes newcomers with open arms - where people are friendly - and the pace of life is just right
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment/or Relocation Incentive: May be available for highly qualified candidates Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): May be available for highly qualified candidates EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov for questions/assistance Pay: Competitive salary - annual performance bonus - regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 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 (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 The Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) Medical Director is an appropriately credentialed and privileged physician who is responsible for the overall care delivered by the HBPC Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT)
• Duties include but not limited to: Collaborates with the Boise VA medical facility HBPC Program Director on HBPC Program management responsibilities
• Plans and directs the educational and clinical experience of health professions trainees (HPTs) assigned to the HBPC Program
• Being readily accessible and promptly responsive to calls from HBPC PACT members with urgent need for consultation - physician orders or as requested by the Veteran
• Oversees care planning for all Veterans enrolled in the HBPC Program by either actively participating in HBPC Program team meetings or delegating an HBPC PACT Physician to participate at team meetings
• Communicates medical care advances and practice standards to the HBPC PACT
• Arranges physician coverage as needed and communicates the plan of coverage to the HBPC PACT
• Manages multiple chronic conditions common in older adults - such as diabetes - heart disease - and dementia - ensuring that treatment plans are tailored to individual patient needs and preferences
• Works closely with a multidisciplinary team that may include nurse practitioners - social workers - physical therapists - and community health workers
• Facilitates discussions about advanced care planning - helping patients and families make informed decisions about future healthcare preferences and end-of-life care
• Addresses social determinants of health - such as access to food - transportation and social support - which significantly impact the health and well-being of older adults
• Must be available to act as back-up for HBPC PACT primary care providers and make home visits when needed or when the designated HBPC PACT primary care providers are unavailable
• Collaborating with other HBPC Medical Directors - VISN leadership and VHA Central Office staff members on program development issues
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00 am-4:30pm Additional Requirement: Knowledge of administrative - clinical - and programmatic leadership for clinical care programs to ensure achievement of the clinical goals
• Board Certification in Internal Medicine and/or Geriatrics or Family Medicine.