Physician - Deputy Chief Primary Care

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. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Longview, Texas blends East Texas hospitality with modern amenities. Just two hours from Dallas, it offers easy access to big-city attractions while maintaining a relaxed, small-town feel. Known for its piney woods, vibrant arts scene, and the Great Texas Balloon Race, Longview is welcoming and affordable place to live and work. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be eligible for highly-qualified applicants. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Desiree.Jackson@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator 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 Major Duties/Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to: VA Clinic in Longview TX is seeking a Deputy Chief, Primary Care Service, assisting in the leadership, planning, coordination, and evaluation of Primary Care programs and services. Provides direct patient care to a panel of Veterans, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, care coordination, patient education, and clinical follow-up. The incumbent devotes at least 51 percent of work time to direct patient care activities and serves as the supervising provider for patients managed by advanced practice providers and other clinical staff. The Deputy Chief also functions as a first-line supervisor for employees who provide direct patient care, ensuring clinical quality, patient safety, staff development, and compliance with accreditation and performance standards. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to improve access, quality, and patient outcomes; supports quality improvement initiatives; and provides administrative and clinical oversight of Primary Care operations. Acts on behalf of the Chief, Primary Care Service during absences and supports the overall mission, vision, and strategic objectives of the service. The Deputy Chief, Primary Care Service also serves as supervising provider for patients managed by mid-level providers. Uses assessment skills to examine patients thoroughly, using appropriate medical, clinical, laboratory, and other pertinent data The incumbent ensures proper follow-up for the assigned panel of patients and acts in carrying out patient appointments in assigned time. Serves as a mentor in the role of teacher for Primary Care staff, residents, trainees, students, and other employees. Acts as a consultant for the Primary Care staff in developing, implementing and evaluation diagnosis and treatment of patients with a variety of disease processes. Selects, develops, and conducts literature searches on researchable problems that are relevant to the health car

Salaire : $280,000 – $315,000/Per Year | Avantages : http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - 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 whole health care to Veterans? Shreveport offers you the 'lagniappe', which means a little something extra! Shreveport-Bossier City is situated on the Red River in northwest Louisiana. Commonly known as the 'Ark-La-Tex', the point where Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas meet. The Shreveport-Bossier City area is home to Barksdale Air Force Base, as well as numerous colleges and universities, theaters, lakes, golf courses, beautiful housing areas, churches, and great schools. With a population of nearly 400,000 in the city's metropolitan region, the area promises much to do while maintaining a reasonable cost of living and an excellent, temperate climate. You'll enjoy a unique combination of