Physician - Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Section Chief
Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Location: Fredericksburg
Posted on: April 15, 2024
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Job Description:
Summary 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.
Responsibilities The Fredericksburg Health Care Center (FXHCC)
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (PLMS) Section Chief provides
administrative, clinical, and programmatic leadership for the FXHCC
PLMS to ensure achievement of the clinical, research, and education
goals. The incumbent reports to the FXHCC Director of Clinical
Services and serves as a key clinical resource for the FXHCC
Director of Clinical Services and Assistant Director/Administrator.
The incumbent is a board-certified physician with advanced clinical
experience as well as demonstrated administrative and leadership
skills. Also, meets the requirements for a faculty appointment at
Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center. The
responsibilities include hands on clinical work, oversight, and
administration of all aspects of the FXHCC PLMS, including guidance
and training for residents and other trainees. Major duties
include: Plans the provision of the FXHCC PLMS with a
patient-centered vision so as to enhance patient education and
shared decision making; Establishes a customer-oriented culture and
promotes hiring of persons who fit that culture; Directs the
continuous measurement and improvement of the quality of care
provided by the FXHCC PLMS; Plans, coordinates, and ensures high
quality care through utilization of multiple quality measurement
tools; Improves patient outcomes through the implementation of
strategies such as clinical practice guidelines and critical
pathways, health risk assessments, provider profiling, use of
electronic medical record and clinical reminders, and case
management; Encourages and supports research and education
missions. Facilitates translation of research findings into
improved patient outcomes; Responsible for the financial management
of the FXHCC PLMS, including budget planning and management;
Develops the annual strategic and budget plan for the FXHCC PLMS
consistent with guidance and goals from the Director's Office
and/or Fiscal Service; Collaborates with other Section Chiefs in
the development and execution of the overall Medical Center
strategic and business plan; (5) Plans initiatives and develops
programs in collaboration with other sections/services in order to
ensure coordination of service, reduction of redundancies, and
enhancement of cost effectiveness; Develops an interdisciplinary
team of innovative, highly motivated individuals who are
continuously striving for excellence in patient care and customer
service; Develops collaborative relationships throughout the
medical center, including active working relationships with the
other clinical section chiefs, in order to assure full support and
coordination between the services; Responsible for assuring
appropriate action in such matters as promotions, selections,
rewards and recognition, training, and problem resolution as these
actions relate to the FXHCC PLMS; Effectively communicates with
employees, patients and their families, employees from other
sections/services, stakeholders, executive leadership, and VISN and
VACO staff when required; and Exhibits clear, honest, and open
communications in meetings and other interactions. VA offers a
comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment
Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May Be Authorized Permanent Change of
Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized EDRP Authorized:
Contact Monique Head at monique.head@va.gov or 804-675-5000 Ext.
6770, 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 Requirements
Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be
appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in
accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for
VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to
urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with
VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after
12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You
may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to
background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be
required to complete an online onboarding process. Must pass
pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal
influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department
of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Participation in
the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a
requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care
Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
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: Citizen of the United
States. Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible
to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Education: 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. Licensure: 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), 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. English
Language Proficiency. Physicians appointed to direct patient-care
positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as
required by 38 U.S.C. - 7402(d) and 7407(d). Preferred Experience:
VHA Experience preferred Reference: VA Handbook 5005, Part II,
Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. Physical
Requirements: A physical examination prior to placement is
required. Requires lifting 15-44 pounds; pushing (approx. 2 hours);
reaching above shoulder; use of fingers and both hands; walking and
standing from 3-5 hours and kneeling. Ability for rapid mental and
muscular coordination simultaneously. Must have depth perception
and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors.
Hearing aid is permitted. 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 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. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members:
Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for
Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for
our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for
military service members. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP)
are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to
such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or
pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only
infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required
to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of
proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will
provide additional information regarding what information or
documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally
required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable
accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an
alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the
Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
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