Hospitalist Job at Veterans Health Administration in Sheridan, WY

About Wyoming:

This is the perfect place for an outdoor enthusiast, as well those seeking a break from the big city. With millions of acres of public land, thousands of lakes, hundreds of miles of hiking, biking, skiing and snowmobiling trails, and epic rock climbing, there is never a shortage of active things to do. Enjoy those activities with the solid, down to earth people of Wyoming, where we have fresh air, friendly neighborhoods and safe communities. In Sheridan, we are able to offer a wide variety of amenities for our residents while maintaining small-town identities.

About the Opportunity:

The ACOS of Medicine Services is a practicing physician who is responsible for defining the mission, vision, and strategic goals of the Medicine Service Line which includes a large array of care services delivered in multiple departments including Inpatient Medicine (10 beds), Express Care, Specialty Care, Telehealth, Cardio-Pulmonary, and Employee Occupational Health. The ACOS is responsible for operational oversight of the entire Medicine Service Line.

The ACOS is responsible for developing the scope of practice for employees assigned, designing plans of care, and assuring implementation of quality improvement measures along with developing action plans to meet performance measures. The ACOS designates service priorities and objectives, supervises programs, and evaluates the performance of subordinate staff. The ACOS makes independent, professional decisions and recommendations with infrequent recourse to supervisory guidance. The ACOS serves as the liaison to other Service Lines, facilities, VISN offices, VHA Central Office, other government agencies, and the community. The ACOS is responsible for advising management of specific clinical or administrative issues within the Medicine Service Line and within the Medical Center. The ACOS serves as a consultant and advisor to subordinates, peers, and administration.

CLINICAL SCOPE OF DUTIES. The ACOS of Medicine shall be knowledgeable of all disciplines within the Medicine Service purview. The ACOS should possess the expertise and competence to perform their specific scope of practice defined through the medical center credentialing and privileging process. The ACOS spends approximately 25% of time on clinical responsibilities in their given specialty. Additionally, provides clinical oversight of providers within Medicine Service Line and to providers seeking medical technical guidance or clinical expertise throughout the facility.

ADMINISTRATIVE SCOPE OF DUTIES. The ACOS of Medicine spends approximately 75% of time managing the Medicine Service Line which includes a large array of care services delivered in multiple departments including Inpatient Medicine (10 beds), Express Care, Specialty Care, Telehealth, Cardio-Pulmonary, and Employee Occupational Health. The ACOS supervises Physicians, Physician Assistants, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Registered Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, and other administrative staff.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS. This position has a wide purview of supervisory responsibility. The ACOS of Medicine is considered a senior manager with mid-level managers and other non-supervisory staff as direct reports. This position reports directly to the Chief of Staff of the Health Care System.

  Work Schedule: 0730-1600 M-F

About the 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.

Preferred Experience: VA Leadership Experience, Board Certified Physician. Best candidate would have over 5 years experience in the VA, with 2 or more years of leadership experience as a Supervisory Physician or Service Chief. The best candidate would also have a Blackbelt in System Redesign, participated in a VA-sponsored Leadership course, superior oral and written communication and excellent organizational skills.

About the Benefits:

• 26 days of paid annual leave
• 13 sick days annually, with unlimited accumulation
• 11 paid federal holidays
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Up to 15 days of leave for active reservists and National Guard members
  
• Work-from-home options
• Flexible scheduling
• Work anywhere in the U.S. with one active license
• Choose from any of our 1,300 facilities
• Change locations without losing benefits or salary
  
• Comprehensive federal health insurance for life
• Up to 75% of health premiums paid
• Group life insurance for you and eligible family members
• Long-term care coverage for home care, adult day care, and facility care
• Flexible savings accounts to pay for health care expenses, tax-free
• Free medical malpractice insurance for health care providers
  
• Access to the Federal Employees Retirement System
• Eligible for monthly retirement benefits after just 5 years of federal service
• Supplement your retirement with the tax-deferred Thrift Savings Plan, similar to a 401(k)
• Long-term disability benefits after 18 months of service
• Add VA benefits to your full military retirement pay or pension