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Supervisory Physician (Pulmonologist)

Employer
Department of Veterans Affairs
Location
Boise, Idaho
Closing date
Jun 20, 2020

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Specialty
Pulmonary Disease
Hours
Full Time
Position Type
Permanent
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/29/2019.

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. 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: (1) Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted, OR
(2) Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) of the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted.
(3) 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. Licensure and Registration: Physicians must possess a 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. The physician must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active, current licensure.

Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training or its equivalent, 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 accrediting bodies for graduate medical education, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA), in the list published for the year the residency was complete, OR
(2) Other residencies or their equivalents which the local Professional Standards Board determines to have provided an applicant with appropriate professional training. 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).

Physician Staff Requirements: In addition to the above basic requirements, the incumbent must demonstrate the following: Outstanding professional ability in the practice of medicine or a medical specialty, AND The ability to guide the development and implementation of programs within their respective domain. These programs would include, but are not limited to medical practice, professional standards, personnel issues, quality and performance improvement.
References: VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G2,

Physician Qualification Standard Physical Requirements: Daily intermittent walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, and carrying of lightweight items required. The VHA provides patient centered care, delivered by engaged, collaborative teams in an integrated environment that supports learning and continuous improvement. The Veteran's experience and health outcomes are improved with an emphasis on prevention through healing relationships in an optimal healing environment. Candidates should possess high energy, a strong work ethic, integrity, who are kind and empathetic, have a sense of humor, and who enjoy working for a collaborative, team-oriented system.

VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. VA Physician Benefits - http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp Practice evidence based medicine without the hassle of high malpractice premiums and associate overhead costs Utilize the most sophisticated Integrated Electronic Medical Records network with centralized patient registration and billing Enjoy a competitive salary, 26 vacation days, 10 federal holidays, and 13 sick days annually A comprehensive Federal Benefits package including malpractice, life, health, 401K, CME, etc. An unmatched work/life balance and very high quality personal and professional life!

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