Physician (Chief Neurology Care Line)

Duties The Michael E.
DeBakey VA Medical Center serves as the primary health care provider for more than 151,000 Veterans in southeast Texas.
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The Michael E.
DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) is seeking an exceptional physician-candidate for the position of Chief, Neurology Care Line.
The Chief will provide leadership of a large VA-based department which includes inpatient care with particular strength in medical education, clinical reasoning, quality improvement, and health services research.
The Chief provides leadership and direction to the educational and research missions within the Neurology Care Line and should be qualified for appointment at the associate or full professor level at the Baylor College of Medicine (BCM).
MEDVAMC and BCM provide opportunities for collaborations with outstanding educators and researchers across disciplines.
MEDVAMC and BCM have a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
An individual track record of a commitment to and history of mentoring and advising individuals from groups historically underrepresented in medicine is desired.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): may be offered to a highly qualified applicant Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): The Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) serves as a significant recruitment and retention tool by securing the services of critical health care professionals for up to five (5) years through student loan payment reimbursement.
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EDRP Authorized: Contact Demetrius Roberts is the EDRP Coordinator and can be reached at Demetrius.
Roberts@va.
gov or 713-791-1414 ext 23185 for questions/assistance Learn more 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 Your responsibilities will encompass a diverse range of tasks, including but not limited to: - Directs, manages, and coordinates the planning and implementation of VA Neurology Care Line.
- Develops or directs the development of performance standards; evaluates the performance of key supervisors, and reviews the evaluations made by subordinate supervisors or other employees.
- Responsible for budget development and execution.
- Exercises administrative, programmatic, clinical, and academic oversight.
- Serves as the principal spokesperson and advocate for Neurology Care Line.
- Coordinates and integrates clinical and administrative aspects of the programs into a comprehensive package of services.
- Directs patient care needs assessments; identifies gaps in services and supports program development to meet those needs.
-Develops short- and long-range goals and objectives.
- Ensures that there is compliance with all Joint Commission and other regulatory body functions and standards that are applicable.
- Oversees, develops, coordinates, and evaluates academic programs affiliated with Neurology Care Line and serves as liaison with the sponsoring institutions for such programs.
- Participates in facility programs designed to enhance and improve the delivery of patient care services, such as Root Cause Analysis and Systems Redesign teams.
- Develops program review and evaluation to ensure patient satisfaction dimensions of care and performance measures are achieved and continuously evaluated, as demonstrated by performance measures and wait times.
- Exhibits leadership in initiating changes in patient care programs based on current concepts and findings from research and studies.
- Recruits, trains, supervises, and retains the highest quality of staff, and program support staff, as appropriate.
- Actively promotes and effectively manages a culturally diverse workforce.
-Practices, and supports all existing safety practices relevant to this position, contributing to and keeping abreast of new safety practices as they are developed.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm 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: 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.
Additional Experience: Board Certified in Neurology Have demonstrated administrative and leadership experience.
Outstanding record of academic accomplishments with national prominence Proven leadership skills to attract, motivate, and direct a group of innovative and productive clinicians, researchers, and educators.
Demonstrate clinical excellence, a commitment to education, and the ability to catalyze the growth of clinical and/or health services research.
Preferred Experience: Preference will be given to those candidates with a track record of scholarship and independent grant support.
Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard.
This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.
Physical Requirements: Light carrying (under 15 pounds), reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, both hands required, walking (up to 2 hours), standing (up to 2 hours), repeated bending (up to 2 hours), both legs, ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, near vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and the 20/40 in the other, hearing without aid and mental and emotional stability Environmental Requirements: Working outside and inside, constant noise, dust, solvents (degreasing agents), working around machinery with moving parts, working with hands in the water, working closely with others and working alone 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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Please follow all instructions carefully.
Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary.
The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.
g.
, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.
g.
, professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.
g.
, on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.
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When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire.
You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.
).
If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.
), and dates of impending separation.
Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form.
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To apply for this position, you must submit a C.
V.
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Other documents may be requested later in the process if needed.
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Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
To apply for this position online complete steps 1 and 2 above by 11:59 PM (ET) on 12/29/2023 to receive consideration.
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Agency contact information Alisha Crane Phone 909-961-4840 Email Alisha.
Crane@va.
gov Address Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center 2002 Holcombe Boulevard Houston, TX 77030 US Next steps Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons.
Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted.
HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service.
HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties.
VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities.
HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities.
HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students.
HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.