Summary

The WG Bill Hefner VA Medical Center is seeking a Physician-Invasive Cardiology Program Manager for the Kernersville (HCC) in Kernersville - NC. The Invasive Cardiologist functions under the Chief of the Cardiology - the Chief of the Medical Service and the Chief of Staff to ensure sustainable growth - quality and excellent outcomes for the Cardiology program. This is an open continuous announcement. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available.

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 allopathic 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 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 - or fellowship if applicable - was completed
• OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship - first year of residency - or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States
• OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - 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
• Exceptions: 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 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
• In rare and unusual circumstances - the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer - who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience - accomplishments - performance - and qualifications warrant such action
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Additional Requirement and Preferred Experience: Board certified/board eligible interventional cardiologist Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity - keen hearing - clear distinctive speech - and manual dexterity
• This position requires mostly periods of continued walking - standing - stooping - sitting - bending - pulling - and pushing
• Transferring patients and objects may be required
• The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations
• The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients/residents who are combative secondary to delirium - dementia - or psychiatric disorders
• The incumbent must be a mature - flexible - sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations - able to shift priorities based on stakeholder needs
• In accordance with VA Handbook 5019.

Duties

• All physicians- Invasive Cardiologist assigned to Medicine Service will ensure compliance with all health care system policies - rules - regulations - and by-laws
• The Invasive Cardiologist will posses patient care and procedural skills and participate in various facility programs designed to enhance and improve the delivery of patient care services - such as Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) teams - as assigned by Chief - Medicine Service
• Duties include but are not limited to: Administrative: Serves as Medical Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab Serves as acting chief of the section (as needed) Provides guidance - support and supervision to the nurse practitioners - medical students and residents (interns and/or fellows) assigned to Medicine Service/subspecialty services and clinics Participates in and attends medical center committees and/or teams Approves and disapproves leave for other staff physicians - technical and nursing personnel - and/or clerical personnel under his/her supervision Participates in the selection of new staff
• prepares for promotions - and recognition of the outstanding performance of staff he/she supervises Revises work schedules and assignments on short notice to meet frequent - abrupt - and unpredictable changes in prescribed workloads and deadlines Clinical: Provides quality patient-centered cardiovascular care to both inpatients and outpatients for adults as assigned by Chief - Medicine Service and/or Chief Cardiology Section Performs cardiac catheterization procedures Facilitate the delivery of appropriate patient care in collaboration with other health professionals - medical center staff - and management Participates as a peer reviewer process when requested
• Participates in multidisciplinary activities involving the treatment plan and discharge plans of patients admitted to the Medicine bed services
• Exhibits leadership in initiating changes in patient care programs based on current concepts and finding from research and studies
• Integrates patient care activities on Medicine Services and other patient care programs at the medical center and in the community Diagnose and treat patients with cardiovascular disease such as: coronary artery disease - valvular heart disease - cardiomyopathy - heart failure - cardiac arrhythmias - and peripheral vascular disease Completes all medical record documentation in CPRS in a timely manner - including view alerts and encounter completion
• Includes patient/family/significant other/health care provider in establishing realistic - measurable goals related to health education and treatment plan Implements clinical practice guidelines and protocols for patients with complex medical care needs Utilizes problem-solving methodologies to resolve problems impacting patient care or staff performance Plans - implements - and evaluates care based on age-specific requirements of the patient Develops the initial plan of care and acts as a leader in developing standards of care Identifies acute/non-acute/chronic health problems Academic: (Applies only to staff physicians with Wake Forest faculty appointments.) Participates in the formal education of the residents - fellows and medical students by presenting teaching rounds - lectures - conferences - etc
• Demonstrates and trains medical students/resident - fellows in medical procedures that are required to provide optimal patient care appropriate to their expertise Assists in the development and implementation of education and training programs for medical students and fellows and residents - rotating through Medicine Service and accountable Clinical Services
• Research: Supports the medical Center-wide research mission Assists in conducting studies regarding treatment modalities - outcomes - and other aspects of patient care when appropriate
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified applicants 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 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 7:30am - 4:00pm