Summary

The Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center is recruiting for one Pulmonologist to perform duties at the VA hospital in Spokane - WA. A recruitment/relocation incentive has been authorized for this position and may be offered to a highly qualified candidate. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. This is an open continuous announcement. See "Additional Information" below for more 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 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
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Light lifting and carrying (under 15 lbs.) - pushing - reaching above shoulder - use of fingers - both hands - walking - standing both legs - ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously - near vision correctable at 13"" to 16"" to Jaeger 1 to 4 - depth perception - ability to distinguish basic colors - and hearing (aid may be permitted).

Duties

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• The Spokane VA Healthcare System is dedicated to providing Veterans high- quality patient care
• The Pulmonologist will primarily deliver care in an outpatient clinic setting - focusing on diagnosing and managing respiratory disorders - including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - asthma - interstitial lung disease - and other pulmonary conditions
• Duties include but are not limited to: Diagnosing and managing a variety of pulmonology diseases in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Determine when it is necessary to refer patients for additional assessments - tests - or procedures to establish the diagnosis of sleep and pulmonary disorders - including but not limited to polysomnography - home sleep testing - pulmonary function testing and nocturnal oximetry testing
• Ensures timely access to pulmonology specialists through telehealth services and community care options - improving availability for veterans in rural areas
• Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans for patients with pulmonary disorders - including complex pulmonology diseases
• Providing consultations and expert guidance to other healthcare providers on pulmonology cases
• Monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment plans as necessary based on clinical findings and diagnostic results
• Educating healthcare staff on best practices for pulmonology prevention and control
• Engaging in clinical research and quality improvement projects to advance the understanding and treatment of pulmonology diseases
• Implementing evidence-based practices and contributing to the development of clinical guidelines and protocols
• Participating in staff meetings - hospital committees - and the peer review process
• Maintaining VA training requirements - timely completion of documentation - and upkeep of credentials required for privileging and re-privileging
• Participating in the Focused Professional Practice Evaluation (FPPE)/Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE) process
• Is qualified to diagnose - treat - and manage patients with pulmonology diseases disorders according to standard - usual - and acceptable methods and techniques
• Cooperates with and participates in medical duties or functions related to quality of care - peer review and with other performance improvement activities as directed
• Attend assigned meetings or process action teams
• Expert in history taking - physical examination - test interpretation - patient counseling and differential diagnosis and medical therapeutics of these conditions Documents observation - assessments - and changes in patient's condition
• collaborating with health team members to facilitate positive patient care outcomes
• Demonstrating leadership within interdisciplinary teams - fostering collaborative decision-making
• Ordering - interpreting - and utilizing laboratories - radiologic - and other diagnostic studies to guide clinical management
• Prescribing appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
• Providing comprehensive patient and family education regarding pulmonology diseases and treatment plans
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified candidates
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for 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 your start date
• 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
• Former EDRP Participants are ineligible to apply for the program
• Learn more
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov - 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 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00a.m.- 4:00p.m.