Summary

The Battle Creek VA Medical Center is seeking a Medical Director for the Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) Program. This role provides clinical leadership through the direction and coordination of medical care for Veterans enrolled in the program. Additionally - the Medical Director will deliver geriatric consultation services or primary care within an outpatient clinic setting.

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
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to physically and mentally perform the duties in an outpatient setting under normal and emergent conditions
• Moderate lifting 15-44 lbs. - straight pulling/pushing up to 2 hours per day
• reaching above shoulder
• use of fingers
• both hands required
• standing up to 5 hours per day
• kneeling up to 2 hours per day
• use of both arms and legs
• near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4
• far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and up to 20/40 in the other
• hearing aid permitted.

Duties

• Battle Creek - MI - known as \"Cereal City -\" is located in Calhoun County off I-94 - midway between Chicago and Detroit
• The city has a rich history and promising future in food brands - research - and training - being home to Kellogg Company's world headquarters and other significant corporations like Post Cereals - Ralcorp - and Duncan Aviation
• The city is revitalizing its downtown for food science and innovation industries
• Battle Creek's Air National Guard Base - commercial airport - and industrial park are diversifying the economy and attracting global businesses in military - aviation - aerospace - and alternative energy sectors
• The city combines the serenity of country living with urban amenities - boasting numerous parks connected to Battle Creek and Kalamazoo rivers - offering outdoor activities like hiking - fishing - and canoeing
• Various community festivals enhance the cultural and recreational offerings
• Moreover - Battle Creek offers affordable living with a cost of living significantly lower than the national average
• It has 26 neighborhoods with diverse housing options - a linear park with 26 miles of trails - and a variety of dining and shopping venues
• With homes selling quickly and options for different budgets - the city is ideal for starting a career - raising a family - or retiring - thanks to its strong community and natural beauty
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• 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 Medical Director - Home Based Primary Care (HBPC) Primary Duties and Responsibilities Provides leadership to the HBPC program in collaboration with the HBPC Program Director
• Coordinates comprehensive - interdisciplinary medical care and case management for Veterans with complex medical - social - and behavioral health needs in their homes
• Participates in the development and implementation of policies - procedures - and clinical guidelines in partnership with the interdisciplinary team
• Oversees scheduling and coverage of advanced practice providers within the HBPC program
• Monitors the quality and performance of medical services delivered by HBPC providers
• Reviews and authorizes admissions to the program
• Provides consultation to medical staff regarding Veterans with complex care or treatment needs in the home setting
• Collaborates in identifying - reviewing - and addressing quality and safety issues within the program
• Communicates responsibilities - policies - procedures - and updates to HBPC providers to ensure clarity and consistency
• Ensures adherence to medical standards of care as mandated by accrediting and regulatory bodies - including The Joint Commission
• Conducts assessments - establishes diagnoses - and offers recommendations related to geriatric syndromes and other conditions for Veterans consulted within the program
• Actively participates in Medical Service meetings and contributes to clinical and operational discussions
• Serves as the direct Supervisor for HBPC providers - offering guidance - oversight - and performance support
• Leads strategic planning efforts for the HBPC program to promote growth - quality - and sustainability
• Plays an integral role in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care and program operations
• Participates in HBPC-related educational activities - including delivering in-service training as appropriate
• Ensures HBPC providers maintain compliance with licensure-related education requirements and mandatory VA training
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm