U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · 14 hours ago
Physician (General Internal Medicine - Clinician Educator) w/Recruitment/Relocation Incentive, EDRP
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$250K/yr - $290K/yrThe U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking full-time academic internal medicine primary care physicians at the Dallas VA Health Care System, a large teaching hospital. The role involves delivering comprehensive patient care, collaborating with clinic teams, and engaging in academic activities such as teaching and clinical precepting for medical students and residents.
GovernmentMedicalNational SecurityPublic Safety
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The General Internal Medicine Physician will work collaboratively as the team leader with clinic teams to deliver comprehensive patient care
At the Dallas VA, academic primary care physicians care for a panel of patients with the UT Southwestern residents, in a team-based environment that offers integrated in-clinic primary care, clinical pharmacy, and rehabilitative therapy services
A full range of consultative services is available on site, from patient wellness programs to advanced medical and surgical specialties
The Dallas VA has active research programs and is a core training site for the UT Southwestern Medical School
Opportunities for academic engagement include (but are not limited to) teaching and clinical precepting for medical students and internal medicine residents
Internists will serve as teaching attendings on inpatient medicine wards for 1-2 weeks at a time and precept residents in the Primary Care Continuity Clinic
Essential qualifications of successful candidates include excellent interpersonal communication, creative problem-solving skills, and desire to work in a multidisciplinary primary care team
Experience in clinical education or quality improvement is preferred
Candidates must be eligible for an academic appointment at the UT Southwestern Medical Center and board certified in Internal Medicine
Qualification
Required
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 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
License: 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
English Language Proficiency: Proficiency in spoken and written English
Candidate must perform patient consultations - diagnosing and treatment of a diverse population
The provider must have strong clinical skills - including the ability to perform comprehensive assessments - develop treatment plans - and manage complex medical conditions
Excellent communication skills - e.g. - the ability to explain medical conditions and treatment options clearly to diverse patient populations and their families
Experience working in multidisciplinary teams
Expertise and experience in teaching
Expertise and experience in research
Knowledge of general and VA computer software programs - including CPRS - Provation
Eligible for UTSW faculty appointment
Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting (15-44 pounds)
Light carrying - under 15 pounds
Use of fingers
Both hand required
Walking (3 hours)
Standing (1 hour)
Climbing - legs only (0.5 hours)
Both legs required: Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
Have sight
Both eyes required
Depth perception
Hearing (aid may be permitted)
Preferred
Board Certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine or its equivalent
Experience in clinical education or quality improvement
Benefits
Education Debt Reduction Program is authorized.
Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be authorized for highly qualified individuals.
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)
CME: Possible $2,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
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