The physician will serve as a provider in the Minneapolis VA Compensation & Pension Environmental Health Registry clinics. The physician is responsible for providing quality care, consultation, and education, conducting compensation, pension, and environmental registry exams in collaboration with other healthcare professionals. This position will fall under the Primary Care ICC, which emphasizes recognizing all components of health and well-being. 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: 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: The position will require walking, standing, or sitting for periods of up to or beyond 10 to 12 hours each day. In addition, the incumbent will need to bend, lift, and turn. ["The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. 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 annual paid time offer 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 Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Position my entail other duties as assigned. Responsible to the Compensation and Pension Section Chief within the Primary Care Integrated Clinical Community (ICC) but practices independently, exercising initiative and independent judgment in day-to-day activities. Work closely with the Comp & Pen Section Chief and other health care providers to clinically manage and evaluate Veterans for diseases and health conditions caused by environmental, toxic exposures. Performing disability examinations and environmental health examinations. Responsible for the completion of the medical report. The reports are provided to the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) to determine service-connected disability and benefits. Responsible of all visit modality types, (telephone triage, virtual visits and other telemedicine visits). Performs physical assessments, engages in therapeutic problem solving, counseling, consultation, and provides independent care management. Provide comprehensive guideline directed evidence-based care to patients with a wide variety of health issues/ concerns Obtain health histories, perform physical exams and documents findings in the medical record for military service related-injuries, military service-related illnesses, toxic exposure evaluation examinations, and other administrative exams. Assessment, diagnosis, testing, and documentation of Veteran's VA disability evaluation and environmental hazards exams. Education of patients and families regarding health conditions and veterans' benefits receive treatment. Education and training of VA employees as necessary regarding environmental health-related issues, compensation, and pension benefits. Orders, interprets, and follows up on diagnostic tests Collaborates with physicians and other members of the health care team Demonstrates professional communication and conduct Recognizes and supports Suicide Prevention initiatives Works collaboratively with all levels of health care professional and support staff to facilitate positive employee health outcomes. Independently leads field groups through analysis, needs assessment, and development of revisions to the employee health promotion disease prevention program Compliance with various Isolation Precautions and Infection Control Guidelines Patient and caregiver education and support. Participates in High Reliability Organization (HRO) Participates in performance improvement initiatives Promotes evidence-based best practices and research based clinical care Provide e-consultation to medical center providers regarding questions about toxic exposures, health conditions, compensation and pension disabilities, and environmental health screening assessments. BLS certification is required for this position and can be obtained upon hire. ADHOC: May be authorized (Employees Telework on an part time, occasional, episodic, or short-term, and have completed required telework training and telework agreement). This is not a virtual position. Work Schedule: The tour of duty for this position is typically Monday- Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. Additional information may be provided during the interview process."]

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