Staff Physician - Vascular Surgeon
The functions and responsibilities of the Vascular Surgeon include, but are not limited to the following:
Provide direct patient care in the outpatient clinics, in-patient settings, operating rooms and the emergency room settings. Vascular surgeon will be responsible for the initial evaluation and overall workups, history and physicals, and admission of vascular surgery patients, as needed. Responsible for providing patients with education concerning their disease state and expected treatment regimen. The Vascular Surgeon rotates with other physicians on a regular basis as needed. The physician also works on-call as priorities demonstrate, as need. Will contribute to the educational activities of the Department of Vascular surgery at the academic affiliate by working with and supervising fellows, residents and medical students. Referral, when indicated, of patients with complex health problems to other providers within the medical center or to other VA Medical Centers. Consultations with physicians and others , when requested to augment the care of their patients. Ensures quality assurances of the service and the delivery of healthcare by participating in service, care-line, and institutional peer reviews; gathering and responding to reports of contact, incident reports, signed statements, and customer service complaints; and, participating in root cause analysis. Administrative duties will be specific to Vascular Surgery/Surgical Service as designated by Chief of Surgery to include preventative medicine, emergency preparedness, completion of all VA required education including BLS and ACLS, to ensure that all activities comply with all Joint Commission and medical center requirements. Participates effectively in team meetings and various committees such as treatment planning conferences and other required care-line an institutional assigned committees. Other assigned duties by the Chief of Staff within clinical privileges to meet the needs of the organization. Outstanding interpersonal skills are essential. The position reports directly to the Chief of Surgical Service. Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday:
8:
00 a.m. to 4:
30 p.m. (Scheduled to be determined upon hiring) Financial Disclosure Report:
Required This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. Applications will remain on file until September 30, 2021. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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. Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Physical requirements outlined below. Preferred
Experience:
Board certified by the American Board Surgery (Vascular), preferred, not required. Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) certification, preferred, not required. 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 physician must be able to physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, without hazard to themselves or others. Depending on the essential duties of a specific position, usable vision, color vision, hearing, or speech may be required. However, in most cases, a specific physical condition or impairment will not automatically disqualify an applicant for appointment. The loss or impairment of a specific function may be compensated for by the satisfactory use of a prosthetic or mechanical aid.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Provide direct patient care in the outpatient clinics, in-patient settings, operating rooms and the emergency room settings. Vascular surgeon will be responsible for the initial evaluation and overall workups, history and physicals, and admission of vascular surgery patients, as needed. Responsible for providing patients with education concerning their disease state and expected treatment regimen. The Vascular Surgeon rotates with other physicians on a regular basis as needed. The physician also works on-call as priorities demonstrate, as need. Will contribute to the educational activities of the Department of Vascular surgery at the academic affiliate by working with and supervising fellows, residents and medical students. Referral, when indicated, of patients with complex health problems to other providers within the medical center or to other VA Medical Centers. Consultations with physicians and others , when requested to augment the care of their patients. Ensures quality assurances of the service and the delivery of healthcare by participating in service, care-line, and institutional peer reviews; gathering and responding to reports of contact, incident reports, signed statements, and customer service complaints; and, participating in root cause analysis. Administrative duties will be specific to Vascular Surgery/Surgical Service as designated by Chief of Surgery to include preventative medicine, emergency preparedness, completion of all VA required education including BLS and ACLS, to ensure that all activities comply with all Joint Commission and medical center requirements. Participates effectively in team meetings and various committees such as treatment planning conferences and other required care-line an institutional assigned committees. Other assigned duties by the Chief of Staff within clinical privileges to meet the needs of the organization. Outstanding interpersonal skills are essential. The position reports directly to the Chief of Surgical Service. Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday:
8:
00 a.m. to 4:
30 p.m. (Scheduled to be determined upon hiring) Financial Disclosure Report:
Required This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. Applications will remain on file until September 30, 2021. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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. Completion of residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Physical requirements outlined below. Preferred
Experience:
Board certified by the American Board Surgery (Vascular), preferred, not required. Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) certification, preferred, not required. 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 physician must be able to physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, without hazard to themselves or others. Depending on the essential duties of a specific position, usable vision, color vision, hearing, or speech may be required. However, in most cases, a specific physical condition or impairment will not automatically disqualify an applicant for appointment. The loss or impairment of a specific function may be compensated for by the satisfactory use of a prosthetic or mechanical aid.
- Department:
0602 Medical Officer - Salary Range:
$200,000 to $400,000 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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