Physician (Urgent Care-Intermittent)
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Roseburg
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Summary Under the general direction of the Director of Urgent
Care, the Physician will provide care for patients requiring acute
care services. The medical care includes stabilization, evaluation,
diagnosis, and treatment of the full spectrum of conditions that
fall within the breadth of Urgent Care Medicine as well as
Occupational Health as it relates to acute work-related injuries
and illnesses. Qualifications To qualify for this position, you
must meet theBasic 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 ---
Additional Requirement: Experience in Family Practice, Internal
Medicine, Urgent Care or Emergency Medicine --- 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: Moderate lifting
(15-44 pounds); Light carrying, under 15 pounds; straight pulling
(.5 hours); Reaching above shoulder; Both hands required;
Walking/standing (8 hours); Repeated bending (5 hours); Both legs
required; Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4;
far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the
other; Both eyes required; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish
basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Hearing (aid
may be permitted); Emotional/mental stability under stress;
Typing/computer work (6+ hours); Ability to do chest compressions
(basic life support skills) --- Environmental Factors: Outside and
inside; Working closely with others and working alone. Duties
"Roseburg is the heart of the scenic and recreational paradise
known as the Land of Umpqua.
This land of authentic outdoor adventures and experiences is
bordered by picturesque rivers and lush valleys.
Roseburg, centrally located in the of Douglas County, Oregon is
known for its 359 miles of streams along the north and south forks
of the Umpqua River.
The Roseburg area reflects small-town values, has dedicated
business leaders and a strong education system from K-12 to our
local community college.
The community possesses a hardworking, well-trained workforce.
These characteristics have proved instrumental in drawing new
residents and companies to the region, while keeping families here
for generations.
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 The Urgent Care
Physician provides emergent and urgent medical care for all
patients who present to the Roseburg Veterans Affairs Healthcare
System (RVAHCS) Urgent Care Clinic (UCC) requesting care.
Duties include but are not limited to: Assesses all patients who
present to the Urgent Care Clinic for unscheduled care during open
hours and perform a history and physical examination and render
stabilizing treatment for all patient.
Coordinates patient treatment plan (involve specialists as
appropriate).
Orders appropriate routine diagnostic tests and x-ray studies
necessary to complete the evaluation.
Provides physician oversight to UCC nurses and other UCC advanced
practice providers.
Participates in quality assurance programs and chart reviews.
Attends physician meetings as well as UCC staff meetings.
Recommends patients for hospital admissions.
Demonstrates expertise in using and contemporary interview and
assessment methods for acute or chronic disorders and/or behavioral
health conditions.
Provides education to patients and family members regarding mental
disorders and best practices approaches to treatment.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Note: Position is
intermittent"
Keywords: Veterans Health Administration, Springfield , Physician (Urgent Care-Intermittent), Healthcare , Roseburg, Oregon
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