Summary

Jackson - G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center: The G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center is a Joint Commission accredited facility serving Veterans in Mississippi and parts of Louisiana. The VA Medical Center is located in Jackson - Mississippi. Steeped in southern culture - Jackson is home to a multitude of world-class painters - sculptors - dancers - actors - architects - photographers - filmmakers - musicians - and artisans of many disciplines.

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 allopathic 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 accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency - or fellowship if applicable - was completed
• OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship - first year of residency - or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States
• OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - 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
• Exceptions: 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 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
• In rare and unusual circumstances - the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer - who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience - accomplishments - performance - and qualifications warrant such action
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Preferred Experience/characteristics: Experience leading complex and educational programs - with the ability to oversee large-scale training operations and align them with organizational goals
• Familiarity with accreditation standards - regulatory requirements - academic affiliations - and health professions education (HPE) structures Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders - including leadership - trainees - academic institutions - and regulatory bodies
• Strong analytic capability - including comfort with evaluating program performance - using survey data - and applying statistics to improve training quality
• Highly organized - able to manage multiple responsibilities independently - with strong project coordination and operational skills
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Moderate Lifting (15-44 lbs)
• Moderate Carrying (15-44 lbs)
• light carrying (under 15 lbs)
• Reaching above shoulder
• Use of fingers
• Both hands required
• Walking (4-8 hours)
• Standing (4-8 hours)
• Repeated bending (4-8 hours)
• Both legs required
• Both eyes required
• Depth perception
• Ability to distinguish basic colors
• Ability to distinguish shades of color
• Hearing (aid permitted)
• and Working alone.

Duties

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be eligible for highly qualified candidates
• Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): May be eligible for highly qualified candidates
• 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 Chief - Education and Learning provides administrative - clinical - and programmatic leadership for the Medical Center education programs to ensure achievement of the clinical - research - and education goals
• Major Duties/Responsibilities to include but are not limited to: Board eligible (certified strongly preferred) physician with advanced clinical experience as well as demonstrated administrative and leadership skills
• Progressive management experience with strong administrative and interpersonal skills to coordinate a broad continuum of programs
• Knowledge of the VA system and its regulations relating to academic affiliates
• Ability to maintain and enhance partnerships with academic affiliates and other stakeholders
• Responsible for oversight and administration of all aspects of the Health Care system education - including guidance and training for residents and other trainees as well as hands on clinical work
• Develops the annual strategic and budget plan for the education program consistent with guidance and goals from the Director's Office and/or Fiscal Service
• Manages relationships with academic affiliates and supporting services to maximize efficiency and drive highly reliable operations
• Encourages and supports research and education missions
• Facilitates translation of research findings into improved patient outcomes
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm