Summary

The Women's Health Medical Director - Medical Doctor is a physician who works under the leadership and direction of the Chief of Staff at the Tomah VAMC in Tomah - WI. Providing administrative and clinical oversight and will be actively involved in the decisions that support the function and goals of the Women's Health Program at the Tomah campus as well as at the Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). Contract Buy Out Program: Available - see benefits for more information

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 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
• Preferred Experience: Gynecologist - Family Practice - or other specialty with at least 3 years experience in women's health
• Must have documented experience in endometrial biopsies - implants - and other women's health related procedures
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Walking - bending - stooping - and some lifting in the direct care of patients
• There may also be extended periods of sitting.

Duties

• The Women's Health Medical Director - Medical Doctor - should possess clinical experience - be familiar with a variety of the field's concepts - practices - and procedures and possess experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• It is preferred that the incumbent has experience in women's primary care and performs office based procedures - however other disciplines with formal Women's Health training and education will be considered
• This job requires knowledge of routine medical care - acute illness - complex chronic diseases - and mental illnesses care
• The incumbent must be familiar with administrative procedures - quality measurement - regulations related to the practice of medicine - The Joint Commission - and other regulatory standards pertinent to Women's Health
• FUNCTIONS AND SCOPE OF ASSIGNED DUTIES Maintain a clinical practice in area of expertise within Women's Health Provide consultation when needed for the inpatient population as requested
• Provide clear - complete - direct and electronic communication with staff in all areas of the Medical Center and with community contacts to facilitate smooth patient transitions - quality patient care - and high customer satisfaction
• Collaborate with primary care providers - including case reviews and preceptor reviews
• Provides education and is the facility resource on women's health issues throughout the organization
• Meet ethical and professional standards as written in the Medical Staff Bylaws and ensure that work products are following written and communicated facility expectations - standards - policies - and procedures
• Participate in selected VA committees as needed
• Maintain current requirements for credentialing and privileging including necessary license and certifications
• Pursue high quality continuing education and professional development opportunities as well as serve as a speaker at medical grand rounds annually
• Participate in continuing education that will enhance health care management skills and knowledge
• Duties require numerous daily contacts with patients - employees - and visitors - in addition to VA headquarters representatives - VISN representatives - medical care representatives - officials of other government agencies - representatives of our educational affiliates - community and State health care providers - etc
• Respond to any suspense - Congressional or OIG inquiry - etc
• related to Women's Health
• Creates and monitors quality improvement measures for process improvement in active collaboration with the Quality Management Office
• Responsible for compliance with all safety - regulatory - and accrediting body requirements
• Ensures medical staff compliance with regulations - medical staff bylaws - facility policies - The Joint Commission standards - performance metrics - and other appropriate regulations
• Works independently - exercises clinical judgment in dealing with complex clinical decisions and daily problems - and coordinates with other disciplines concerning total patient care using professional knowledge and skill in applying a wide range of concepts - principles - and methodology
• Create and update all applicable Women's Health policies
• Annually develop and review the Women's Health strategic plan
• Fully participate the peer review process for Professional Practice Evaluations
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Available 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 Work Schedule: M-F 8:00AM-4:30PM