Physician/Section Chief – Home and Community Based Care

What you would do

• Lead administrative, clinical, and program work for Home and Community Based Care programs.
• Serve as Medical Director of Home Based Primary Care and supervise its physicians and nurse practitioners.
• Serve as clinical reviewer and approver for purchased home care services.
• Monitor medical staff compliance with regulations, bylaws, facility policies, and Joint Commission standards.
• Provide clinical coverage in Home Based Primary Care.
• Provide attending-level supervision to medical students, residents, and fellows, if any.

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With experience: No specific number of years of work experience is required. A minimum of 2 years of clinical and management experience in Geriatrics or Extended Care programs is preferred.

With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an approved school. You must also have completed approved residency training, and board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine is preferred. Geriatrics board eligibility or certification is also preferred.

Licenses and certifications you need:

• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia

How to apply well

What to send:

• CV and/or resume (the 2-page resume limit does not apply to this job)
• DD-214 showing dates and character of service, if you claim veterans' preference
• SF-15 with proof, if you claim 10-point veterans' preference

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications. Your application, resume, CV, and supporting documents will be verified, and errors or omissions may affect your consideration. Preference-eligible veterans and other veterans get preference when qualifications are about equal.

Tips for this job:

• Submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment if you are selected and want the student loan benefit.
• Claim veterans' preference in the questionnaire and attach your DD-214 if you claim it, or the claim may not count.
• Show your Geriatrics or Extended Care experience clearly on your resume or CV, since 2 years of it is preferred.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Ad-hoc telework may be authorized with approval.

Incentives and relocation: Education Debt Reduction Program (student loan repayment) of up to $200,000, decided after review. You must submit the EDRP application within four months of appointment. Former EDRP participants cannot apply. Possible reimbursement of up to $1,000 per year for continuing medical education.

Conditions of employment:

• U.S. citizenship, with limited exceptions for non-citizens
• Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
• Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
• Proficient in written and spoken English
• Background and security investigation
• Pre-employment physical examination
• Annual seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption
• 2-year trial period
• Online onboarding with a REAL ID compliant form of identification

Job details

Salary

$300,000 – $350,000 per year

Pay scale and grade

VM-15 · VA medical and dental

Location

Jefferson Barracks, Missouri

Appointment

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Excepted

Openings

1

Security clearance

Not Required

Travel

Not required

Drug test

Not required

Supervisory

Yes

Occupation

Medical Officer (0602)

Announcement

CBSS-13104878-27-DRB