Physician - Float Primary Care PACT

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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 Float Primary Care Physician provides comprehensive outpatient care for adult patients in several different situations listed below, including on any island as needed (Oahu, Kona, Hilo, Maui, Kauai, American Samoa, Guam, Saipan). Duties include but are not limited to: Provides coverage to a panel of patients using the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model of care delivery. Planned coverage when PACT Primary Care Provider or other float provider is on planned leave (including view alert/inbox coverage). Unplanned coverage (covering for PCP during sick call) Gap coverage (more long-term coverage until vacancy is filled in the event of PCP retirement or resignation). Coverage of VA Urgent Care Clinic Remote virtual coverage (Phone and VVC visits as well as management of view alert notifications of lab results, secure messages, messages from PACT members, etc.) for any VAPIHCS clinic division. Assist with unscheduled walk-ins. Assist with New Initial Exams (same day and pre-scheduled). Contributes to achieving Performance Measure clinical outcome targets in access to care, quality of care, patient safety, efficiency, process improvement, and patient satisfaction. Prescribes medications and enters consults to specialty clinics utilizing the electronic medical records system. Practices in accordance with professional standards, core values and with a commitment to excellent service. Completes clinical reminders for chronic disease management and prevention when due, including medication reconciliations. Completes progress notes, encounters, secure messages, and view alert notifications according to VHA timeliness standards. Communicates test results, particularly abnormal test results, in a timely and appropriate manner. Responds in a timely manner to communications, including (but not limited to) TEAMS messages and Outlook email messages. Completes patient forms in a timely manner in accordance with VA guidance on Forms Completion. Participates in peer review, chart reviews, root cause analysis, and any other VA activities or special projects as requested or required by Primary Care ACOS, Deputy ACOS, or Section Chief (Float Supervisor). Medication prescribing should be consistent with practices of the providers being covered (which could require obtaining a Hawaii license or equivalent for facility practices, if current state license is restrictive). Delivery of Women's Health Care (if Medical Staff Office privileging requirements met) The performance expectations for a Primary Care Float provider include (but not limited to): Timely completion of progress notes (<24 hours) and encounter forms (same day) Accurate documentation and coding. Completion of clinical reminders (VA system prompts for health screenings). Completing as much care as possible within a visit in the spirit of meeting VA Access measures (increasing Return Visit Interval, when clinically appropriate, is a powerful tool for improving appointment access). Technically if Veteran presents for focused problem, it is incumbent upon the float provider to complete all clinical reminders due even if not related to focused problem. If Veteran presents for regularly scheduled follow up, same principle applies. Timeliness in addressing view alerts (the VA notification system of results, orders, secure messages, etc.). Proficiency in Concur system travel entry and timely completion of vouchers within 5 days of travel completion. Participation in peer chart reviews via CPRS chart review tool. Acceptance of all assignments within scope. Professional attitude with all Veterans.

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.