Physician - Sleep Deputy Chief

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. Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm Mon-Fri PST Remote: This position is 100% remote outside of working area. Please note, this position is designated as a remote position, and we have disclosed to you that this position may fall under the President 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 The VISN 21 CRH Sleep Deputy Chief will support the VISN 21 CRH Sleep Section Chief to ensure CRH Sleep services are completed at the highest standard, in alignment with national CRH standards following specific CRH, telehealth, and other pertinent program office policies and procedures. The VISN 21 CRH Sleep Deputy Chief is required to exercise a high level of organizational skill, independent judgement, and problem-solving ability, and must have the ability to communicate effectively with field staff and CRH leadership. Major Duties include but are not limited to: Clinical Responsibilities: a. Reviewing incoming consults to determine whether patients would benefit from care through the CRH program. Provide electronic consultation to health care professionals and other sleep specialists as appropriate. b. Conducting visits and providing care through telehealth (video visits to home, video visits between facilities, and asynchronous care across facilities) c. Providing care to Veterans, which includes coordination of care. Coordination of care will be needed with the patient's home facility and within the CRH. d. Performing comprehensive evaluations of patients presenting with sleep disorders and managing patients with sleep disorders e. Order, administer, and interpret physiological, psychological, behavioral, and cognitive tests. f. Determine when appropriate physiological, behavioral, and psychological interventions are necessary to treat the comprehensive range of sleep disorders and related health conditions. g. Prescribe medications within defined scope of practice. h. Initiate, respond, and expedite request for consultations, special tests, and studies. i. Provide education and counseling for patients and families in preventive care, medical conditions, and use of prescribed treatments and drugs. As appropriate, participate in interprofessional focused patient chart reviews, team meetings, team huddles, and shared medical appointments. j. As appropriate, participate in interprofessional focused patient chart reviews, team meetings, team huddles, and shared medical appointments. Administrative Duties: a. Assists the CRH Sleep Section Chief with responsibilities as assigned for organizing and directing the day-to-day operations of the VISN CRH Sleep program and CRH Sleep staff b. In collaboration with the Section Chief, ensures efficient day-to-day operations of the VISN CRH Sleep service are met c. Additional duties as assigned.

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 examination. 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.