Summary

This position is located in Occupational Health within the North Florida South Georgia Health Care System (NFSG VA HCS) under the Associate Chief of Staff - Primary Care at the North Florida South Georgia Health Care System - Gainesville - FL. The Occupational Health Supervisor oversees all occupational health services at the Gainesville VAMC - Lake City VAMC and/or Jacksonville OPC to all NFSG VA HCS employees.

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: Board certified in Occupational Medicine
• Experience as a certified Medical Review Officer and Commercial Driver
• Certified Medical Examine - Experience in supervising employees
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Must pass a pre-employment physical examination as required by VA Handbook 5019
• This examination is administered by VA Occupational Health
• This position requires moderate lifting up to 44 lbs. - carrying objects up to 15 lbs. - frequent reaching above shoulder - use of fingers - hands and legs - use of cranes and motor vehicles - walking & standing up to 8 hours - bending and climbing and able to hear whisper
• The incumbent must be physically - emotionally and mentally stable in order to efficiently perform the essential functions of this position without hazard to themselves or others.

Duties

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• This is an open continuous announcement that will remain open until filled
• Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis
• Eligible applicants will be referred each week for consideration until a selection is made
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Approved Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at VISN8CCOE@va.gov if you have any questions or concerns
• 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 Occupational Health Supervisor duties include but are not limited to: The Occupational Health Supervisor assesses - diagnoses - and treats work related injury or illness with an ongoing emphasis on planning and evaluating strategies for prevention and risk reduction
• Provides direct supervision to Occupational Health Staff (MD/APRN and Program Support Assistant) The physician may provide limited primary care for non-work related illnesses such as blood pressure checks - smoking cessation interventions - or brief counseling on stress management to enable the employee to remain on the job - if possible - and to reduce the risk of spreading communicable diseases to other staff and/or patients
• The incumbent also conducts pre-placement physicals to determine potential employees' fitness for duty - completes fitness for duty exams on existing employees - and makes recommendations to Human Resources regarding the need for restrictions or accommodations
• The physician works collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members to provide quality care - patient education - participate in research activities - and assist employees in acute and chronic rehabilitation techniques
• Other tasks and responsibilities include conducting comprehensive histories and physicals - ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests - initiating and adjusting therapeutic regimens - initiating consults and referrals - prescribing medications - and serving as a Medical Review Officer (MRO)
• The provider will use best available standards and maintain up-to-date skills related to clinical medicine related to the specialty of Occupational Health Care
• The Primary Care Physician provides leadership necessary to maintain an effective and productive workforce and ensures a continuous flow and exchange of information between employees
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 7:30 am - 4:00 pm