Physician (Vascular Surgeon)
Company: Florida Naturopathic Physicians Association
Location: Johnson City
Posted on: March 18, 2023
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Job Description:
We Are The Florida Naturopathic Physicians Association Details
Posted: 06-Mar-23Location: Johnson City, TennesseeSalary:
OpenCategories: Physicians/Surgeons Internal Number: 680893200
Vascular surgery is the medical specialty that involves the
diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the arterial, venous, and
lymphatic circulatory systems, excluding the heart and intracranial
vessels. This position reports directly to the Chief of General
Surgery. 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 Eligible
in Vascular Surgery and completion of a Vascular Surgery
fellowship. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook
5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This
can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical
Requirements: The Physical Requirements of this position are
concerned with the mental and physical ability of the applicant to
satisfactorily perform the duties of the proposed assignment and
may include requisite laboratory and other screening as required by
Federal regulatory agencies. Physician applicants must have the
mental and physical ability to perform core privileges required by
the specialty position in addition to any specialty privileges
requested. Position requires walking, bending, stooping, light
lifting (under 15 pounds), light carrying (under 15 pounds),
reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, both hands required, both
legs required, walking (2 hours), standing (2 hours), ability for
rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, both eyes
required, near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4,
far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the
other, depth perception, ability to distinguish basic colors,
ability to distinguish shades of colors, Hearing (aid may be
permitted), working alone, working closely with others, and
protracted or irregular hours of work. ["Duties include, but are
not limited to admissions, work-up, diagnosis, consultations,
treatment and order/prescribe medications for patients with
diseases/disorders of the arterial, venous, and lymphatic
circulatory systems, excluding the heart and intracranial vessels.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00am-4:30pm) with the possibility
of call or extended hours. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards
package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on
Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This
position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program
(EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet
specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA
policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of
appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and
eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA
Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete
review of the EDRP application. Learn more. For more information,
please contact VISN9HREDRP@va.gov. Pay: Competitive salary, annual
performance bonus, regular salary increasesPaid 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
VAInsurance: 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 territoryCME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must
be full-time with board certification)Malpractice: Free liability
protection with tail coverage providedContract: No Physician
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