Summary

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.

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
• Additional Requirement: Candidate must have a DEA registration
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting (15-44 lbs) - Light lifting (under 15 lbs) - Use of fingers - 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 - Ability to distinguish basic colors - Hearing (aid may be permitted).

Duties

• Boise seamlessly blends urban sophistication with outdoor thrills
• Take a stroll through Downtown Boise and Old Boise - where historic architecture meets modern design
• The city offers a vibrant and diverse dining and night life scene - Visit Boise's food guide where you'll find a range of recommendations
• For sports enthusiasts - Boise is home to Boise State University's renowned Bronco Stadium
• The city's cultural scene is equally captivating with the historic Egyptian Theatre and Boise Art Museum features contemporary art - while Treefort Music Fest brings the city alive with music - art - and creativity
• Boise is a premiere family friendly destination with tons of Kid friendly and Pet friendly activities
• If you're looking for a peaceful escape within the city - there are # of parks - The Boise River Greenbelt is a scenic path that stretches over 30 miles along the Boise river
• For even more adventure - head to the Bogus Basin Ski Resort and Boise Foothills - or spend a weekend in the world-famous Sun Valley or scenic McCall
• Boise is more than just a city-it's a lifestyle
• It's a place where you can start your day with a hike in the foothills - spend the afternoon exploring the local food scene - and end your evening at a downtown concert or theater show
• It's a community that welcomes newcomers with open arms - where people are friendly - and the pace of life is just right
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified applicants
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@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 Primary Care Physician works with a Registered Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse/Medical Assistant - and receptionist to provide comprehensive primary care services to a panel of up to 900 patients
• Expected appointment volume is 10 routine 30 minute appointments - and 2 same day appointments used as needed in an 8 hour day
• Panel management of provider's 900 patients is supported by a team clinical pharmacist and by integrated behavioral health professionals
• The clinic has several physicians (both Internal Medicine and Family Practice) as well as PAs and NPs
• Duties include - but not limited to: Perform initial histories and physical examinations on outpatients
• Provide ongoing outpatient and inpatient care for assigned patients
• Screen outpatients to determine need for further care
• Prescribe medications within defined scope of practice
• Order diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests - x-rays - electrocardiograms (EKG's)
• Review need for and order health promotion and disease prevention activities
• Initiate - respond to - and expedite request for consultations - special tests and studies
• Provide education and counseling of patients and families in preventive care - medical conditions - and use of prescribed treatments and drugs
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm.