Summary

The Manchester VA Medical Center is now looking for a Board Certified Infectious Disease Physician to fulfill a part-time position that is primarily located at the Manchester - NH facility. This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule / travel to the Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) locations throughout New Hampshire.

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 certification in Infectious Disease with at least 2 years of clinical experience
• Demonstrated expertise in the care of immunocompromised patients - participation in antimicrobial stewardship - and involvement in teaching or mentoring of trainees
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team and history of engagement in infection prevention and quality improvement initiatives
• Familiarity with VA electronic medical records is desirable
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: This work is mostly sedentary and requires some standing - bending and carrying light items
• The incumbent must have the ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time to interact with the patients and other services.

Duties

• The Infectious Disease (ID) Physician serves as a specialist in the diagnosis - management - and prevention of infectious diseases at the Manchester VA Medical Center and associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) locations throughout New Hampshire
• The ID Physician provides expert consultation and direct patient care in an outpatient setting - collaborates with multidisciplinary teams - and supports infection prevention initiatives across the facility and CBOCs
• Key Responsibilities: Clinical Consultation and Direct Patient Care Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop management plans for patients with known or suspected infectious diseases - including complicated - multidrug-resistant - and opportunistic infections
• Provide timely bedside consultative support for ambulatory care for outpatients referred to for infectious disease evaluation
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as appropriate for infectious disease management
• Antimicrobial Stewardship Participate in antimicrobial stewardship activities - including reviewing antimicrobial prescriptions - monitoring resistance trends - and developing guidelines that promote the rational use of antibiotics
• Collaborate with pharmacy and laboratory services to optimize antimicrobial selection and de-escalation
• Infection Prevention and Control Advise on infection control policies and practices to mitigate healthcare-associated infections
• Participate in hospital infection prevention initiatives - including outbreak investigations - surveillance programs - and policy development
• Educate staff and patients regarding infection prevention measures and emerging infectious diseases
• Collaboration and Communication Collaborate with primary care and specialty providers to optimize patient care and coordinate transitions of care
• Communicate complex diagnostic and management information effectively with patients - families - and interdisciplinary teams
• Serve as a resource on infectious disease topics for the clinical staff
• Continuous Quality Improvement and Education Engage in quality improvement and clinical research initiatives pertinent to infectious diseases
• Participate in continuing medical education and maintain board certification as required
• Present at and participate in hospital conferences - grand rounds - and staff education sessions concerning infectious diseases
• Administrative Responsibilities Attend departmental meetings and participate in committee work as assigned
• Assist with the development and review of medical center policies relevant to infectious disease management
• Participates in quality assurance programs and chart reviews
• Attends and participates in committees
• Completes all medical records in accordance with Bylaws - Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff
• The physician must be able to use the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) for data entry/retrieval and management of all patient activity
• Work Schedule: Will be planned / discussed with their Supervisor
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus) or a Relocation Incentive: This incentive may be offered to highly qualified - eligible applicants
• 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