The Veterans Integrated System Network (VISN) Telehealth Medical Director (THMD) is a VISN based leadership position located in VISN 6. The VISN THMD is under the general supervision of the VISN Chief Medical Officer (CMO) delegated to the Deputy Chief Medical Officer (DCMO). 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. 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: There may be some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of light items. ["The VISN THMD is responsible for the leadership, management, and operations of the VISN level Clinical Resource Hub (CRH) and the clinical oversight of the licensed independent practitioner arm of the Clinical Contact Center (CCC-LIP). The VISN THMD will work directly with VISN level leadership (e.g., VISN leads for Primary Care, Mental Health, Pharmacy, Nursing, Clinical Contact Center Chief, etc.), to ensure that VISN CRH and CCC-LIP services are high-performing. In addition, the VISN THMD will collaborate with various Veterans Affairs (VA) Central Offices (e.g., National CRH Leadership Team, Office of Primary Care, Office of Connected Care, Clinical Pharmacy Practice Office, Pharmacy Benefits Management, Office for Integrated Veteran Care (IVC), and Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, etc.). The VISN THMD is responsible to ensure that CRH and CCC-LIP services are delivered to the sites of greatest need across a VISN. CRH services include direct clinical support to underserved facilities within the VISN, Telehealth Emergency Management (TEM) sites, non-VA sites of care, and Clinical Contact Centers. Additional requirements of the VISN Telehealth program include the offering of graduate medical training opportunities when possible. The VISN THMD is responsible to ensure CRH and CCC services are completed at the highest standard and in alignment with national CRH and CCC standards. The following description covers the most significant duties performed but does not exclude other responsibilities that may be assigned. Program Leadership: Has full administrative responsibility for developing, organizing, and directing the VISN CRH program and CRH staff, with an emphasis on delivering services to the most underserved facilities. Supervises the VISN CRH Management Team which may include but is not limited to: i. CRH Administrative Officer ii. CRH Primary Care Section Chief iii. CRH Mental Health Section Chief iv. CRH Nurse Executive v. CRH Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Section Chief vi. CRH Technology/IT manager Supervises the VISN CCC LIP-Provider Arm which may include but is not limited to: i. CCC Providers ii. CCC Tele-Emergency Care Program Ensures efficient operations of the VISN CRH and CCC are met and utilizes resources to ensure these operations meet the mission and goals of the VISN and national CRH / CCC programs, as well as Veterans Health Administration (VHA) standards. Coordinates with various VISN and VA Central Offices and utilizes regulatory and quality standards to develop and implement appropriate plans, policies, and procedures that define operational requirements and support the VISN CRH and CCC programs. Ensures that the elements and national standards of a CRH and Virtual Care arm for CCC are met. Ensures standardization of VISN CRH resources, including request for service applications, scoring tools, and deployment protocols to underserved VA facilities. Ensures standardization of care for VISN CCC LIP-Provider arms across all VISN 6 sites. Assumes responsibility of communication with appropriate leadership staff on a national, VISN, and facility level to influence decision and achieve the mission and goals of the VISN CRH and CCC programs. Assesses and responds to any complex issues or questions that may arise related to the VISN CRH / CCC program by ensuring consistent and effective communication, both orally and in writing, occurs with VISN CRH and CCC LIP-Provider staff, as well as national, VISN, and facility leadership, as appropriate. Holds regular meetings with all VISN CRH leadership and staff to manage the operations of various CRH professionals. Conducts regular meetings with all VISN CCC LIP-Provider arm staff to manage operations of various CCC professionals. Other duties as assigned. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. 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 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m to 4:30 p.m."]

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