The Deputy Chief, Surgical Service is a surgical or sub-specialty professional involved in the care of our patients providing comprehensive, efficient, compassionate, high quality healthcare to all Veterans, functioning as a member of the Surgical Service team providing clinical care to the patients at New Mexico VA Health Care System (NMVAHCS.) 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: Board Certification or eligibility for General Surgery 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: This position requires light to moderate lifting under 15-44 pounds; light to moderate carrying under 15-44 pounds; pushing 1 hour; reaching above shoulders; use of fingers; both hands required; walking 4 hours; standing 4 hours; kneeling 1 hour; repeated bending 2 hours; climbing, legs only; both legs 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 eye; both eyes required; depth perception; ability to distinguish basic colors, ability to distinguish shades of colors; hearing (aid permitted). ["VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized 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 incumbent will support the Chief of Surgery in performing clinical and administrative management of the Department of Surgery. The preferred candidate will have strong leadership abilities in both clinical and administrative aspects of surgical care; equally share the administrative duties with the Service Chief, assist in duties that include but are not limited to: Develop and implement a comprehensive healthcare delivery system in coordination with the VHA Mission Maintain a collaborative partnership with all other service chiefs and leadership at NMVAHCS Oversee various sections within the service and ensure they are compliant with VHA policy Maintain privileges and practice in his/her specialty field Ensure high quality patient care is delivered in a resource efficient manner Promote the development of healthcare professionals within the service Participate in the selection of qualified professional staff and ensure that recruitment and hiring meets VA and academic affiliation requirements Participate and assist with monthly staff meetings Ensure that appropriate systems are in place to review, analyze, and evaluate patient care activities Monitor and track performance measures under Surgical Services scope of practice Monitor and ensure each section's staff are in compliance with VA, Joint Commission, and all other pertinent regulations/policies as appropriate. Provide consultation and facilitate disposition of surgical care for our patients Ability to appropriately and courteously relate to internal and external customers Maintain the confidentiality of patient/employee information Ability to identify age-specific needs such as incorporating age specific factors, and needs into patient care activities This position carries the possibility of a joint faculty appointment at the University of New Mexico. Applicants must have the appropriate credentials for a faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor level or higher at the University of New Mexico Health Science Center. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 07:00 AM - 03:30 PM"]

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