Physician- Supervisory Hospitalist Medical Officer on Duty
What you'd do
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.
Major duties
Sheridan, Wyoming is the Cowboy State's coolest small town. A breathtaking vision of the New West, Sheridan is Wyoming's Emerald City. Located in North-Central Wyoming beneath the Bighorn Mountains, this historic community is where Western heritage, breathtaking scenery and small-town charm come together. With annual events like the Sheridan WYO Rodeo and Don King Days, remarkable ranches, welcoming hotels and plenty more to discover, Sheridan offers an authentic Western experience at the base of the Bighorns. Sheridan, Wyoming features a robust local healthcare market anchored by Sheridan Memorial Hospital and the Sheridan VA Medical Center, which together provide comprehensive regional care. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized to a highly qualified candidate. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for 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 your start date. 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. Former EDRP Participants are ineligible to apply for the program. Contact Amber Guinotte at (307) 675-3512 or [email protected] 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 Contract Buy Out Program: This position may be eligible for the Physician / Provider Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP), which authorizes VHA to buy out service contracts (Locum agreements, loan repayments, sign-on bonus contracts, Physician-owned practices) in exchange for employment at certain rural or highly rural facilities for a period of obligated service (minimum 4 years). For additional information and eligibility requirements, contact the VHA Contract Buy Out Program Manager at [email protected]. The Supervisory Hospitalist Medical Officer of the Day manages inpatient care operations, oversees clinical staff performance, and coordinates emergency medical response. Key duties include directing daily service operations, supervising medical teams, and managing patient flow. Clinical and Operational Leadership Oversees daily operations of the inpatient medicine service, managing patient flow, bed assignments, and transfer requests. Serves as Medical Officer of the Day (MOD) to triage admissions and balance workloads across clinical units. Develops and implements clinical policies, procedures, and protocols to optimize patient care and clinical outcomes. Coordinates with other services (Nursing, Social Work, Pharmacy, Emergency Medicine, Specialty Providers, etc.) to ensure seamless, interdisciplinary patient care. Monitors clinical performance and patient outcomes; identifies opportunities for improvement. Implements evidence-based practices and meets or exceeds applicable quality benchmarks. Oversees reporting of performance metrics, adverse events, and utilization data. Supervises and evaluates subordinate physicians, advanced practice providers, residents, and medical students. Monitors compliance with hospital bylaws, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. Leads or participates in relevant hospital committees and quality improvement initiatives. Coordinates coverage schedules and participates in administrative hospital committees. Ensures compliance with all federal, VA and Joint Commission standards. Maintains accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (CPRS). Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm. Due to the nature of this leadership position, it is expected that working hours could be extended beyond the normal tour of duty and it is expected to be available 24/7 as well as holidays and weekends if needed.
What you need to qualify
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 allopathic 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 accrediting bodies for graduate medical education, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA), in the list published for the year the residency, or fellowship if applicable, was completed; OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship, first year of residency, or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States; OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement), 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. Exceptions: 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 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. In rare and unusual circumstances, the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer, who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience, accomplishments, performance, and qualifications warrant such action. Proficiency in spoken and written English. Preferred Experience: Supervisory experience; 3-5 years' experience working as a Hospitalist; 3-5 years VA leadership/experience is preferred. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Pre-placement and periodic physical evaluation are required for Title 38 occupations to ensure workers are placed in positions where they can perform the essential functions of their job considering their physical, mental and emotional capacities, without endangering their health or the health of their co-workers. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
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