Physician- Laboratory Director

Company: Air Force Institute of Technology
Location: Grand Junction
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Job Description:

The Laboratory Director is a Physician-Pathologist responsible for oversight of the full scope of Pathology and Laboratory services within the Western Colorado Health Care System (WCHCS) to include inpatient (acute care and critical care), outpatient services and procedural services. The Laboratory Director is responsible for all pathology and laboratory services.Education and length of practice are considered through a formal pay-setting process to determine the final compensable salary (Base Pay + Market Pay)All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens. Help DutiesThe Laboratory Director is responsible to the Chief of Ancillary Services for all aspects of health care diagnosis and treatment provided by the Laboratory Service. These responsibilities include the following:

Clinical (90%):

• Supervision of the care surrounding diagnostic testing and treatment provided by the Laboratory Technologists/Technicians organizationally responsible to the Laboratory Director.
• Provision of laboratory and pathology services to the veteran population in accordance with clinical privileges, medical staff bylaws, and accepted medical standards of practice.
• Collaboration with physicians, nurses, pharmacists. and other health care personnel providing supportive or clinical services in the various patient care areas where laboratory services are requisitioned.Administrative (10%):
  • In coordination with the Laboratory Manager; plans, organizes, directs and controls health care programs related to laboratory services to provide ongoing, quality oriented, and fiscally sound patient care.
  • In coordination with the Laboratory Manager; facilitates the delivery of patient care and continuity of care in collaboration with physicians, managers, and other health care personnel..
  • In coordination with the Laboratory Manager; provides administrative support for clinical and clerical personnel.
  • Supporting the mission, vision, and organizational design as developed by the Executive Leadership Team.
  • Serving as a liaison between the governing board and the laboratory stall.
  • Providing leadership in ensuring that standards and concepts identified as goals are embraced and met by the staff.STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE:
    • Establishes and maintains effective relationships and patterns of communication within the Laboratory Service, among medical colleagues with administrative personnel, and with other disciplines.
    • Accepts responsibility and accountability for planning, organizing, directing. and controlling health care programs within the Laboratory Service.
    • Addresses actions and follow-up required by internal and external review organizations and/or accrediting bodies.
    • Encourages staff development through participation in continuing medical education offerings, workshops, formal and informal in-service, as well as intra- and extra-mural committee involvement as indicated.
    • Maintains quality of patient care.
    • In coordination with the Laboratory Manager; forecasts requirements (based on objective data) necessary for long range planning and care delivery model development to enhance care delivery services and outcomes.
    • Assures implementation and maintenance of standards of professional practice within the Laboratory Service.
    • Participates as a health care leader in executive level decision making.VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards .
      
      Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): N/A
      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: 7:30-4:00
      • U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
      • All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
      • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
      • Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
      • You may be required to serve a probationary period.
      • Subject to background/security investigation.
      • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
      • Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
      • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
      • Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.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: ?
          
          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: Education 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 an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are:
          • Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted, or
          • Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted.
          • For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, facility officials must verify with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) that the applicant has met requirements for certification, and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed by the applicant. [If the applicant does not claim an ECFMG certificate, facility officials must still confirm that the medical school meets (or met) ECFMG eligibility requirements for the year the candidate graduated.] NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. - 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area. Additional informationThis job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
            
            It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
            
            This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
            
            VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
            
            Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
            
            Financial Disclosure Report:Not required
            
            Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
            
            If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Your application, r--sum--, C.V., and/or other supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
            
            NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
            
            Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
            
            The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.
            
            Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference .

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