CLC Medical Director (Physician)

Summary

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.

Duties

• The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. Battle Creek is a hidden gem in Michigan, offering a mix of history, nature, and fun activities. Known as the "Cereal City," it's home to the Kellogg Company, where you can learn about the history of breakfast cereals. Battle Creek also boasts beautiful parks like Leila Arboretum and Binder Park Zoo, perfect for family outings. For those who love the outdoors, the Battle Creek Linear Park provides scenic trails for walking or biking. History buffs will enjoy the Kimball House Museum and the Underground Railroad Sculpture. Whether you're into history, nature, or just looking for a relaxing getaway, Battle Creek has something for everyone. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized for highly competitive applicants and additional approvals required Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Krystee.Draper@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator 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 The Community Living Center (CLC) Medical Director provides clinical leadership through direction and coordination of medical care for the patients in our Community Living Center at the Battle Creek Medical VA Medical Center. In addition, the incumbent provides geriatric and/or palliative coordination and oversight for the CLC. The following duties are required of the position; they include, but are not limited it: Coordinates comprehensive, interdisciplinary, medical care and case management in CLC for Veterans with complex medical, social and behavioral conditions. Participates in the establishment of policies, procedures, and guidelines necessary for clinical care in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team. Acts as a collaborating physician for APP providers in the CLC. Monitors performance of medical care provided by Physicians and providers in the CLC. Oversees admissions to the program. Provides consultation to the medical staff for patients with complex treatment or care needs in the home. Collaborates in the monitoring of quality and safety concerns within the program. Communicates relevant responsibilities, policies and procedures to providers. Responsible for maintaining medical standards of care, as mandated by accrediting bodies such as the Joint Commission. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Requirements

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. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a trial period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

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. Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year 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.