Seeking Talented Geriatric Medicine Physician’s to Join the Section of Geriatrics & Extended Care (GEC) Service in Oklahoma City, OK.

The Oklahoma City VA Medical Center in Oklahoma is actively recruiting to fill a Board Certified/Board Eligible Staff Geriatric Medicine Physician HBPC Medical Director position in our growing Section of Geriatrics & Extended Care (GEC) Service. The physician will dedicate 30-70% of the time, daily, to ensuring the daily operations of our Home-Based Primary Care Program are occurring safely and efficiently. Our program currently serves >550 home-bound Veterans around Oklahoma City and Lawton, Oklahoma and is the largest HBPC Program in our region. The major aspects of the work are focused on clinical consultation and team collaboration, program leadership, program management, quality assurance, performance improvement, evaluation and supervision of HBPC medical providers, and other specific duties and coverage as assigned. The balance of time will be utilized to manage a small panel of HBPC Veterans and to serve in rotation for other clinical assignments within GEC, as scheduled or assigned.

We also remain the primary clinical site for a Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Program and the education of medical residents and students throughout the year. Selected candidates may be eligible or encouraged to apply for a volunteer faculty appointment at Oklahoma University Medical School and may be involved in the clinical teaching of medical students or residents from other sites in our community. As an Executive Career Field employee, the selected candidate will report to and work closely with the Chief of Geriatrics and will be a member of the GEC Leaders Group. The duties include but are not limited to:

1. Serve as a member of the GEC Leaders Group (meeting monthly and ad hoc)
2. Work closely with HBPC Program Coordinator, HBPC Nurse Manager, Chief Nurse for Geriatrics & Extended Care, and Administrative Officer for GEC.
3. Collaborate with HBPC Program Support Assistants on overall program management and response to changes and monitoring
4. Serve as Chair or Co-Chair of HBPC Steering Committee and HBPC Monthly meetings
5. Lead and assist with HBPC program development, including strategic planning;
6. Program leadership, quality improvement, quality assurance, continuous survey
7. Readiness, and committee/work groups in collaboration with others
8. Understand, manage, and assist with the review and revision of HBPC Policy to
9. Ensure compliance with VHA guidance
10. Assist with response and management of Action Items related to HBPC
11. Assist with response and management of emergencies as it relates to HBPC
12. Supervise and evaluate all HBPC clinical providers in Oklahoma City and Lawton
13. Serve as a local point of contact and subject-matter expert as it relates to home and community-based care services for veterans.
14. Maintain licensure and certifications requisite for credentials and privileges at the OKC VA HCS at all times
15. Meet ethical and professional standards as written in the Medical Staff Bylaws and ensure that work relations are in compliance with facility standards and expectations as written and communicated
16. Other duties or cross-coverage as assigned by the Associate Chief of Staff include CLC Consultation, CLC Attending, Palliative Care Attending, and On-Call.

The OKC VAHCS is located in Oklahoma City, OK and is the “Flagship” for the Oklahoma VA Health Care System (OKC VAHCS) - a Joint Commission-accredited, referral level 1b (medium complexity) facility. The Primary Care department serves patients across the spectrum of inpatient and outpatient care for more than 70,000 veterans in an area including 48 counties in Oklahoma and 2 counties in North Central Texas. Join a department that is expanding the clinical area to better serve veteran patients!

Work Schedule

Full-time, Monday-Friday 08:00 am – 16:30 pm.

• U.S. Citizens receive preference – non-U.S. Citizens may be considered.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in the U.S.
• Preferred Characteristics: Board Certified in Family Practice or Internal Medicine, but Board Eligibility may also be considered.

The starting pay is $220,000 - $300,000 per year.

• A recruitment incentive may be offered, and there is the potential for an annual performance bonus of up to $15,000.
• Retirement: Federal Retirement Plan through the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) - A three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits; 2) FERS-FRAE basic benefits (pension); and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), which is a 401K-type plan, with up to 5% government matching contributions
• Eligible for Education Debt Repayment Program (EDRP)
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives available.
• 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)
• 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 restrictions on moonlighting
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives available
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Community Information

Welcome to Oklahoma, the Sooner state! Scenic beauty, a moderate climate, a culture rich in history and the arts, and world-class sports and recreational opportunities make Oklahoma an exceptional place to live and do business. Combine that with quality healthcare, top universities, a low-cost and quality standard of living, it's easy to see why most people who live here never want to leave. Oklahoma is ideal for your inner adventurer if you enjoy live music and night-life, different foods, short drive times during the rush hour, and different parks. Oklahoma is home to 32 state parks to explore and lots more. Oklahoma is ranked the number one city park in the nation according to USA Today and the second most affordable state to live in. You will enjoy a very affordable standard of living and affordable housing, either for investment purposes or otherwise. Oklahoma is ranked a top 10 city for entrepreneurs and, as a growing state, Oklahoma has a lot of amazing opportunities to tap from. The standard of living and peace of mind that comes with Oklahoma is simply unbelievable, giving you the opportunity to spend time with family while saving money.

I highly encourage you to consider VA employment in Oklahoma. We offer both a mission you can put your heart into by taking care of our veterans, and a home for fun, new experiences, whether you’re interested in exploring one of the many mountain climbing, hiking, biking, boating, camping, fishing, hunting, canoeing, horseback riding and many more.

To Explore This Physician Opportunity Further

Please forward a copy of your Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae to Gbolahan "Alex" Ajisope, Oklahoma City VA PPR @ Gbolahan.Ajisope@va.gov or call (405) 456-3263. Thank you.

Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• 11 Federal holidays with pay annually
• 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses

Insurance:

• Health Insurance: VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available
• Dental & Vision: Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA)
• VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts, which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan
• Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government
• Long-term care insurance is available as an option

Federal Retirement Plan:

• VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan
• How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 12.2% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6% of the employee’s salary
• Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2020, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $19,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $25,500.
• The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions, depending on the amount of the employee contribution
• For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension
• In addition to FERS, VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel
• Disability Retirement
• Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service

The Best Care and the Best Careers…The mission of the Veterans Healthcare System is to serve the needs of America's veterans by providing primary care, specialized care, and related medical and social support services. To accomplish this mission, the VA needs to be a comprehensive, integrated healthcare system that provides excellence in health care value, excellence in service as defined by its customers, and excellence in education and research, and needs to be an organization characterized by exceptional accountability and by being an employer of choice.

The Oklahoma City VAMC offers a magnitude of services… to its patient veteran population. It is a Regional Referral Center for open-heart surgery and hemodialysis and serves as a tertiary referral center for patients from Oklahoma and the surrounding states. Psychiatric programs included in the specialized medical programs offered are the Mental Health Primary Care Inpatient Unit, Day Treatment Center, Ambulatory Mental Health Clinic, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Unit (PTSD), Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine Clinic, Crisis Intervention, Substance Abuse Treatment Center (SATC), and Homeless Program. The facility also offers Audiology, Speech Pathology and Nuclear Medicine. Medical Service and Surgical Service include most of the major subspecialties.

Oklahoma City is unlike any other city in the world….Born in a single day at the sound of a gunshot, Oklahoma City was settled by a historic land run. Angelo Scott, a journalist who staked his claim in the run, wrote at the time about the spirit of the city, saying it has "an attitude that all things are possible if people are willing to take a chance and embrace the future without hesitation or reservation." Oklahoma City offers everything you look for in a modern metropolitan community an abundance of the arts, quality health care, excellence in education and more. And it does so without high costs, energy shortages, smog or traffic congestion. It is a distinctly livable city where you can chase your business dreams and still enjoy a rich quality of life.

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