Physician Supervisor

The Primary Care Physician is responsible for the overall management of patients enrolled for healthcare services provided by the Tennessee Valley Health Care System. Responsible for clinic oversight, data review, chart audits, and educational tasks associated with clinic operations, and provides leadership and direction to support staff assigned to this clinic. Physician Supervisor is the direct supervisor for primary care clinicians and addressed performance and conduct concerns with staff.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment), 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. Learn more.

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

Functions/Scope of Assigned Duties:

* Is knowledgeable of and ensures compliance with VHA Handbooks and Directives, VISN policies, Medical Center Memorandum and Service Policies and Procedures pertinent to provider operations.

* Is knowledgeable and capable for responding to Congressional inquiries.

* Is knowledgeable and in compliance with accreditation standards, including IG, Joint Commission, and other applicable survey/oversight entities.

* Is knowledgeable and in compliance with Safety and Environment of Care (EOC) standards and programs including the following: SDS Requirements The Joint Commission EOC Standards, Disposal of Hazardous Wastes, GEMS Program e. Facility Emergency Preparedness Plan, Facility Safety Plan, Infection Control Guidelines, Management of RME

* Has a working understanding and knowledge of available reports and data sources available through VistA, VSSC, DSS and other VHA data sources to facilitate management of all clinical areas within the facility. Has a working knowledge of Compass and Almanac reports. Has a working knowledge of PACT Composite Measures. Has a working knowledge of DSS reports. Has a working knowledge of applicable VSSC reports including Ambulatory Sensitive Conditions and the SAIL report.

* Monitors Performance metrics developed for all providers by the ACOS Primary Care to drive performance and to direct desired behavior. Provides feedback to staff during recurring monthly staff meetings.

* Has knowledge of and acts in collaboration with Business Office leadership for non-compliance with VHA Scheduling Directives.

* Ensures compliance with provider profile management scheduling guidance with regards to New, Return and Flex appointment slots.

* Is actively engaged in facility Quality Improvement activities, including compliance with the VA credentialing/privileging process.

* Actively engaged in Service Recovery and has knowledge of SHEP and other patient satisfaction data sources. Uses customer service data for service improvement.

* Operates a sound personnel performance management system in compliance with the Union Master Agreement and HR policies including VHA labor policies. Responsible for, has knowledge of and/or ensures that the following are current:
Performance Appraisal System, including performance plans, performance target goals, rating system and awards program. Time and leave policy for all staff. Grievance and arbitration procedures. Master agreement. Disciplinary action procedures/processes. AIB and other investigative options.

* Has knowledge of and follows conflict of interest and ethics policies related to business practices/associations, including contracting and procurement regulations.

* Has knowledge of and complies with the Medical Center Bylaws and the Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff.

* Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.