Summary
This is a temporary detail opportunity not-to-exceed 90 days. The detail may be extended up to 1 year.
Supervisor approval must be obtained "prior" to applying for this detail opportunity. Detail authorization is discretionary.
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Duties
• THIS IS A TEMPORARY DETAIL OPPORTUNITY***
Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
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)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
Major Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To
The General Surgeon serves as a specialty professional who performs a full range of surgical procedures in connection with the evaluation and treatment of diseases which need a surgical diagnosis and/or treatment to achieve palliation or cure. The General Surgeon will have assigned OR time and clinic time. Surgical Department strives to maintain a safe working environment, in which we identify and address issues and concerns as they relate to safety and well being within the General Surgery Section.
The General Surgeon will provide direct patient care in outpatient clinic, inpatient setting, operating room, Emergency department and other locations as deemed necessary by Chief of Surgery or Facility leadership to include:
• Administrative duties designated by the Chief of Surgery.
• Duties involving preventative medicine, emergency preparedness, Joint Commission, and other internal and external health systems requirements deemed by the Chief of Surgery.
• Supervision and training of Surgical Residents, other trainees, and physician extenders.
• Provide fair and equitable on-call services during daytime, after-hours, weekends, and holidays based on a mutually agreed upon and pre-determined schedule.
• Demonstrates courtesy, respect, and a positive attitude toward all stakeholders.
• Has the knowledge and skill to assist customers with questions or concerns.
• Understands the importance of and participates in service recovery.
• Recognizes the need and modifies care as necessitated by patient's age and abilities.
• Ability to provide accurate and understandable instructions to patients.
• Understands the importance and is compliant with participating in patient identification and time-out processes.
• Ability to recognize patient signs of physical distress and monitors the patient's condition during treatment.
• Knowledge of computerized patient records systems, and their application to surgical patients, to include approved abbreviations and the format for completion of progress notes.
• Compliant with maintaining patient confidentiality per HIPAA regulations relative to both written and verbal patient information.
• Compliant with VHA cyber-security policies and directives.
• Other duties as assigned.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
• 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 medi
Location: Fresno, CA
Posted: Oct. 18, 2024, 8:21 p.m.
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